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S T E B B I N S 
GEN E ALOG Y 



BY 



RALPH STEBBINS GREENLEE 

AND 

ROBERT LEMUEL GREENLEE 



IN TWO VOLUMES 



VOLUME I 



CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 
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INTRODUCTION 



IN publishing this History and Genealogy of the Stebbins Family we have 
aimed to make il as complete and at the same time as simple as possible, 
embracing the desirable features of numerous other works of this kind hitherto 
published, as well as many new ones never before used. 

Several thousand descendants of the Stebbins Family have been furnished 
with blanks to be lilled out with data concerning their families, but many of 
these have failed to respond to our communications. The general characteristics 
of the family, as gleaned from the returns received, seem to include a deep re- 
ligions sentiment, unobtrusive manners, thrift and frugality. While the majority 
of 1 hem have followed in t he footsteps of their early ancestors, and have success- 
fully tilled the soil, many have attained prominence as preachers, musicians, 
teachers and manufacturers, showing that there has not been a lack of education 
and mechanical genius among them. 

Whenever it has been possible we have eopied wills, records, commissions, etc.. 
directly from the originals. Where members or descendants of a family have 
given different dates preference has been given to those which seem most plausi- 
ble, according to the existing circumstances. In many cases where there were no 
means of determining which date was correct, the various dates have been given. 
When Bible records have differed from town records, Hie latter have been ac- 
cepted as correct. Dates which have been copied from town records expressly 
for this work, and which are therefore authentic, are followed by the letters T. R. 
in brackets. 

The work of collecting information regarding different members of the Steb- 
bins Family has unfortunately not been made easier by previous genealogies ami 
we have been obliged to rely on the co-operation of its members for a large por- 
tion of the information obtained. We have to thank the descendants generally 
for their kindness and readiness to assist us in many ways. 

We desire to make special acknowledgment to .Mi-. Frederick Briggs Stebbins 
| Xo. o7!Il , | and to .Mr, Orramel Graves Stebbins j No. 3165] for data and photo 
graphs which they kindly furnished us; to Mr. Charles Joseph Stebbins [No. 
4366] for the use of his father's manuscripl hook and for a uumber of interesting 
photographs of Colonial and Revolutionary Army Commissions; to .Mr. William 
W. Foster [No. i!7ti">| for personal researches in Springfield and Northampton, 
Mass.. enabling us to reproduce a photograph of the cenotaph erected in North 

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ampton cemetery in memory of Rowland Stebbins; and 1" Miss Ruth Edwards 
[No. 2720] for a large collection of photographs. 

For data on the Deacon Edward Stebbins branch we are especially indebted 
to Mrs. Sallie Day Townsend, Oyster Bay, Ij. 1., and to Mr. James Shepard, New 
Britain, Conn. 

Tlic use of the plates for the maps of home-lots of early settlers in Springfield 
and Longmeadow was kindly permitted by Mrs. Henry M. Burt of Springfield, 

Every member of the Stebbins Family should feel indebted to Mr. J. Howard 
dns [No. 5019] for his careful supervision of the half-tone work, by which 
much better results were secured than could otherwise have been obtained. 

We wish to express our thanks to the Newberry and Chicago Public libraries 
I lie many courtesies extended during the compilation of this work. 
Our thanks are also due to Mr. Edward A. Claypool, Genealogist (Honorary 
Vice-President of the Old Northwest Genealogical Society), under whose personal 
supervision this work was compiled. 

We crave the indulgence of the Stebbins Family for any inaccuracies, omis- 
sions or errors which may have occurred. 

Ralph Stebbins Greenlee. 
Robert Lemuel Greenlee. 



CONTENTS 



Note==At the end of Volume II will be found a complete alphabetical 
i ndex of persons by name of Stebbins, names other than Stebbins, and 
an index of places. 

STEBBINS IN ENGLAND. 

Page. 

Domesday Book 13 

Origin of the Name Stebbins I ' 

Stebbing Parish in the Time of William the Conqueror I"i 

Land of Henry Ferrers 16 

Land of Ralph Peverell 17 

Land of Count Eustace 

Location I it 

Porter 's Hall 

The Church Li I 

Prior 'a (or Friar 's) Hall 22 

The Peverell Family 22 

The Ferrers Family 23 

Will of Thomas Stebbyne of Bealcham, St. Paule, Essex County, 1597 

Will of Edward Stebbinge of Woodham Mortimer, Essex County, 1619 

Will of Edward Stebbinge [Jr.] of Woodham Mortimer. I aty, 1619 :'. I 

Will of John Stebbinge of Fynchingefolde, Ess tx Coi '■'■' 

Coat of Arms 19 

Stebbins Emigrants 50 

STEBBINS IN AMERICA. 

First Generation 51 

Second Generation 60 

Third Generation 84 

Fourth Generation 131 

Fifth Generation 170 

sixth Generation :' ' I 

Seventh Generation 

Eighth Generation ."iL'.'t 

Ninth Generation 821 

Tenth Generation 982 

Eleventh Generation 1003 

Deacon John Stebbins «> i" Hartford I 

.1 oil n St el 1 1, ins of Wat i mm own 1021 

Canadian Branch 1031 

Unidentified (letters refer to initial of Christian ns to pa 

A, 1024; B, 1052; C, 1055; D, 1059; K. 1070; K. 10S9; G. Mini; li. 1095; I. 

J, 1098; L, 111!: M. 1117: \. 1131; O, 1133; t>, 1133; li. 1133; S. L138; T, I 

W, 1159. 

Miscellaneous, 1164. 
Appendix A. 

Colonial War Service [169 

Deerfield Massacre I 

Non-Consumption Pledge 1177 

Appendix B. 

Soldiers in Revolutionary War 1179 

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Page. 

Re\ olutionary Pensions 1192 

War of 1812 1193 

Appendix C. 

Stebbins Authors 1194 

Appendix 1). 

Oath of a Freeman 1200 

Religious Society 1201 

Valuation of Property in the Town of Wilbraham, Mass., 1771 1203 

List of Communicants in the Congregational Church at Belchertown 1203 

Members of the Congregational Church in Northampton, Mass 1204 

Legislative — Senators 1204 

Representatives 1204 

Moderators of Town Meetings 1205 

Town Treasurer 1205 

Stebbins Towns, etc 1205 

Mounds on Stebbins Farm I- 11 "' 

Appendix E. 

Unidentified Data 1207 

Stebbins MSS. Book 120S 

Miscellaneous Items 1210 

Addenda 1216 



ILLUSTRATIONS 



Page 
Mrs. Mary Wright (Stebbins) Green- 
lee Frontispiece 

Domesday Booi L3 

Church at Stebbing, Essex < '<>., Eng- 
land ' 21 

Interior of Church at Stebbing, Essex 

< '<>., England 23 

Strong Box for Keeping Church Rec- 
ords, in the Old Church at Stebbing, 

England 25 

Exterior of Old Church at Kettle- 
burgh, Suffolk Co., England 39 

Interior of Old Church at Kettleburgh 40 
Interior of Old Church at Kettleburgh 43 

Coat of Arms 49 

Map of Springfield Home-lots 54 

Map of Home-lots, Longmeadow street 54 
Maps of North aud South End Lots. . 54 

Gravestone of Rowland Stebbins 57 

Commission of Joseph Stebbins 93 

Commission of Joseph Stebbins as Ku- 

sign 95 

Commission of Joseph Stebbins 97 

Commission of Joseph and Edward 

Stebbins and others 99 

Old Indian House at Deerfield 123 

Door through which Hannah (Steb- 
bins) Sheldon Was Killed at Deer- 
field, Mass 123 

Stebbins House Built by Benjamin 

Stebbins 165 

gravestone of Caleb Stebbins, Wil- 

braham, Mass.. Cemetery 165 

Old Scales for Weighing Money 201 

Jesse Stebbins 261 

Mrs. Dolly (Stebbins) Phelps 261 

Residence of Joseph Stebbins 263 

Mrs. Amia (Pierce) Stebbins -til 

Levi Stebbins 26] 

tthamar Stebbins 277 

Deborah Stebbins -77 

Sarah Bliss (Stebbins) Foster 277 

Sophia E. Stebbins -77 

< 'elia Osborn Stebbins L'77 

Commission of tthamar Stebbins 279 

Luther Stebbins 281 

Mrs. Irene (Collins) Stebbins 281 

Roxanna Stebbins Hoots and Husband 281 

Dwelling of Ebenezer Stebbins 309 

Luther Stebbins 337 

Elizabeth Ruth Stebbins and Lilla 

Louise Stebbins 337 

Residence of Captain Bliss Stebbins. . 337 

Captain Aaron Chapin Stebbins 369 

Mrs. Emilv t'alkins Stebbins 369 



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Homestead of Aaron Chapin Stebbins 

at Longmeadow, Mass 367 

Richard Salter Storrs 367 

Emily Calkins Stebbins 369 

John Bliss Stebbins 369 

Samuel Bishop Stebbins 397 

Mrs. Eliza Kingsbury (Case) Stebbins 397 

Henry L. Stebbins. ! 397 

Festus Stebbins 399 

Frances Dickinson Stebbins 399 

Stebbins Homestead, Springfield, Mass. 399 

Joseph Stebbins 101 

Theodore Stebbins 401 

Joel Dickinson Stebbins 401 

Barn and Granary on Homestead of 

Festus Stebbins 403 

Back View of House of Festus Steb- 
bins 403 

Dining Room in Homestead of Fe 

Stebbins tn.-; 

Parlor in Homestead of Festus St eb 

bins 405 

Commission of Festus Stebbins 107 

Commission of Quartus Stebbins 409 

Commission of Quartus Stebbins 411 

Lemuel Stebbins 41:: 

Mrs. Lucinda (Greenlee) Stebbins.... 113 

Mills of Lemuel Stebbins 113 

Rufus Blodgetf Stebbins 415 

Mrs. Louisa (Rundell) Stebbins 415 

M rs. Ursula St ebbins I Ireen 

Mrs. Rachel Louisa (Stebbins) Field.. ' 

Edmund Greenlee 417 

Greenlee Family Group 119 

Greenlee Homestead, Summerhill 
Township, Crawford Co., Pennsyl- 
vania 4-1 

Seth Stebbins 123 

i [omestead of Sel h SI ebbins, ' ihicopee, 

Mass 423 

Mrs. Caroline Stebbins Vinton 425 

Mrs. Eliza Burl (Stebbins) Bisbee. . . 125 

Richard Louis Edwards 

\| rs. Ja ne Pierce Stebbins Edwards. . 125 

Asahel Bisbee 425 

Ann Jan Vinton 

Israel Pierce stebbins 427 

Mrs. Laura (Stebbins) Herrich 427 

Martha E. Stebbin i 427 

Levi Stebbins 427 

i a stebbins L27 

Dr. Levi Stebbins 129 

Mrs. Sabrina Ball St. 4. Ions 

Homestead of Dr. Levi Stebbins, Last 

Tniv. Wis 129 



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Edward Stebbins 431 

Mrs. Amanda (Bird) Stebbins 431 

Mrs. Amia Stebbins Witherell 431 

Lyman Witherell i::i 

Alvah Stebbins 433 

Sirs. Mary Ann (Wells) Stebbins 433 

Maria Jane Witherall 133 

Alb.-rt Hurt Stebbins 433 

Lucius Stebbins 437 

Mrs. Lodisa P. Gould Stebbins 437 

Edward Stebbins 437 

Home of Edward Stebbins, Hadley, 

Mas? 137 

Annie Louise Stebbins '.'■'■' 

Mrs. Ruth A. (Stebbins) Bartlett : 

Lavius Hyde Bartlett 455 

Samuel Hinsdale Stebbins 165 

Henry Stebbins 455 

M rs. Ann Jones Stebbins 455 

Ward Homestead 465 

Mrs. Olivia Stebbins Ward 165 

Residence of Ebenezer Stebbins 467 

Ebenezer Stebbins 467 

Mrs. Rebecca Hunt Stebbins 467 

Zebina Stebbins 469 

Mrs. Zebina Stebbins 469 

Residenee of Zebina Stebbins, built in 

1819 167 

Re Idence of Zebina Stebbins, built 

in 1854 169 

Mill of Zebina Stebbins. built in 1826. t69 
Homestead of Elbridge Gerry Steb 

bins 469 

Mrs. Clarissa Johnson Stebbins 471 

Alvin Stebbins 471 

Almeriek Stebbins 471 

Mrs. Lydia A. Barnard Stebbins 471 

Mrs. Eliza Kentfield Stebbins 473 

ira Amelia (Fosdick) Stebbins.... 473 

Homestead of Moses Stebbins 473 

'run Ashley Stebbins 473 

i diver si, 4, bins 477 

Laura Dinsmore Stebbins 477 

Hollis Stebbins and Wife 177 

Eli a I ' Iritendan ) stebbins 177 

Lyman Stebbins 477 

Moses Stebbins 481 

Mrs. Sail".- Decker Stebbins 181 

Mrs. Samantha stebbins Tibbals 181 

. Calista Stebbins SI earns 481 

481 

iamirt Jessup Stebbins 495 

Mrs. Benjamin Stebbins 495 

Lewis St ebbins 507 

Homestead of Nathan Gould stebbins. 

field, ' !onn 495 

stebbins Perry. Northfield, Mass 507 

John Stebbins 507 

ttebl ins Wilson 511 

i 'ill. John Wilson ."ill 

ter Stebbins -"ill 

1 1 "i tead of ' Ihei t er Stebbins. La i 

r. Now I liMimsliire 511 

Vrad stebbins Baker 519 

rles Stebbins Baker 519 

Mi Morrison 529 

The! M ison 529 

Sarah \ Calkit 519 

ram Stehbii 

1 1 bbins 529 

Mrs. Lo i B imble 533 

Lemui i Stebbins 533 



Mi Phebe M. Carpenter Stebbins. .. . 533 

Mrs. Emily Stebbins Brown 535 

Chester Brown 535 

Mrs. Fanny R 1 Stebbins Wooster... 535 

Rev. John Wooster 535 

Brainard Stebbins 537 

Phoebe Lavinia (Stebbins) Wight.... 537 

View near Williamstown, Vt 537 

Mrs. Ann Mary (Stebbins) Briggs.... 539 

Cortland Bliss Stebbins 539 

Home of Cortland Bliss Stebbins, 

Adrian, Mich 539 

Francois Rene Stebbins ami Wife. . . . 543 
Group — Francois Bene Stebbins ami 

Wife, Children, Grandchildren 543 

Francois Rene stebbins 545 

Mrs. Sarah Louise Briggs Stebbins. . . 545 
Home of Francois Bene Stebbins at 

Adrian. Mich 545 

Summer Cottage of Francois Rene 

Stebbins, Sand Lake, Mich 545 

Mrs. Sarah Jones Stebbins French... 547 

Edwin Joseph Stebbins 547 

Edward Sawyer Stebbins 555 

Waldo Goddard stebbins 555 

Francis Henry Stebbins 555 

Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Wright) Stebbins. 555 

Levi Hutchinson Stebbins and Wife. 555 

(iiles Badger Stebbins 561 

Mrs. Catharine Ann Fish Stebbins... 561 

Rev. Horatio Stebbins 561 

Merzias Rayner Stebbins 571 

Orrin Stebbins 571 

Mrs. Nancy (Hurley) Stebbins 571 

Richard Salter Storrs stebbins and 

Wife 571 

Dana Stebbins 577 

Mrs. Betsey L. Heath Stebbins 577 

Stephen Stebbins and Wife 577 

Mrs. Mary C. Stebbins Crandall and 

Husband 579 

Sylvanus Hale Stebbins 579 

Mrs. Betsey A. Rolf Stebbins 579 

Seymour Lewis Stebbins 587 

VIvs. Elizabeth A. McGalpin Stebbins. 587 

Mis. Marl ha Haynes Stebbins 587 

l arlton Lube Stebbins 589 

Mrs. Martha I,. Baker Stebbins 589 

Homestead of Carlton Luke Stebbins. 589 

Eugenia Flavia (Stebbins) Powers... 595 

Julius Henry Powers 595 

1 bella Eugenia Powers 595 

• I ulies Henry Powers, Jr 595 

Major Jonathan R.Webber 603 

Mrs. Jonathan Webber 603 

Enters Harms 603 

Michael Barrus 603 

Lucinda (Bushee) Barrus 603 

er Henrv St ebbins 603 

Jena- Blaudin Stebbins 615 

Mrs. Mann s. .1. Randall stebbins. . . 615 
Home of Jonas H. Stebbins, St. 

' 'li.i rles Minn 615 

Solomon Johnson Stebbins 625 

Mrs. Emma G. (Jones) stebbins 625 

" llace SI ebb i :i" 625 

Or • ' Stebbins 625 

Harriet E. Stebbins Drew 625 

Charles Albet I I . ibbins 627 

Wallace Jay stebbins 627 

Fi 'deric.k Jones Stebbins 627 

Elsie Carolyn Stebbins 627 



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Edwin Stebbins 63 1 

James Stebbins 63] 

Charles Stebbins 631 

Mrs. Sarah B. Ingrahani Hickey 63J 

Charles Merrick Stebbins 637 

Homer Pease Stebbins ii;;7 

Sarah 10. (Kinney) Stebbins 637 

Home of Homer Pease Stebbins 637 

Henry Alfred Stebbins 645 

Nathan Sylvester Stebbins and Wife. 645 

Residence of Hiram Wilson Stebbins. 645 

Amanda Stebbins Whipple 65] 

Francis Jackson Whipple t>51 

Jennie E. (Whipple) Hotchkiss 65] 

Rosa A. (Whipple) Newton 651 

Group — Amanda (Stebbins) Whipple, 
Lorene (Stebbins) Clark, Lot Dun- 
ham Stebbins, Chine Rachel (st.'l. 

bins) Carr, Matilda L. Stebbins... 653 

Benjamin Franklin Stebbins 653 

Robert Lemuel Stebbins 653 

Mrs. Lorene (Stebbins) (dark 655 

Silas Clark and Grandchildren, Olive 

L. and Florence < '. I'nderhill 655 

Byron Wallace Stebbins 655 

Homer Sheridan Stebbins 655 

Elbert Clyde Stebbins 657 

Mrs. Elennr Stebbins Murray 657 

Ralph L. Stebbins ' 657 

Mrs. Calista L. Wightman Stebbins. . 657 

Group — Samuel J. Wells and Family. 659 

Mary Lneinda Greenlee Bishop 659 

William Dallas Greenlee 659 

Robert L. Greenlee 661 

Robert Lemuel Greenlee 663 

Emily (Brooks) Greenlee 663 

Interior of R. S. Greenlee's Residence 668 

Pearl Greenlee 661 

Mrs. Mary L. (Locke) Greenlee 66] 

Group — Robert Lemuel Greenlee, Mrs. 
Emily (Brooks) Greenlee, Gnu e 
Emily Greenlee, William Brooks 

Greenlee, Victoria Isabella Greenlee 663 

Residence of Robert Lemuel Greenlee 664 

Mrs. Elizabeth (Brooks) Greenlee.... 666 

Ralph Stebbins Greenlee 666 

Residence of Ralph Stebl ins Gn enli i 669 
Mrs. Grace Emily (Greenlee) Bracke- 

liusli Oil I 

Mr. Charles Hurford Br: i ' bu a.... <5(i4 

Mr. W. B. Greenlee 66 

Adeline ( Fargo | ( ! rei nlee a nd Son, 

Roberi Fargo 66 t 

Mrs. Grace (Morris) Greenlee 661 

ronathan Dwight Vinton 679 

Residence of Dr. Jonathan Dwight 

Vinton. Kimberton, Pa 679 

George Asahel Bisbee 670 

Mrs. Celia F. Bisbee Bryant and Hus- 
band 681 

Hattie E. (Bryant) Ugell 681 

Katie Frances Bryant 68] 

Ashley Elliott Bryant 681 

Ellery Channing Edwards 683 

Mrs. Ellery Channing Edwards 683 

Ruth Amia Edwards 683 

Mrs. Mary Caroline Hecker Edwards. 683 

Pierre Irving; Edwards 683 

Home of Ruth A. Edwards 683 

christen i Edwards 685 

Ruth Edwards 685 

Emily Maria (Stebbins) Guilford 685 



Page 

Chauncey Guilford 685 

Home of Mrs. Emily Maria (Steb 

bit i Guilford, Williamsburg. Mass. tjs.j 
M i -. A mj Eli; a Stebbins ( lut t er, I lus- 

band and Child "is7 

i larrie J, mo St ibbins i (oodhue 687 

Lemuel Dibble Stebbins 687 

M rs. i teorg ia ! ma Green St ebbins. . . 687 

Edwin A don is Stebbins 691 

Mrs. Emma Bartlett Edson 691 

Norman Stebbins Bartlett 691 

John Bliss Stebbins 711 

Home of John Bliss Stebbins, Crescent 

Hill, Springfield, Mass 711 

Thomas Bridgeman Stebbins 719 

Mrs. Thomas Bridgeman Stebbins.... 719 

Samuel Colton Stebbins 719 

Mrs. Laura Merrick Stebbins 719 

Lucv Colton Stebbins 721 

Charlotte Hull Stebbins 721 

Laura Merrick Stebbins 721 

Mrs. Flavin Field Stebl ins I nderwood 723 

Mrs. Olivia Stebbins Graves 723 

Moses Leonard Stebbins 7123 

Mrs. Maria Hyde Stebbins 723 

Royal Livingston Wind 732 

( lorintha ( ! (rown ) Ward 732 

Homestead of Royal Livingston Ward 732 

William Wainwright Ward 733 

Frank Elmer Ward 7:::'. 

Martha (Sanderson) Ward 733 

Fannie (Ward) Graves 735 

Mrs. Marcia Eunt Stebbins Wright 

and Marcia Estella \\ right 734 

George Everett Wright 733 

Mrs. Hattie E. Deitz Wright 735 

Eh ira Lucret ia i Stebbi gs. . . 735 

Ebenezer Stebbins 737 

Mrs. Jani I enden Stebbins 737 

Myra Aurelia (Stebbins) Bates 737 

Mrs. Carrie M. (Mixer) Stebbins 737 

Bates Ho 739 

Henrv Lvman Stebbins 739 

Kellogg S. SI old, ins 739 

(Stebbins) White 741 

Ashley R. Whit 741 

\bbie L. White 741 

Julia E. White 741 

I nnie s. i .... 741 
Frederick ' and Wife. . . 743 
Mrs. Eliza Jane Stebbins Wandell. . . 743 

John lell 743 

Lilah (Wandell) McCulIum 744 

Benjamin Zebina Stebbins 74 1 

K\ and r Graves Stebbins 7 t ! 

. i !hilds) Stebbins 745 

Christopher Austin Stebbins 745 

Mrs. Laura A. Grout Stebbins 745 

i > bins 747 

Ellen El ' I ; l d-i Stebbins. ..747 

Ada \i r„st i i Chdds) Stebbins 717 

Orrani 4 Or: 3ti bbins 747 

I I I Stebbins. . . . 74S 

Charles E. Stebbins 748 

Stebbins Pettif 748 

i-d Stebbins 751 

I Mills Stebbins 751 

Rogi id ( lharles 

Stebbins 751 

Donald Carl bbi as 757 

I 3tel bins 757 



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ILLUSTRATIONS. 



rago 
Home of Clarissa Jane Stebbins Hill, 

Apple River, III 757 

Mrs. Asenath A. Stebbins Doyle 763 

Home of Mrs. Olive Stebbins Grumine, 

neai Clay Center, Kan 763 

Group — James Sawyer Lewis and 

Family ' 763 

Mrs. Rachel .lane (Stebbins) Hubbard 767 

James Stebbins 767 

Mrs. .lames Stebbins and Daughter.. 767 

Rev. Arthur Requa 7S2 

Mrs. Arthur Eequa 783 

Edward Clinton Stebbins 783 

Gould Axieii Stebbins and Edward 

Clinton Stebbins, Jr 783 

Arthur Cortland Stebbins 791 

George • . Stebbins 791 

Charles Henry Stebbins 791 

Edwin Joseph Stebbins 791 

Dr. John Stebbins bee 805 

Leslie Alexander Lee 805 

Mrs. Mary M.Wilson Tarbell 805 

Fred D. Stebbins 805 

Erastus Stebbins 813 

Mrs. Susan Field Stebbins Pratt 813 

Stebbins Manufacturing Co., Spring- 
field, Mass 813 

Samuel Merriman Stebbins 815 

Dora Cynthia Stebbins 815 

George J. Morrison 823 

Hiram Stebbins and Wife 823 

1.1a M. Stebbins 823 

William Henry Harrison Stebbins.... 823 
i' hen of Mrs. Sarah Stebbins 

Fleckenstine 825 

La Cona Stebbins Kallbuck 825 

Benton Pixley Stebbins 826 

Charles Arthur Stebbins 825 

Mrs. Deal en Pixley Stebbins 826 

Mrs. Sarah Ann Lanrlis Stebbins 826 

Isaae Kinney Stebbins 825 

Enos Stebbins Kiel. -her 827 

Mrs. Hattie B. Love 827 

Mrs. Luella M. Stebbins Baker 827 

Mrs. Pannv L. Stebbins Argue 827 

Charles Brei so Stebbins. . .' 829 

Mrs. Fannie R. Poor Stebbins 829 

■ harles Breese Stebbins and Family.. 829 

William Augustus Field 8S1 

Orramel Harrison Stebbins and Wife. 831 

Jesse Harris Brown 833 

Manily Tiek. i Brown 831 

Susie '(Harris) Brown 831 

Fran. i . bbius 835 

ei £ I 'rancis <!. Stebbins, 

Adrian, Mich 835 

Mrs. Mar.- Lavinia Stebbins Colvin. . . 835 
Lilla Lo ise St. bbins Pierce. . . . 833 

Mrs. Mvia Eloise I'diss Stebbins 837 

Brig] Stebbins 837 

E, French Abbott .... 833 

i u. i. ii Stebbins 837 

Otis Stebbins 853 

Mrs. Julia Ann Stebbins Andross 853 

■■•I, L Stebbins 865 

is) Twogood 853 

Chai I. 853 

Merrill Vlberl Stebbins 865 

Sherman Moses Stebbins 865 

r Carlton Stebbins 865 

De V>, a;, nc Stebbins 867 

in Hosmet Powers 867 



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Mrs. Minnie A. Powers and Daughter. 867 
Residence of Austin Ewell Stebbins, 

Manatee, Fla 875 

Mrs. Jennie Crane Stebbins Smith. . . . 875 

Grant < '. .stebbins 875 

Charles Matthews Stebbins 899 

Mrs. Lydia Harmston Stebbins 899 

George Sinclair Stebbins 911 

Mrs. Mary K. Sanford Stebbins 911 

Home of George Sinclair Stebbins, 

Winona, Minn 911 

James A. Lounsbury 915 

Gertrude (Greenlee) Lounsbury 915 

Ealph Greenlee Lounsbury 915 

Elizabeth Lounsbury 915 

Mrs. Elizabeth Brewster Champion 

Lathrop 917 

Solomon Stebbins 917 

Ellery Louis Edwards 917 

Mrs. Annie Platnen Edwards 917 

Edward Edwards 92] 

Mrs. Mary Jane Edwards Young 921 

Albert Kellogg Stebbins 923 

Mrs. Anna Whittemore Stebbins 923 

Eowland Ward Stebbins 923 

Anson Warner Stebbins 931 

May Lillian Stebbins 931 

Ah- andcr Field Stebbins 931 

M is. Mary Anidon Stebbins 931 

( '.mstant Merrick Stebbins 933 

Mrs. Laura C. Langdon Stebbins 933 

Henry Constant Stebbins 933 

Mrs. Hattie T. Stebbins Chess 933 

Samuel Edgar Stebbins 935 

M rs. Jennie Porter Stebbins 935 

Addison Homer Bartlett 935 

Edgar Porter Stebbins 935 

Joseph Stebbins 937 

Residence of Joseph Stebbins, South 

Boston. Va 937 

Joseph Stebbins 9.19 

Lewis Hunt Wright and Wife 937 

Henry Wright. 939 

Mrs. Mary Ida Gould Wright 939 

Mrs. Elizabeth K. (Wright) Dickin- 
son 943 

Charles Storrs Dickinson 943 

Charles Austin Wright 943 

Mrs. Mai tha J. I ....k Wrighl 943 

Charles Stebbins Bates 947 

Janette Ann (Pettit) Bates 947 

Karl E. Hates 949 

Florence Lucretia (Ware) Dates 947 

George Elsworth Hates 947 

Benjamin '/,. Stebbins. Jr., Wife, and 

son. Fred Osborne Stebbins 948 

Fanny Maria (Stebbins) Parker 949 

Willis M. Stebbins and Family 948 

Bert Laurence Stebbins 965 

Mis. Sarah .bines Hoggan Haines.... 965 

Abraai I,. Stebbins 965 

Rev. Dr. John Clarence Lee 965 

Frederick Stebbins 983 

Alfrc I Ben! Stebbins 983 

Resideuc. of Alfred Denton Stebbins, 

Canisteo, N. A" 983 

Myrtle Luella Stebbins 985 

Mae Belle Stebbins 985 

Myrtle Luella, Mae Belle and George 

Kiel, her Stebbins 985 

oleon L. Stebbins 1039 

Mrs. Ophelia I lip. res SI el .bins 1039 



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Mrs. Hedwige Lanoue Stebbins 1039 

Mrs. Marietta Stebbina Merry 107.". 

Mrs. Abigail Chamberlain Stebbins . . . 1075 

( la ins Stebbins HIT.") 

(Jains Partridge Stebbins 1089 

Farm Residence of G. r. Stebbins, 
Esq., Sparta Township, Kent Co., 

Michigan 1089 

Mrs. Eliza Ladd Stebbins 1089 

Horatio W. Stebbins 1091 

Charles Stebbins 1091 

Charles D. Stebbins 1091 

Andrew Jackson Stebbins 1091 

Henry Stebbins and Wife 1093 

Mrs. Henry Stebbins and Her Home.. 1093 
Fred Stebbins 1095 



Pa :< 
William Stebbins, John Henrj Steb 

bins and George Stebbins 1095 

John Henry Stebbins and Wife 1095 

Home of John Henry Stebbins 1095 

Pilby Stebbing 1097 

Archibald Pilby Stebbing loo; 

John William Stebbing. .' 1097 

Birthpla f John William Stebbing. 1095 

Mrs. Genevieve Stebbins Astley 1099 

Captain Fred Stebbins ' 1099 

William Pit! Cleveland Stebbins 1099 

George II. Stebbins 1099 

Jacob St. '111. ins 1101 

Mrs. Jacob Stebbins and S.m 1101 

Mrs. Lulu Harder Stebbins 1101 

Unidentified Pictures after 11137 



EXPLANATORY 



ye stands for the 
yt for them, 
yr for their, 
wt for what. 



In the Extracts from Old Records. 

ys for this. wn for when. 



ya or yei for they. wth for with, 

pt for part. wch for which. 

pr for per. 

Used iu this connection the letter " y " represents the Saxon character for "th." 
Phese were used principally in written records or other writings of the time and are 
reproduced in printed copies of Colonial and other records, wills, etc. 

Matter enclosed iu brackets [ ] is not a part of the records, but explanations by 
1 1. ■ compilers, or supplied where the records are illegible. 

To explain whal may be misleading as to dates, it will be well to keep in mind that 
the new year, previous to 1752, began with the 25th of March, consequently when double 
dates appear, like 1651.2, the last figure represents the correct year, as we reckon at 
present [that is. Old Style 1651, New Style 1652]. While March 25th was the beginning 
of the .lev year, March was always considered as the first mouth, hence where "2nd mo." 
appears it stands fur April. 

[T. R.]=Town Records; [B. R.]=Bible Records. [G. K.]=gravestone. [Col. Rec.]= 
< lolonial Records. 

Each Stebbins descendant lias an individual number which will be found in the fol- 
lowing generation if carried out. 

+ indicates that the family is carried forward and will bo found in the next 
generation. 

The number direetlj over the name in the Ancestral line (in braces), following the 
hi black l. eed capitals, is the individual number of the parent, grandparent, etc. 
superior figure following a name indicates the generation. For example: John 
Stebbins" indicates that lie is of the sixth generation. 



12 




n 5 "i -y r 



H 



3 



— 




STEBBINS IN ENGLAND. 



DOMESDAY HOOK. 

The original Domesday Book (the name is of Saxon origin and signifies Keiham/s 

° * x Domesday 

"the book of judicial verdict"), which is kept in the Chapter-house at West- Book 
minster, England, was begun by order of William the Conqueror, with the '™ted 
advice of his parliament, in the year of our Lord 1080 and completed in L086. i 

"Commissioners (discreet and great persons but generally Normans) were pp. i 
sent into every county, and juries summoned and impanelled in each hundred, 
out of all orders of freemen, from barons down to the lowesl farmers to give 
in upon oath to the Commissioners, by verdict or presentment, due information 
for the faithful and impartial execution of it." 

"These inquisitions being taken, they were senl up to Winchester, and 
the substance of them was afterwards methodized and formed into the record 
we now call Domesday, and deposited at the King's Exchequer." 

It comprises two volumes, the first of which is a large folio written on p- -■ 
three hundred and eighty-two double pages of vellum, the second is a quarto 
written on four hundred and fifty double pages of vellum but in single column. 

"The order generally observed in writing the survey is to set down in the i' :! - 
first place at the head of every county, the King's name 'REX WILLIEMUS', 
and then a list of the bishops, religious houses, churches, and great men ac- 
cording to their rank, that held of the king in capite [tenant], in that < 'ounty ; 
likewise of his thanes, ministers, and servants", etc. 

"The orthography of places in Domesday frequently varies from what we p. 18 
find them described by in the records soon after the conquest and their pres- 
ent appellation." [This may arise in part] "from the scribes and clerks who 
took down the names being Normans and those who gave in the information 

being Saxons", and from the names being since that time much Tupted and 

falsely spelt, the names of towns, as they are found in the survey, being, in 
the opinion of some, the real, true and old names as they were in the time of 
Edward the Confessor; and might have been taken from Alfred's Domesday. 
which was at that time extant." (King Alfred, about the year 900, composed 
a book of this nature which was extant at Winchester a1 the coming in of 
the Conqueror, but is since lost . I 

"The description is generally thus: How many hides or carucates, the 
land is gelded or taxed at? Whose il was at the time of King Edward? |.\. 1). 
1041-1066.] Who the present owm r and the subtenants i What and bow mu 
arable land, meadow, pasture, and wood there is? How much in demense, 
how much in tenancy, and what number of ploughs it will keep? Wlial mills 
and fishings, how T many freemen, frockmen, co-liberti, cotarii, bordarii, rad- 
manni, radchenistres, villans, maid-servants, and bo there are? In sora 

counties what young cattle, she, -p. working horses, etc., are upon the Ian l 

13 



p i. 



14 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Ellis' 
introduc- 
tion to 

Domes- 
day 
Book I 
pp. 359- 
360 



and how many hogs the woods will support? Sometimes what churches there 
are, and how many priests or parsons? What customary rents, prestations, 
and services, are to be paid and rendered out of the lands? What has been 
added to the manor, what withheld from it, & by whom? What land is waste, 
what the whole was let for in the time of King Edward? and what the net 
rent, whether it was too dear rented or whether it might he improved? But 
all entries in it are not alike, they being more or less exact and particular in 
some counties than others, according to the care, diligence, and industry of 
the commissioners and scribes." 

"In 1767 in consequence of an Address of the House of Lords, His Majesty 
[King George III] was graciously pleased to give directions for the publica- 
tion, among other Records, of the Domesday Survey. In the following year, 
specimens, one executed with types, the other by engraving, were submitted 
by command of the Lords of His Majestys Treasury to the President and 
Council of the Society of Antiquaries for their opinion". * * * At the 
close of 1768 a resolution was taken to print it with metal types. A fae-simile 
type, unifoi-m and regular, with tolerable exactness, though not with all the 
corresponding nicety of the original, was projected by Mr. John Nichols, 
and cut for the purpose by Mr. Joseph Jackson. The publication was en- 
trusted to Mr. Abraham Parley, a gentleman of great experience in records, 
and in 1770 the printing was actually commenced. It was completed early in 
17S3, having been ten years in passing through the press. The cost of this 
edition is said to have been £38,000, so that the cost of a copy of this work was 
so great that very few persons could afford to purchase one. [The Newberry 
Library of Chicago has both volumes, also the photo-zincograph edition.] In 
1808 the type with which it was executed was destroyed by tire which con- 
sumed Mr. Nichols' printing office. 

In 1862 by command of Her Majesty Queen Victoria the whole of the 
original Domesday Book was reproduced in fac-simile by the photo-zincograph 
process. In subsequent pages we present our readers with reproductions from 
each edition, of the portions relating to STEBBING, which will be interesting 
not only to the Stebbins descendants, but to many antiquarians and genealo- 
gists who have not had access to this important work. 



ORIGIN OF THE NAME STEBBINS. 



Arthur's 
Dic- 
tionary 

of 

I1S.-.7) 
p. 240 



The name STEBBINS is a corruption or shortening of Stebbing which has 
been accounted for as deriving from STUB (Saxon STYBO, Latin STIPES), 
a stump, and 1X0, a field or meadow. 

As it was first applied to the parish of STUBING or STIBING, it may well 
have been a "stumpy field". It is variously written in the records as Stabinge, 
Stebinge, Stebin, Stebings, Stebbinge, Stebbines, Stebbins, Stibing, Stibinga, 
Stibingham, Stobing, Stubing, Stubbing, and sometimes Stepping, as will be 
seen later, in various extracts from the old English records, the spelling being 
given in each case exactly as found. 

Professor William Stubbs of Oxford University says, in his "Constitutional 
History of England" [I p. ,81, edition of 1874] that "In England, it is probable 
that all the primitive villages in whose name the patronymic syllable "ing" 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 15 

occurs were originally colonized by communities united either really by blood 
or by the belief in a common descent." 

The earliest mention we have found of the name is in the DOMESDAY 
BOOK, and was at that time (A. D. 1080 to 1086) applied to the villa of 
STD3ING, which is believed by eminent scholars to have been the name in 
use at the time King Alfred's Domesday Hook was compiled (A. D. 900). 

STEBBING PARISH IN THE TIME OF WILLIAM Till'. CONQUEROR. 

By the following reproductions from Domesday Book it will he seen thai 
the parish of Stebbing was a1 that time (A. D. 1080 to 1086) claimed by Henry 
de Ferrers, Ralph Peverell, Count Eustace, ami the Abbey of St. Mary de 
Torni. 

/ ^-EkKA JOeMPJci leletr*r?tft 



Domesday 

Book. 

(photo- 

zinco- 

t'rapb 

edition, i 



/ Essex 



p. 112. 



mrko<f.ut!. eaf. m-^t.^hsni- Cc< v«- atifs. m- Vim- Cc-jev(.b>n&- fn-jcw*' 1 ' 
X£- li-f<rf. nil- §dd. cL ani- &■■■£■?&■ Cc-f/uW-fcifrf si^rn- n- &£e?il ( 

•Vffcfc Ze*tu 4mm-7 <.*£. ad- J tc • fxrU'/; f-nW- m- Ayiti j m rn. 

1- && od. J. VPCx. oasl- 7. l-runl Xc. uA.jcXfo- nv*ii. ' intwrrep 

■ \- fev too* ftmtUr 7 tantu udu-rcqX \vcA- 

LAM) OF HENRY DE FERRERS 
1 Facsimile of the original, reproduced by the photo-ssincograph process). 



Terra HENRicrde Fe- 



Domesday 



rrerus vol 2. 

p. 56 b. 



Found de Hidingaforda . Stibinga ten& . H . in dnio q& tenuit 

Siuuard jp Man . 7 . g . 1 1 . hid . 7 . xxx . ac . Tc . 7 p . 1 1 . car in dnio . m . n 1 . Tc 

int hoes, mi . car. m . vi . 7 .dim . Tc. vi . uitti . m. vin.Tc . xvi . borci.m . xxx in. 

Tc. u.fer.m.i.Silu. CL.porc.ix.ac.pti.tc .Qn rec.dim mol . fh . fi . Sen e.ibi 
. 1 . pfer . Tc . vii . anim . 7 . xl . ou . 7 lx . pore .7.1. rune . m . xvni . anim. 
7 . cxl . ou . 7 . lxxx . pore .7.1. rune. Tc . ual.x . lib . m . xii . 7 in tepr reg 
• e.fuit totufimilit 7 tantii ualuit qu recep. 

(Pac-simile from the special tyi iition as printed in 1770). 



16 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

This abbreviated mediaeval Latin although very complex, we have with 
the aid of Kelbam's "Domesday Book Illustrated" (edition of 1788) rendered 
into plain English, as follows: 

LAND OP HENRY FERRERS. 

In the Hundred of Hidingaforda [Hincford] Henry de Ferrers holds 
STEBBING in demesne as tenant [tenant of the King]. Sinvard (a) formerly 
held this for a manor, paying taxes on two hides (b) and thirty acres [270 
acres]. There were then and after two earucates (e) in the demesne now 
three. Formerly there -were four earucates | ISO acres] divided among the 
tenants, now there are six and one-half [780 acres]. Then there were six 
villain (d) now eight; then sixteen bordarii (e) now thirty-three. Then two 
Serfs (f) now one. There are woods enough for one hundred and fifty hogs; 
the pasture hind is nine acres. When Henry received this place a half interest 
in a mill went with it, but not so now. A priest has always been on this place. 
Formerly there were seven animals [cows, oxen or cattle] and forty sheep, and 
sixty hogs, and one carthorse; now then 1 are eighteen animals and one hun- 
dred and forty sheep, and eighty hogs and one carthorse. The valuation then 
was ten pounds (g) now twelve. In the time of King Edward the total value 
was likewise of so much value as when received. 



(a) Siward the Thane: "The magnanimous ear] of Northumberland, who, when he 
found lie was near his end, got upon his legs, and causing his armor to be put on, expired 
in that posture, declaring it was a shameful thing for a brave man to die in his bed." He 
died at York in 1055. 

(1>) When the realm was first divided a hide of land was equal to one hundred and 
twenty acres and although it varies in different shires, the zinc graph edition of Domesday 
(Essex p. Ill) says it is generally supposed to contain one hundi 1 : "d twenty acres, hence 
two hides and thirty acres would equal two hundred and seventy acres. 

(c) A carucate or plough-land contained one hundred and twenty acres. Eight ox- 
gangs make a carucate and every ox-gang contains fifteen acres. 

(d) Villani-Villeins, "From Villa a county farm, where-unto they were deputed to do 
service. They are supposed to have been tenants of a superior degree to Servi, because they 
held some cottages and land, but their employment was mostly servile, and their persons 
and property at the disposal of the lord." 

(e) Bordarii-Bordars. "These were distinct from the Servi and Villani, and seem to 
be those of a less servile condition who had a bord or cottage, with a small parcel of land 
allowed to them." "They were drudges, and performed vile services, which were reserved 
by the lord upon a poor little house, and a small parcel of land, and might perhaps be 
domestic works, such as grinding, threshing, drawing water, cutting wood, &c." "Tenants 
that paid poultry, and other provisions, for lord's board or table." 

(f) Serfs, bondmen, servile tenants, servants in the house. 

(g) Monej is generally estimated at thirty times its present value. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 



17 



r 



?&&£• A^^wiiifipf'erelL- 



Domesday 
Book 
(Photo- 
zineograpb 
edition) 
Essex 
pp. 142 
& 147. 



y j^yunfrQc nihm£-fo&&- SdWiea antcC-&- m'brno qji'tmutt 

^tnvW' nv~x*xi Cc-t$xm-{&- m-Jc\- Sildcc^mi^cinx Ac 

7&T«i\b\ carnal Pouiir- ££T V . yunZ </• i!4<£ Cot/. Ipoic- yixafo 

&V\i- -Ccu&k <*■ \fc. f-xn- m-wilfe'- ftelj^jii. vj teak jcxxv-aZ-tjc. fab v<<fc. 



LAND OF RALPH rEVERELL. 
(Fae-simile of Original.) 

TERRE RANuIfi piperelli 

rHund de Hidingforda. Stabinga ten& .R .in dnio qd tenuit 
o- % "i "i "> ^ ... h i 

Siuuard t .r .c. $ . man. 7 p.m. hid . 7 .xxx . ac.Tc.car.in diiio.y.qn 

rec.vi .111 . v .Sep. xi .car. hom.Tc 7 p xvm . uitf.tfi. xix . Tc 7 poll. 

xim.bor.m. xxxi . 1c 7 p.xm .fer.m.xi . Silu . cc . pore, xxim .ac 

_ h V 

pti.Tc. 1 .mof.7 qn rec.i . 7dim.rn.11 . m . n . arpenni uines.7 . d. 

7 .dimidi tantii portat . Tc . v . rune . v.uac. c . ou. l . pore, v .uafa 
apu.Tc uat.x.lib.p.xn.rh.xvi.lib. De h Man .Vital xxxv . ae . 7 . x . fot uat. 

( jn eod . ptio. 

(Special type edition.) 

[translation.] 
LAND OF RALPH PEVERELL. 

In the Hundred of Hidingford [Hincford] and at Stebbing, Ralph had in 
the demesne which was held in the time of King Edward the Conqueror [A. D. 
1041-1066] by Siward ["Siward the Thane"], land for a Manor and three 
hundred and ninety acres of land. 

At that time there was a carucate [one hundred and twenty acres] in the 
demesne and when received by Ralph there were six, now there are five. There 
were always eleven plough-lands held by the tenants. There were eighteen 



Domesday 
Book 
Vol. 2. 
PP- 71 
& 74. 



18 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Domesday 
(Photo-zlnc- 
ograph 
edition) 
Huntingdon- 
shire, p. 5. 



Villeins, now there are nineteen. Then and after there were fourteen bordars, 
now thirty-one. Then and after there were thirteen serfs, now eleven. There 
were woods for two hundred hogs and twenty-four acres of pasture. There 
was then one mill and when they took possession one and one-half furlongs 
of vineland, now four; only half bears fruit. Then there were five work 
horses, five cows, a hundred sheep, fifty hogs, five beehives of bees. Then 
valued at ten pounds, later twelve, now sixteen pounds. For this Manor the 
living was thirty-five acres and ten shillings. Its value the same as in the 
former valuation. 

LAND OP COUNT EUSTACE. 

("Count Eustace was one of the French nobles who joined the Army of the 
Conqueror". "His son Eustace 3d was probably the one named in Domesday". 
[Planche, "The Conqueror and his Companions," pp. 151 & 154.] 

(Fac-slmile of Original.) 



Domesday 
Vol. I. 
p. 205 



Terra Evstachij Comitis. 

In Stebintune . fu/f . v . uirg trse ad gfd ptin ad Sibeftun. 
Tra . i .car.Ibi nc . v . uini nut . i .car 7 dim. 7 v. 
ac pti. 
Has tras oms tenet Lunen de comite Euftachio. 

(Special type edition.) 
[TRANSLATION.] 

THE LAND OF COUNT EUSTACE. 



In Stebins town (or villa) there are five virgates [150 to 200 acres] of 
land to tax, belonging to Sibestune [Stebbing villa]. There are now one 
hundred and twenty acres of arable land. Five villeins who use one plough- 
land and a half [one hundred and eighty acres] and five acres of pasture-land. 
This land is all held by Count Eustace of London. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 



19 



Te^gllW^DelW 



h 









THE LAND OF ST. MARY DE TO UNI. 
[Fac-siinile of original.] 



Domesday 
(Photo- 

zineograph 
edition) 
Huntingdon- 
shire, p. 5. 



Terra s Marine De Torni. 

Ii h 

n Stebintone funt . v.uirg trae ad gWntin ad Sibeftun. 
i "r H i 

Tra . i . car . Ibi . e aeccta 7 v . uitti cu una car 7 dimid. 

7 v.ac pti. 

(Special type edition.) 
[TRANSLATION.] 

Land owned by the Abbey of Saint Mary of Torni. Xormancross Hun- 
dred. [This Abbey was situated in Huntingdonshire, but had possessions in 
other shires.] 

In Stebbins-town there are one hundred and fifty to two hundred acres 
of taxable land belonging to Stebbing villa. 

Of arable land there are one hundred and twenty acres. 

There is a church and five tenants who use one plough-land and a half, 
[a plough-land was "as much land as may be tilled and laboured with one 
plough and the beasts belonging thereto in a year"] and five acres of pasture. 

LOCATION. 

In a reprint of "An Historical and Chorographical Description of the 
County of ESSEX, by John Nordeir', in 1594. we find the earliest map 
showing the location of the parish of STIBBING, accompanied by a list of 
"The hundreds, and how they are limited to repaire, for the more ease of the 
eountrie, to certayne places, for the more spedie dispatche of ordinary causes." 
The hundred of Hinckeforde, repairs to Castle Eenningham and Braynetre 
[Braintree]. 

The division of a Hundred has been variously accounted for by antiquari- 
ans and historians, some claiming it referred to the quantity of land it con- 
tained, or the fiscal value, while others say it is understood to be of a hundred 
men. Blackstone says, "As ten families of freeholders made up a town or 
tithing, so ten tithings composed a superior division called a hundred, as con- 
sisting of ten times ten families." 

The population of Essex County in 1086, as recorded in Domesday Book-. 
was 16,060; but there are many facts which go to prove that these figures 



Domesday. 
Vol. I. 
p. 205. 



Ellis' 
Ini roduc- 
tion to 
I Domesday 
I p 184. 

Century 
Dietion- 
a ry. 



Ellis' 
pp. 

■m & 
-nr>. 



20 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Wright's 
Hist, of 
Essex, 
Eng. 
(1836) 
II 

p. 40. 
Long- 
man's 
Gaza- 
teer 
p. 1401. 



Lewis' 
Topo- 
graph- 
ical 

1 >ictlon- 
arv of 
Eng. 
i 1835) 
IV 
and 
Kev. 
A. R. n. 
Wright, 
Rector 
of 

Parish 

(1! 



were not meant to represent the population farther than was necessary for 
ascertaining the geld or taxable property, for, in this Norman period, as can 
be proved from records, the whole of Essex was, in a manner, one continued 
forest; yet once only in that county is a forester mentioned. 

STEBBING parish, in the hundred of Hinkford, is situated forty-four 
miles north by west of London, twelve miles north of Chelmsford, five miles 
west by north of Braintree, eleven miles north of Springfield, three and one 
quarter miles northeast by east from Great Dunmow, and two miles north 
of Felsted station on the Northern branch of the Great Eastern Railway. 

It is bounded southward by Felsted; extends westward to the junction 
of the hundreds of Hinckford and Dunmow; eastward, to Pantfield and 
Rayne; and northward, to Little Saling. It is computed to be twenty-six miles 
in circumference, containing 4,383 acres of land and 6 acres of water. The 
situation is on high ground, and much of the soil light and fertile, its average 
annual produce per acre being wheat 25 bushels, barley 36, oats 32. 

It is divided into districts, viz: Brand End, Duck End, Church End, 
STEBBING GREEN, and STEBBING FORD. [STEBBING GREEN is now 
(1901) an open park or field of twenty to thirty acres, about one-half mile 
from the village, open to the public. STEBBING FORD is crossed by a stone 
bridge which was built over a hundred years ago as evidenced by a tablet 
bearing the date.] The population in 1821 was 1,311; in 1831, 1,434; and in 
1891, 994. The chief part of the population inhabits the village, which is 
situated close to the church and contains some good houses, a place of 
worship for dissenters of the denomination of Independents, a primitive 
Methodist chapel and a Friend's Meeting House. 

There is an annual agricultural fair here for horses, cattle, fat calves and 
other farm products on the 10th of July. The village is being gradually 
depopulated by the exodus into towns. There are two mills and a brick 
kiln on the brook which flows through the parish toward Chelmsford, but 
the chief industry of the parish is the cultivation of the land, although, since 
the education act of 1870, and the beginning of the agricultural depression 
in 1879, husbandry has become increasingly unpopular among the young men. 
The school, a Board school, was started in 1876. 

At STEBBING PARK, the present nam.' of STEBBING MANOR, there 
is a mound entirely artificial, of some height, and covered with trees. It 
is moated, and traditionally said to have been the site of a castle, although 
there is no historical evidence of such. There are many such mounds in Essex, 
and they were probably constructed originally as places of sepulture, and 
used as defensive positions. 



PORTERS HALL. 



Wright's 
' 

I o 
i i g 
p. 52. 



The manor house of PORTERS HALL is an ancient building, with a moat, 
still standing on the Braintree road, which was named from the family of 
Porter, who held it in the time of Edwards 1 and IT. This estate formerly 
belonged to the Peverel family, at least the chief part of it. JOHN DE 
STEBBING, a younger branch of the Ferrers family, held it of the honour 
of Peverel, in the time of King John [1199-121(1] ; afterwards it was in pos- 




21 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 21 

session of families surnamed Dunstavil, Umfravil, Porter and Badlesmere; 

and was ultimately incorporated into the estate belonging to the Essex 
family. 

THE CHURCH. 

The church, dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin, is pleasantly situated on Rev . a. r. b. 
an eminence at the highest part of the village. It was probably built in the Rector^'of 
time of Edward III [1327-1377], and is a large and lofty building of the f a e ^ s 
decorated style. The nave and chancel roofs arc perpendicular and a clere- (1900) - 
story has been added to the nave. It consists of nave, chancel, aisles, porch -Keiiey's 
and tower. Its proportions are very good. The tower has five bells, one of Essex'- 1 ' 
dated 1772. one 1799 and three 1839. There are the remains of an altar at "TheCom- 
the east end of both aisles. In the south aisle there also is the staircase of a ^'y,'."'"" 
roodloft. There is a chancel screen of three openings (decorated) of white tee r et 
stone, very beautiful in design. This has been very much mutilated. Prob- (1891 >- 
ably the mischief was begun in the fifteenth century, to which date must be 
referred a roodloft. the existence of which is evidenced by the remains of its 
staircase in the north chancel wall. On the south side of the saerarium are 
sedilia, and connected with them and nearest the altar, a double piscina, 
above which is a credence. There was formerly a chantry, founded by Sir 
John Bultell, clerk, and endowed with lands ami tenements in this parish. Wright's 
Also an obit, endowed by the founder, John Gunnock, with a tenement and Co., 
sixteen acres of land. These were both of them granted to Thomas Holding, p . n & 
Esq. 

The church was partially restored in 1884. It had undergone much de- Rev. a. r. b. 

Wright 

vastation in times of persecution of the church. The stained glass, of which Rector bf 

there had been abundance, except a few fragments, have perished. The fol- Parish* 8 

lowing arms were painted on the windows of the church: Edmund Crouch- Wright's 

back, earl of Lancaster: Bohun; Vere; Vernon; Warren; earl of Surrey; ca. Eng. 

Fiztwalter; Louvain •. Quincy; .John Holland, duke of Exeter: and Umfraville. p ' " 

The brasses have all lost their labels with inscriptions, and in main - eases R<^. A. R. B 

1 • Wright, 

are themselves gone. In trenching up the nave, nothing was found except a Rector 

few fragments of encaustic tiles. The foundations of a former church an- stebbing 

Parish 

tenor to the aisles were visible. The old oak sittings had scarcely a trace (it 

left. There was some little carved work of the perpendicular style enclosed 
in the wood work of a huge pew. A west gallery of a very late date ran 
from north to south, across the tower arch. The church has three hundred 
and fifty-four sittings, but at the west end is room for many more. The 
font is composed of two parts — a base very early, and placed on it a font, 
apparently perpendicular. No entry in the Register is anterior to 1712. 
[In 1882 Mr. John Stebbins Lee. of St. Lawrence University, New York, 
was informed by the Episcopal Minister that the early church records of 
STEBBING PARISH were transferred to London "about one hundred 
years ago".] There are some parochial charities, originally in the manage- 
ment of the vicar and church-wardens, but now of trustees appointed by the 
Parish Council, the Vicar being retained as chairman. Their total value is 
very inconsiderable. 



22 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



PRIOR'S (OR FRIAR'S) HALL. 



Wright's 
Essex 
p. 53. 



Rev. 
A. R. B. 

Wright, 

Rector 

of 

Stebblng 

Parish 

(1900.) 



The manor of PRIOR'S (or FRIAR'S) HALL, is so called from its having 
formerly belonged to the Prior of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. 
It is now called Parsonage Farm. The living was originally a rectory, 
annexed to the chief lordship of STEBBING, holden by the Ferrers family; 
and, in the time of King Henry the second [A. D. 1165] , William de Ferrers, 
third Earl of Derby, gave this church to the Knights Hospitallers of St. John 
of Jerusalem, the grant being confirmed by his son Robert, on which the 
rectorial great tithes were appropriated to their house, and a vicarage or- 
dained, of which the hospitallers continued patrons until the dissolution of 
the order, when this rectory was given to the crown, and, in 1543, was 
granted, with the advowson of the vicarage, to Thomas Cornewall, whose 
descendant, Humphrey Cornewall, in 1567, sold them to William Tiffin, 
who, in 1575, sold them to William Fitch, Esq., from whom they passed, in 
1585, to William and Bartholomew Brook, who, in 1601, conveyed them to 
John and Thomas Sorrel, in whose family they remained till John Sorrel, 
jointly with his mother Dorothy, sued a fine, and gave this family possession 
to John Lane of Norfolk, who gave it to his sou Roger Lane, who dying un- 
married, it came to his father and mother, for the term of their lives; and, 
after their decease, became the property of Roger, the son of Francis, second 
son of Henry Mansir, who sold this possession to Arthur Batt, merchant, 
of London, who, on his decease in 1731, left it to his brother, Christopher 
Batt, Esq., of Salisbury, whose descendant, Martha Batt, being left sole 
heiress, married Richard Bingham of Bingham's Melcombe Dorset, whose 
great-great grandson, the late Colonel R. H. Bingham of Bingham's Mel- 
combe, sold the advowson to W. Fuller Maitland of Stansted Hall. The 
glebe land attached to the Rectory has passed also by sale to Mr. H. C. Hales, 
who occupies the farm. It is in the jurisdiction of the Commissary of Esses 
and Herts, concurrently with the eonsistorial Court of the Bishop of London, 
valued in the kings books at twelve pounds ; net income two hundred and 
Hi roe pounds. 

PEVEREL AND FERRERS FAMILIES. 



The Peverel and Ferrers families having been ancestors of JOHN DE 
STEBBINS, their lines are given to show his descent, and from him to show 
the descent of the estate. 



Kills' 
Intro- 
duc- 
tion to 
Domesdav 
I p. 466. 
Dug- 
dale's 
Baronage 
of Eng. 
(1675) 
I. p. 436. 



THE PEVEREL FAMILY. 

PEVERELL, RANNULFUS [Ralph Peverel.] 

(also written Piperellus). 

"The first of this name of whom I find mention is RANULPH PEVER- 
BLL, \\li<>. at the time of the Conquerors Survey, [1080-1086] held four Lord- 
ships in Com. [Comitatu — County.] Salop, six in Norfolk, nineteen in Suffolk, 
and thirty-five iu Com. Essex." * As he is named in Domesday as a 




Q 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 23 

"Tenant in Capite", he received his lands direct from the king. He married 
MAUD, whose mother was the beautiful daughter of Ingelric, a Saxon noble- 
man, founder of the collegiate church of St. Martins-le-Grand in London. 
The offspring of this marriage were : 

Haman, one of the barons [i. e., chief tenants] of Roger de Montgomery, 

earl of Shrewsbury. 
WILLIAM, his successor.-f- 

Pain, standard-bearer to Robert Courthose in the Holy Land, and to 
whom King Henry the first gave the barony of Brune in Cambridge- 
shire. 

He was succeeded by his son 

WILLIAM PEVERELL 2 , Castellan [Governor] of Dover, and founder £ a u ,|; s 
of Hatfield Priory in Hertfordshire, called Hatfield Peverel. "In the second age ?' 
year of the Conquerors reign (when all places of strength were committed to p - 436 - 
the trust of the Kings Chief est friends and allies) [WILLIAM PEVERELL] 
had the Castle of NOTTINGHAM then newly built (and scituate most ad- 
vantageously both for defence and pleasure) given to him; and with it 
divers Lands in sundry Counties of a large extent." * * "He was one 
of the chief Commanders in that notable Encounter with the Scots, near 
NORTH AIVERTON, in YORKSHIRE, called Bellum de Standardo; and 
worthily shared in the Victory then obtained by the Northern Barons, against 
those bold Invaders." 

He was succeeded by his son 

WILLIAM PEVEREL 3 , who was driven from the country on account of Essex 
the murder of Ralph, earl of Chester. Dugdale (in 1675) says, "Of which Dug 1 ? 50 ' 
William * * it is chiefly memorable : that, having poisoned Ranulph, Baronage 
Earl of CHESTER, about the later end of King Stephens Reign: and fearing p ' 437 ' 
the severity of King Henry the second for that foul crime, he fled to a Mon- 
astery of his own Patronage (which doubtless was LENTON) where he 
caused himself to be shorn a Monk; but being advertised of King Henries 
coming that way from YORK, he quitted his habit, and privily fled away: 
leaving all his Castles and possessions to the Kings Pleasure: some of which 
continued many years after in the Crown, as appears by the Sheriffs Ac- 
compts: and at length were given by King Henry the second, to John Earl 
of Moreton afterwards King. But some came to the Family of Ferrers in 
marriage with Margaret Daughter and Heir to this last mentioned William." 

W right's 

STEBBING HALL was a part of the possessions above mentioned, which EssAc 
came into the Ferrers family by the marriage of Margaret Peverel 4 to Will- p- 50 - 

iam De Ferrers. 4 [See Ferrers Familv.l „ , 

* J Burkes 

Dictionary 
of 

THE FERRERS FAMILY. otntey 

p. 409. 
The 

This ancient family, than which few can claim a higher or more illustrious Gorman 

People 

descent, derives from Walchelin, a Norman, [Generally written "Gualche- and their 
line," "a noble Norman, from Ferriers, St. Hilary near Bernai (Normandy," ant s 



24 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Burke's 

Landed 
Gentry I 
p. 409. 



Burke's 

Peerage' 
(1S33) 
p. 196. 

Ellis' 
Introduc- 
tion to 
Dome 
I, p. 418. 

Free- 
man's 
Norman 
Con- 
quest 
III, pp. 
301 and 
503. 

Dugdale's 
Baronage 
p. 257. 



Burke's 

' 
age 
p. 196. 



now a part of Northwestern Prance) ], whose son, HENRY FERRERS, 
assumed the name from Ferriers, a small town of Gastinois, in France, other- 
wise called Ferrieres, from the h-on mines with which that country abounded, 
and in allusion to the circumstance, he bore for his arms "six horses' shoes," 
either from the similitude of the cognomen to the French Ferrier, or because 
the seigneurie produced iron, so essential to the soldier and cavalier in those 
rude times, when war was esteemed the chief business of life, and the adroit 
management of the steed, even amongst the nobility, the first of accomplish- 
ments. 

The first of this eminent family that settled in England was HENRY DE 
FERIERS [or "Henricus de Ferrariis", also spelled Ferieres, Ferreires, and 
Ferrieres], son of Gualcheline de Feriers. He is named in Domesday Book 
as a "Tenant in Capite", [i. e. One who held his lands immediately from the 
king.] He evidently was with William the Conqueror in the conquest of 
England which ended with the battle of Senlae, better known as the battle of 
Hastings, October 14, 10G6. 

He was one of the commissioners appointed by the Conqueror to make 
the great "Survey of the Relm" from which was compiled the Domesday 
Book. 

"That he was a person of much eminency both for his knowledge and 
integrity there is no doubt ; otherwise it is not likely he should have been 
trusted in so high and weighty an employment: neither of less Power and 
"Wealth, as may seem by the Lands he then possessed, which were twenty 
Lordships in Berkshire, in Wiltshire three, in Essex five, in Oxfordshire 
seven, in Warwickshire six, in Lincolnshire two, in Buckinghamshire two, in 
Gloucestershire one, in Herefordshire two, in Hantshire three, in Notingham- 
shire three, in Leicestershire thirty-five, in Derbyshire an hundred and four- 
teen; and in Staffordshire seven, besides the Castle and Burrough of Tut- 
burie." 

Thus we see his possessions amounted to two hundred and ten lordships, 
his chief seat being Tutbury Castle, near which he founded "a goodly 
Monastry for Clunic Monks, and amply endowed it with Lands and Reve- 
nues : Berta his wife first giving the whole Town of Dubbridge and after- 
wards the ifannor of Effanfort (or Esfanfort) thereto. He likewise gave to 
the Mmiks of Abendon in Berkshire the Tithes of Laking." 

By BERTA his wife, he had issue : 

Egenulph d. v. p. [died in the lifetime of his father.] 

William d. v. p. 

ROBERT, his snccessor.+ 

< rundred. 

Emeline. 



His only surviving sun ami heir, 



Burke's 
Peerage- 

and 

Dugdale 
p. -jr.s 
and 259 



ROBERT DE FERRERS -, having contributed, at the head of the Derby- 
shire me]], to King Stephen's victory over King David of Scotland, at North- 
allerton (commonly called the battle of the Standard), was created by that 
monarch Earl of Derby [A. D. 1138]. 




STRONG BOX FOR KEEPING Mil I : < 1 1 RECORDS IN THE OLD CHURCH 
AT STEBBING, ENGLAND. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 25 

By HA WISE his wife, he had: 

"William, who died without issue. 

ROBERT, his successor.+ 

Waleheline of Okeharn. 

Isoida married to Stephen de Beauehamp. 

Maud married to Bertram de Verion. 

Tin' earl died in 1139, and was succeeded by his son, 

ROBERT DE FERRERS 3 , as second Earl of Derby, living in 1111. This %"£*'* 
nobleman was distinguished by his munificience to the church. His lordship V? 106. 
was buried at the abbey of Nervale, county Warwick, one of the religious 
houses which he had founded, wrapped in an ox's hide, according to his own 
desire. He had 

WILLIAM, his successor. + 

Petronilla married to Henry de Stafford. 

He was succeeded by his son, 

WILLIAM DE FERRERS 4 , third Earl of Derby, who, in the 12th Henry 
II [1165], upon levying the aid for the marriage of the king's daughter, 
certified the knight's fees then in his possession to be in number seventy-nine, 
for which he paid the sum of sixtv-eieht marks. This nobleman was also a P u ,s- 

r • ° dales 

liberal benefactor to the church. "Moreover he gave to the Knights IIos- Baronage 
pitalars the Churches of Turrok and Stebbing in Essex, with divers Lands ;>■ 259. 

_ Burke s 

in Passenham". His Lordship married MARGARET, daughter and heiress 1 '^ tr - 
of WILLIAM PEVEREL, of Nottingham, by whom he had issue: P^196. 

ROBERT, his successor.+ 

Waleheline, Lord of Eggington, county Derby, who had by Goda his wife, 
daughter of Robert de Toni : Robert, Lord of Eggington and of Radbourne; 
Hugh ; and William. 

Tin' earl was succeeded by his elder son, Peer k - es 

ace 
ROBERT DE FERRERS r \ fourth Earl of Derby, who was descended from p 196. 

Henricns Ferrers and Ralph Peverel, as follows : 

( Wiliam Ferrers 4 Robert Ferrers 3 Robert Ferrers - Henricus Ferrers 1 } 

(Mary Feverel 4 William Peverel 3 William Peverel 2 Ralpb Peverel i ( 

This nobleman rebelled against Henry II. and marching at the head of 
the Leicester men (19th Henry II. [1173] ), upon Nottingham, then 
kept for the king by Reginald de Luci, got possession of the town, 
which he sacked, putting the greater part of the inhabitants to the sword, 
and taking the rest prisoners. He was soon afterwards, however, reduced to 
submission, and obliged to surrender to the crown his castles of Tutbury and 
Duffield, which were demolished by order of the king. This earl was also a 
benefactor to the church, having founded the priory of Woodham, commonly 
called Woodham-Ferrers, in Essex. His lordship married SIBILLA, daughter 
of William de Braose, Lord of Abergavenny and Brecknock, by whom he had: 

WILLIAM, his successor. -f- 

Milicent married to Roger, Lord Mortimer, of Wigmore. 

Agatha. 



26 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

He was succeeded at his decease by his son, 

Peer ke ' s WILLIAM DE FERRERS 6 , fifth Earl of Derby. This nobleman was 

p ge i97. ousted of his dignities of Derby and Nottingham by King Richard I, but 

they were soon after restored to him, and we find him accompanying the lion- 
hearted monarch to the Holy Land, where he lost his life at the siege of Aeon 
[now known as Acre], anno 1191. His lordship, amongst other gifts to the 
church, gave, in the 1st Richard I. [A. D. 1189], for the health of his soul, 
and the soul of SIBEL his wife, to the monks of St. Denis, in France, one 
wax taper yearly, price thirteen pence ; as also a stag and boar in their proper 
seasons, to be sent annually thither at the feast of St. Denis, by himself and 
heirs. He likewise gave to the Monks of Lenton, all his right to the church 
of Woodham-Ferrers in Essex. 



Burke's 
Peer- 
age 



He was succeeded by his son, 



WILLIAM DE FERRERS 7 , sixth Earl of Derby. This nobleman, upon 
p. 197. n ie return of King Richard from captivity, took arms in his behalf, and 

joining the Earl of Chester besieged Nottingham Castle [which with others 
had been seized by John, Earl of Moreton, the king's brother], which, after 
brief resistance, surrendered. For this and other acts of fidelity, he was 
chosen by the king to sit with the rest of the peers in the great council held 
at the said castle of Nottingham in the ensuing March. Moreover, at Rich- 
ard's second coronation he was one of the four that carried the canopy over 
the king's head. Upon the accession of King John, his lordship, with the 
Earls of Clare and Chester, and other great men, swore fealty to the new 
monarch, but upon the condition that each person should have his right. 
His lordship was present at the coronation of King John [A. D. 1199], and 
on the seventh of June following, being solemnly created Earl of Derby by 
special charter, dated at Northampton, he was girt with a sword by the 
king's own hands (being the first of whom in any charter that expression 
was used). He had also a grant of the third penny of all the pleas before 
the sheriff throughout the whole county, whereof he was earl, to hold to 
him and his heirs as amply as any of his ancestors had enjoyed the same. 
Moreover, in consideration of two thousand marks, he obtained another 
charter from the king, of the manor of Higham-Ferrers, county Northampton, 
with the hundred and park : as also of the manors of Bliseworth and New- 
bottle, in the same shire; which were part of the lands of his great-great- 
grandfather, WILLIAM PEVEREL of Nottingham. King John also con- 
ferred upon him a mansion-house, situated in the parish of St. Margaret, 
within the city of London, which had belonged to Isaac, a Jew, at Norwich, 
to hold by the service of waiting upon the king (the earl and his heirs), 
at all festivals yearly, without any cap, but with a garland the breadth of his 
little linger upon his head. These liberal marks of royal favor were felt so 
gratefully by the earl, that in all the subsequent struggles between the king 
and the refractory barons, his lordship never once swerved from his alleg- 
iance, but remained true to the monarch; and after King John's decease, 
he adhered with the same unshaken loyalty to the interests of his son, King 
Henry III. During the reign of King John [1199-1216] the estate now 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 27 

known as Porters Hall, was held in honor of Peverel, by JOHN UE STEB- g"^"' 5 
BING, [John of Stebbing] a younger branch of the Ferrers family. R f SS ex 

His lordship, the Earl of Derby, assisted at the coronation of the new £°^ 
monarch; [A. D. 1216] and immediately after the ensuing Easter he took part ^ ur 6 k r e . s 
with the famous William Marshall (governor of the king and kingdom), the P|| r " 
Earls of Chester and Albemarle, and many other great men in the siege of p- 197 - 
Mountsorell Castle, in Leicestershire, then held by Henry de Braybroke, and 
ten other stout knights; and the same year, was likewise with those noble 
persons at raising the siege of Lincoln, which place the rebellious barons with 
Louis, King of France, had invested. His lordship married AGNES, sister, 
and one of the co-heirs of Ranulph, Earl of Chester, by whom he had: 

WILLIAM, his successor.+ 

Thomas. 

He died in 124(3, and his countess died in the same year, after a union, 
according to some authorities, of seventy-five, and by others, of fifty-five 
years. 

His lordship was succeeded by his elder son, 

WILLIAM DE FERRERS 8 , seventh Earl of Derby. He married first, gj***'* 
Sibil, daughter and co-heiress of William Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke, and £°^ 
had seven daughters. He married second, MARGARET, (who held the 
MANOR OF STEBBING with those of Woodham Ferrers and Fairsted, in 
dower), one of the daughters and co-heiresses of Roger de Quincy, earl of 
Winchester, and had : 

ROBERT, his successor.+ 

WILLIAM, seated at Groby in Leicestershire. + 

Joan, married to Thomas, Lord Berkley. 

The Earl died in 1254, and was succeeded by his son, 

ROBERT DE FERRERS °, eighth and last Earl of Derby of the Ferrers Wright's 
family, w 7 ho, joining the barons against Henry the third, was taken prisoner Co., 
at Chesterfield, and by authority of the parliament, stripped of his vast pos- ng ' 
sessions, which were given to Edmund, the king's second son. After suffer- 
ing three years' imprisonment, his estates were restored on condition of his 
paying to Prince Edmund, on a certain day, fifty thousand pounds, which, 
not being able to do, his sureties made over these lands to the prince and his 
heirs forever. 

In 1251, WILLIAM FERRERS 9 of Groby (brother of the said Robert, wnght's 

' Essex 

eighth Earl of Derby) received from his father the manors of Woodham, p 51. 
STUBING, and Fairsted, "with one messauge in ehiche", whereby these es- Dugdaie 
tates were retained in the family, when the rest were confiscated to Prince p. 267. 
Edmund. This WILLIAM FERRERS had also the manor of Groby in 
Leicestershire, the gift of his mother, Margaret, daughter and co-heiress of 
Roger de Quincy, Earl of Winchester. By his wife, J< >AX, daughter of Hugh 
le Despencer, he had : 

WILLIAM, his suceessor.-)- 

Anne, married to John, Lord Grey of Wilton. 



Dugdale 



28 STEBBIXS GENEALOGY. 

He died in 12S7, and was succeeded by his son, 

WILLIAM FERRERS 10 , who was in the wars of Scotland and died in 
lo'2-i. leaving as his son and heir. 

HENRY DE FERRERS " of Groby. who, in 133S. obtained a charter for 
a market to be holden every Monday at his manor of STEBBIXG ; and a fair 
on the eve and day of St. Peter and St. Paul, and two following days. He 
died in 1343. leaving by his wife ISABEL DE VERDOX, as a successor, his 
son, 

WILLLA.M DE FERRERS 12 of Groby. who. by MARGARET, daughter 
and co-heiress of Robert de Ufford, Earl of Suffolk, had 
HEXRY, his successor.-j- 

He died in 1371. MARGARET, his I wife, daughter of Henry de 

Percy, survived him and held the third part of the manor of STEBBIXG 
in dower till her decease. 

He was succeeded by his son. 

HEXRY DE FERRERS 13 , who married JOAN, daughter of Sir Thomas 

Poynings, by whom he had : 
WILLLA.M, his successor. -j- 

He died in 13SS, and was succeeded by his son, 

WILLIAM DE FERRERS 14 . who had sons: 
HENRY. + 

Thomas, who enjoyed all the lands which were entailed on the male 
heirs. From him are descended the lord Ferrers of Chartley and 
Tamworth. 
HEXRY DE FERRERS 15 died before his father, and left a daughter, 

ELIZABETH DE FERRERS 16 , to whom her grandfather, William De 
Ferrers, left the estate of the Ferrers, in this county, which she, by marriage, 
conveyed to SIR EDWARD GREY, second son of Reginald lord Grey, of 
Ruthin, who, in consequence of this connection, bore the title of lord of Fer- 
rers cf Groby. to distinguish him from lord Ferrers of Chartley. He died in 
1457, leaving 

SIR JOHN" GREY, his successor.-f- 

Reginald. slain in the battle of Wakefield. 

Ann married to Sir Edward Hungerford. 

SIR JOHN GREY 1T , created lord Lisle, married ELIZABETH, eldest 
daughter of Richard Widvil, earl Rivers, and was killed at the battle of St. 
Albans, in 1460, fighting for Henry the sixth. He left sons 

THOMAS.+ 
Richard. 

Their mother. Elizabeth, prostrating herself before King Edward the 
fourth, to petition his clemency in behalf of herself and children, by her 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 29 

appearance and demeanor so powerfully excited his sympathy and affection, 
that he made her his queen. 

Her son, 

THOMAS GREY 1S , was advanced to the dignity of Earl of Huntingdon 
and marquis of Dorset ; but, in the reign of Richard the third, being attainted 
of high treason, he fled into Flanders, and attaching himself to Henry, Earl 
of Richmond, was by him, when he became King of England, restored to his 
estates and honors. He married CICELY, daughter and heiress of "William 
lord Bonvil. by whom he had seven sons and eight daughters. 

He was succeeded by his eldest son, 

THOMAS GREY 19 , marquis of Dorset. By MARGARET, daughter of 
Sir Robert Wotton of Bocton in Kent, he had: 
HENRY, his successor.— 
John, of Pirgo, in Essex. 
Thomas. 
Leonard. 

Elizabeth, married to Thomas lord Audley. of Wal 
Catharine, married to Henry Fitz-Alan, earl of Arundel. 
Anne, married to Henry Willoughby, Esq.. of Wollaton, in Norfolk. 

The marquis died in 1530. possessed of the manors of STEBBING and 
Woodham Ferrers. He was succeeded by his son. 

HENRY GREY 20 , marquis of Dorset, who was created constable of Eng- 
land during the coronation of Edward the sixth, and. in right of his lady 
FRANCES, eldest daughter of Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk, by the 
princess Mary, third daughter of kini; Henry the seventh, queen dowager of 
Louis the 12th, king of Franc, was created duke of Suffolk in 1551. (LADY 
JANE GREY, who married GUILFORD DUDLEY, fourth son of John, duke 
of Northumberland, and was proclaimed queen of England on the death of 
Edward the sixth, by which she and the duke lost their lives, was his daugh- 
He was beheaded in 1544. for joining Sir Thomas Wyatt, previous to 
which he had conveyed the manor of STEBBING to SIR ROBERT SOUTH- 
WELL, who, in 1545. sold it to KING HENRY THE EIGHTH, who exchanged 
it with SIR GILES CAFELL. of Rayne Hall, for lands in Hertfordshire, 
Middlesex, Cambridgeshire, and the moiety of Reves Hall, in the parish of 
East Mersey, in Essex. Thus it remained in the FERRERS family and its 
descendants for twenty generations, up to about 1544. covering a period 
of over four hundred and sixty years. 

SIR GILES CAPELL "died 29th May 1555 pos of the Maner of Morants 

STEBBING and one park, with the appurtenances St ebbing, and 20 Mes- county 
suages, 16 tosts 10 gardens, 2 water-mill-, i 'es of arable, 200 acres of di 

meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 160 acres of wood, and £10. of rent, with the 
appurtenances of Stebbing, holden of the Queen in capite, by the fortieth 
part of one knights fee. This shows how considerable an estate this was.'* 
This estate still continues in the Capell family and is now [1901] held by the 
Right Honourable George Devereaux de Vere Capell. Earl of Essex. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 



In our research for the ancestors of ROWLAND STEBBINS we have ac- 
cumulated considerable data, which we insert for preservation and to aid 
those who may desire to make further research. 



Memoir 
of the 
Stebbins 
Family 
p. 13. 

P. 13, 



p. 13. 



Morant's 

Essex 

(1768) 

II 

p. 532. 



p. 207. 



II. 200. 



II. 207. 



ESSEX COUNTY. 

JOHN DE STUBING of Essex, is recorded in the chancery Rolls or Rec- 
ords, 3. John, 1201, as having been fined "one marc as scutage or compensa- 
tion fee for non performance of military duty." 

RICHARD DE STEBING resided near Great Dunmow, Essex County, 
(3. Edward I, 1275). [About 3 miles southwest of Stebbing.] 

JOHN DE STEBBING held lands in the hundred of Hingerford (Hinc- 
ford) Essex, temp. Edw. II [1324] (Testa de Nevill) ; and a JOHN DE STEB- 
ING, (probably the same person) a man of arms, was returned by the sheriff 
of Essex, pursuant to a writ, tested at Westminster, 9th of May, 17 Edw. II, 
[1324] as summoned to attend the great council, etc. He was the son of 
NICHOLAS DE STYBBYNGE. 

WILLIAM STEBBING, Gent, of Bumpstead Hall, in the parish of 
Bumsted-Helion, in the Freshwell Half-Hundred, held this estate of the King, 
in capite, the twentieth part of a Knight's fee. He died 30th, Decemb. 1603, 
and was succeeded by his son RICHARD, then aged 60 years. EDMUND 
STUBBING, Gent., his brother, and successor, died 5th September, 1630. 
William, his eldest son, was aged 30 years, besides whom he had Thomas, 
Henry, and John. WILLIAM married Mary Collins and departed this life 
5th August, 1638, leaving — EDWARD, his son and heir, 9 years old. Since 
that time the estate has been possessed by Thomas and by another Thomas, 
who died 29th. Septemb. 1744, and was succeeded by his only Son — THOMAS 
STEBBING Esq, made a justice of peace in January 1744-5. 

The parish of Great Tay. Lexden Hundred. 1. WILLIAM STEBBING, 
Gent'n who married ANNE PARKE, widow of Henry Parke. He died in 
June 1645, leaving issue — . 2. William, his eldest son and heir; 3. Solomon, 
to whom he gave the estate of Wareyn's; 4. Hannah; and 5. Mary. 2. WILL- 
IAM STEBBING, married first, ROSE - - by whom he had six daugh- 
ters, and two sons, who both died young. He married second, Hannah Hunt, 
and had : 6, William, who died unmarried ; 7, Hannah ; 8, Elizabeth ; 9, Mary ; 
and 10, Solomon. On Nov. 1st, 1645, Bacon's and Flores, formerly two 
Maners now one were bought by WILLIAM STEBBING of Much Tay, Gent, 
who, jointly with ROSE his wife, sold it again, 29th April 1650, to Christo- 
pher Scarlet of Mayland, Gent. 

10, SOLOMON married MRS. ANNE CREFFIELD, widow of William 
Brewer of Lamberts, in the parish, Gent. He died in February 1701-2, leav- 

30 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 31 

ing issue — 11, Anne; and 12, Elizabeth, who died 11 January 1751-2 un- 
married. 11, Anne, 6th Febr. 1739-40, became the wife of Philip Morant, the 
publisher of Morant 's Hist-Essex, and had only one daughter, Anne Maria. 
Twelve pounds a year, part of this estate, lieth in the parish of Little Tay." 

MARY, daughter of EDMOND STUBBIN of Bumsted in Com. of Essex, ™rit* 
married BARTHOLEMEW PARTRIDGE of Widdington in com. Essex. Essex, 
[Steeple Bumstead is a town in the hundred of Ilineford, about eleven miles <?ar- 
xiorth of Stebbing. Helion Bumpstead is in Preshwell hundred about one Society 
and one-half miles west of Steeple Bumpstead.] Uons 

p 465. 

SUSAN, daughter of STUBBIN of Essex, married WILLIAM „„ 

p. 66 i . 

HOLGATE of Walden, Esq., who died 25 Jan., 1717, aged 46, his second wife. 

BENJAMIN STEBBING was Curate of Shelly in 1684. Crisp's 

^ Parish 

Register 

In the names of holders of estates in the parish of Hedingham-Sibil in the of Fy field, 

. _. p- loo. 

Hinckford Hundred occurs the following: "Curtpies — to the reverent TITUS Moraufs 

STEBBING, rector of Tattingham. Suffolk." ii*"*' 

° p. 290. 

MARRIAGES AT ONGAR. 
DANIEL STEPPING, of St. Giles parish without Cripple-gate in London, lisp's 

Parish 

and SARAH MILLER, the daughter of Giles Miller of Ongar, maryed Kegis- 

_ ters of 

April 25th, 1627 A. D. ongar, 

BAPTISMS AT ONGAR. 

SARAH, ye daughter of DANIELL STEPPING and SARAH his wife, p is. 
bapt. ffebr : 12th. 1667. 

ABIGAIL, of MR. BENJAMIN STEPPING & ABIGAIL his wife, [bapt.] p- 34. 
March 8, 1669. 

NATHANIELL, sonn of BENJAMIN & ABIGAIL STEPPING, [bapt.] p- 35. 
July 23th, 1671. 

SUSEN, daughter of BENJAMIN and ABIGELL STEABING, was bap- p- 35. 
tized febuary 21, 1672. 

ANN, daughter of BENJAMIN and ABIGALL STEBING, August 20th, P- 3 «- 
1674. 

AGATHA, daughter of BENJAMIN & ABIGALL STEBING, Novembr p- 36. 
20th, 1675. 

BENJAMIN, Son of MR. BENJAMIN STEBBIN and ABIGAIL his wife, p- 36 - 
was baptized Octob : 19th, 1676. 

THEOPHILUS, Son of BENJAMIN STEBBING and ABIGAIL his wife, '' :;s 
was baptized Octob: 18, 1678. 

ELIZ. the Daughter of BEN: STEBBING & ABIGEIALL his wife, bap- •'■ 39 
tized Septr 18, 81. [1681]. 

SARAH, the Daughter of BENJAMINE STEBBING and ABBEGEIRLE " 40 - 
[so spelled in.the record], his wife, was Bapt : ffebr 14th, 1682. 

BURIALS AT ONGAR. 

ANNE, daughter of MR. BENJAMIN STEBBIN and ABIGAIL his wife, p. no. 
was buried Apr. 30, 1676. 



32 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



p. 113. Decern: 9th, 1685. Buried ABIGAL, the wife [of] MR. BENJAMIN 

STEBBING. 

p. us. March lth [1685] Buried SARAH, da: of ABIGALE & BENIAMIN 

STEBBING. 

p. 122. ANN STEBBING, ye widdow of MR. BENJ: STEBBING, late school- 

master of this par., was buried ye 21 of Apr. 1711. 



Crisp's 
Parish 
Registers 
of Lam- 
bourne, 
Essex, 
p. ::.",. 
p. 39. 



MARRIAGES AT LAMBOURNE. 

FRANCIS CREAMER & HANNAH STIBBEN were marryed the XXXth 
day of March 1630. 

EDWARD CHAPMAN & JANE STUBBINS were married Octobr. 3d, 

1706. 

BAPTISMS AT LAMBOURNE. 



p. 12. 
p. 12. 
p. 13. 
p. 14. 
p. 15. 



JOHN, ye son of FARDINANDO STEBBINE, was baptized ye 13th of 
Septemb. 1632. 

ROBERT, ye Son of FPARDINANDO STEBBEN, was baptized 19 of 
Decemb: 1633. 

MARY, the daughter of FFARDINANDO STUBBINS, was baptized ye 
9th of nouember, 1637. 

AN, the daughter of FFERDINANDO STUBBIN, was baptized the 18th 
of June, 1640. 

LOU [LOVE], the daughter of FFARDINANDO STEBBIN, Bapt: 
novemb. 13, 1645. 



"WILL OF THOMAS STEBBYNE OF BEALCHAM ST. PAULE, 
ESSEX COUNTY, 1597. 

Extracted from the Principal Registry of the Probate Divorce aud Ad- 
miralty Division of the High Court of Justice. 



In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. 



IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the eleauenth daie of the moneth of 
April! in the yeare of our Lord god one thowsand live hundred ninetie seauen 
ami in the nine and thirtie yeare of the raigne of our Soveraigne Ladie Eliza- 
beth by the grace of god Queene of England Fraunce and Irelande defendor 
of Die Earth &c I THOMAS STEBBYNE of Bealeham St Paule in the countie 
i'f Essex husbandman being of good and perfect memorie but yet feareing the 
sudaynes "f death and the mutabillitie of this transitorie liefe Doe make & 
ordaine this my last will and testament in manner and forme followeinge 
and reuoking and adnihilatinge all other wills and testaments heretofore 
by me made or vttered either in words or wrightinge and confirminge this to 
In- onelie my last will and testament first and principallie I will and bequeath 
my soule t<> Almightie god trusting to be saved through the mediation of 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 33 

Jesus Christe my onelie Sauiour and redeemer and my bodie to the eartke 
where it shall please god to call me out of this transitorie liefe Item I giue 
and bequeath vnto John Stebbyne my sonne six shillinges and eight pence 
of lawfull monie of England to be paide vnto him or his assign wthin halfe 
of a yeare next after my decease Item I giue and bequeath vnto Agnes my 
daughter the wiefe of Robert Sudberie fortie shillinges of like monie to be 
paide vnto her or her assign within six monethes next after my decease 
Item I giue and bequeath vnto by cozen John Gierke of Bures Sainct Marie 
fouer pounde of lawfull monie of England to be paide vnto him or his as- 
signes within one whole yeare next after my decease Item I giue and be- 
queath vnto John Cage of Clare twentie shillinges of like monie to be paide 
vnto him within one whole yeare next after my decease Item I giue vnto my 
sisters Joanes daughter nowe called Rose the wiefe of Robert Farra tenne 
shillinges of like monie to be paide vnto her within six monethes next after 
my decease Item I giue and bequeath vnto Clemens Waller widdowe tenne 
shillinges of like monie to be paide vnto her within three monethes next after 
my decease yf the saide Clemens shall soe longe line or els I will it remaine 
to my Executor Item I giue and bequeath vnto Rose my wiefe and George 
Garrad als Butcher my sonne in lawe all the rest of my goode and chattells 
as well read as psonall moueable or vnmoueable whatsoeuer & wheresoeuer 
not being before bequeathed to be equallie deuided betweene them my funer- 
all charges and other neeessarie expences about this my last will and testa- 
ment out of their two partes being deducted And I make and ordaine Rose 
my wiefe and my saide sonne in lawe George Garrad als Butcher to be the 
Executors of this my last will and testament And I will my saide cozen John 
Clerke to be the supvisor of this my last will to see my Executors well and 
trulie performe all guifts and legacies herein especified according to the true 
meaneing thereof In witne.s whereof I haue put my hande and seale to this 
my present testament and last will the daie and yeare aboue written in the 
pnce of William Sympson George Woodde and William Hampton his marke 
the marke of Thomas Stebbyne 
Proved 19th June 1598 
Fos 8 OB. HK 

WILL OF EDWARDE STEBBINGE OF WOODHAM MORTIMER, 
ESSEX COUNTY, 1619. 

Extracted from the Principal Registry of the Probate Divorce and Ad- 
miralty Division of the High Court of Justice. 

In the Prerogative Coui't of Canterbury. 

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the sixt day of Aprill anno Domini 1619 
and in the yeare of the raigne of o'r Soveraigne Lorde James by the grace of 
God now kinge of Englande &c the seaventeenth and of Scotland the two and 
fiftieth I EDWARDE STEBBINGE of Woodham Walter in the countie of 
Essex yeoman beinge weake and sicke in bodie yet of good and perfect re- 
membraunce thanke be vnto god knowinge that all men by nature are borne 

3 



34 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

to dye doe therefore make publish and declare this my last will and testament 
in writinge in manner and forme followinge First and principallie I comend 
my soule into the handes of Almightie god that blessed Trinitie the father 
the Sonne and the holye Ghost assuredly beleevinge that all my sinnes 
throughe the precious meritte and suffringe of Jesus Christe my alone Savior 
and Redeemer are fullie pardoned and done away and that I shall enioye lyfe 
ever lastinge in the heavens after this mortall life ended And my bodie I com- 
itte to Christian buriall And as touchinge those worldly goode wch god of 
his mereie hath bestowed on me my mynde and will is thereof as followeth 
Item I giue and bequeath vnto the poore of the parish of Woodham Walter 
aforesaid twentie shillinge to be paid vnto them by my executor wthin one 
moneth after my decease Item I giue vnto the Ringers wch shall ringe on the 
daye of my buriall tenne shillinge And I doe desire and entreate my lovinge 
freinds Thomas Bodye John Younge William Stelewoman and Chrisostome 
Growte to helpe to carrye and convey my bodye vnto the place of buriall to 
whome I doe giue (in token of my lime and good will towards them) tenne 
shillinge vizt to eyther of them two shillinge and sixe pence All the rest of my 
goodes chattells cattell household stuffe and ymplemente of howshoulde and 
husbandry corne and graine and blade of corne and graine bondes bille spe- 
cialties plate appell readie money and debte whatsoever else I haue or may 
dispose that is testamentarye I doe fullie & wholly giue and bequeath vnto 
Edwarde Stebbinge my sonne whome I doe make & ordaine sole and onely 
executor of this my last will and testament and whome I doe requier to paie 
my funeralls and debts and the legacies by this my will bequeathed And I 
doe desire and entreate the right worshipfull my very good freinde Sr John 
Sames Knight to be overseer of this my last will and testament whome I doe 
humblie desire and entreate to be aydinge and assistinge to my saide sonne 
Edwarde as occasion shalbe offered in all godly and wholsome counsaile 
for the orderinge of his life and affayres To whome I doe giue (in reniem- 
braunce of my thankfull mynde for many favors shewed by him vnto mee) five 
poundes to buy him a ringe In witnesse whereof to this my last will and testa- 
ment I haue putto my seale and subscribed my name the daie and yeare aboue 
written in the presence of The marke of Edwarde Stebbinge 

John Adeock Henry Owgham and Samuell Chese. 
Proved 10th May 1619 

Fos 7 OB HK 
49 Parker 

WILL OF EDWARD STEBBINGE [JR.] OF WOODHAM, MORTIMER, 

ESSEX CO. 1619. 

Extracted from the Principal Registry of the Probate Divorce and Ad- 
miralty Division of the High Court of Justice. 

In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. 

IX THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the fifteenth daye of August In the yeare 
of o'r Soveraigne of or Soveraigne Lord James by the grace of god nowe 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 35 

kinge of England of the seventeenth annoq dni 1619 I EDWARD STEB- 
BINGE of Woodhm Mortimer in the county of Essex Yeoman beinge weake 
and sieke in body yet of good and pfecte memory thankes be vnto allmightie 
god knowinge that all men by nature are borne to dye doe therefore make 
publish and declare this my last will and testament in wrytinge in manner 
and forme followinge First and principally I comend my sonle into the handes 
of allmightie god that blessed Trinitie the father the sonne and the holy 
ghost assured beleevinge that all my sinns of gods greate mercie in Jesus 
Christ are frely pdoned and done away And that I shall haue life everlastinge 
in the heavens and my body I comitt to xpian bnryall and as touchinge 
those worldly goodes wch god of his mercy hath bestowed on me my mynd 
and will is thereof as followeth Item I give and bequeath vnto my brother 
Tobias Manninge of St Mary Craves in the countie of Kent tenne powndes 
to be payde vnto him wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I geve and 

bequeath vnto The wife of the sayde Tobias five powndes to 

be payde vnto her wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give and 
bequeath vnto the twoe daughters of tin- sayde Tobias to either of them 
twenty shillinges a peece to be payde vnto them wthin one yeare next after 
my decease Item I give and beqveath to niy sister Anne Manninge five 
powndes To be payde vnto her wthin one yeare next after my decease Item 
I give vnto my sister Elizabeth the wife of George Midleton live powndes to 
be payde vnto her wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give and 
beqveath vnto all the children of my sayde sister Elizabeth to either of them 
twenty shillinges a peece to be payde vnto them within one yeare next 
after my decease Item I give and beqveath vnto my brother in lawe Edward 
Mabbes and Johan his wife the some of fifteene powndes to be payde vnto 
them or the survivor of them within one yeare next after my decease Item I 
give vnto Thomas a boy keepinge wth the sayde Edward Mabbes twenty 
shillinges to be payde vnto him wthin one yeare next after my decease Item 
I give vnto Anne Roberts servaunt wth the sayde Edward Mabbes tenn shil- 
linges to be payde vnto him likewise within one yeare next after my decease 
Item I give vnto Richard Moorecocks apprentice wth the sayde Edward 
Mabbs five shillings to be payde vnto him wthin one yeare next after my 
decease Item I give and beqveath vnto the Right Worpll Sr John Sams kt 
tenn powndes To be payde vnto him wthin one yeare nexl after my decease 
wch sayde some of tenn powndes I doe give vnto the sayde Sr John Sanies in 
discharge of a legacie of five powndes given and beqveathed vnto the sayde 
Sr John Sanies by the hist will and testament of Edward Stebbinge my 

father deceased and in remembram f my thanckfull mynd to him for many 

favors receaved at his handes Item I give and beqveath vnto Chrisostome 
Grout of Woodhm Mortimer five powndes To be payde vnto him wthin one 
yeare next after my decease Item I give vnto Elizabeth (lie wife of the sayde 
Chrisostome Grouts fyve powndes to be payde vnto her wthin one yeare 
next after my decease Item I give vnto Edmond Groute twenty shillinges 
to be payde vnto him within one yeare next after my decease Item I give 
vnto Thomas Ilamblin servaunt wth the sayde Chrysostome Groute twenty 
shillings to be payde vnto him wthin one yeare Item I give vnto the widdowe 
Groute twenty shillinges to be payde vnto lee- wthin one yeare next after my 



36 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

decease Item 1 give and beqveath vnto John Groute the soime of the afore- 
named Edmund Groute five shillinges to be payde vnto him wthin one yeare 
after my decease Item I give and beqveath vnto John Groute the sonne of 
John Groute deceased five shillings Item I give vnto Suzann Parker servaunte 
wth the sayde Chrisostom Groute twentie shillinges to be payde vnto her 
wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give vnto Thomas Stebbinge 
Richard Stebbinge and Stebbings the sonnes of my vnckle John Stebbinge 
deceased to either of them twenty shillinges a peece to be payde vnto them 
wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give and beqveath vnto John 
Stebbinge Alexander Stebbinge Edward Stebbinge and Matthewe Stebbinge 
the sonnes of my vnckle Alexander Stebbinge to either of them twenty shil- 
linges a peece to be payde vnto them wthin one yeare next after my decease 
Item I give vnto John Fletcher of Terlinge and his wife forty shillinges to 
be payde vnto them wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give and 
beqveath vnto all the children of the sayde John Fletcher and to either of 
them fifteene shillinges a peece to be payde vnto them wthin one yeare next 
after my decease Item I give vnto Cicely Steele my aunte twenty shillinge to 
be payde vnto her wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give vnto 
Marten Steele the sonne of my sayde aunt Cisley twenty shillinges to be 
payde vnto him wthin one yeare next after my decease Item I give and 
beqveath vnto all the other sonnes and daughters of my sayde Aunt Cisly 
twenty shillings a peece To be payde vnto them wthin one yeare next after 
my decease Item I give and beqveath vnto the poore of the pishe of Woodham 
Mortimer aforesayde forty shillinges Item I give vnto the ringers wch shall 
ringe on the daye of my buryall twenty shillings Item I give and bequeath 
vnto the aforenamed Edward Mabbs and Chrysostome Groute to either of 
them of twenty powndes a peece of lawfull mony of England wch sayde 
Edward & Chrisostome I doe make and ordayne executors of this my last 
will and testament All the rest of my goods chattells cattell howsehold stuffe 
and ymplements of howshold and husbandry some and graine plate ready 
money and debts and whatsoeu eles T haue or may dispose that is testa- 

ntaire The legacies before in this my will beqveathed and my funeralls 
debts and the Probate of this my testament beinge first dischardged and 
payde I doe fully and wholly give and beqveath vnto the aforenamed Tobyas 
Manninge my brother Anne Manninge Elzabeth the wife of George Midleton 
aforenamed and Johan the wife of the aforenamed Edward Mabbes my sisters 
to be eqvally devided vnto and betwixt them pte and pte like In Avitnes 
whereof I the sayde Edward Stebbinge to this my last will and testament 

ae put my scale and snbserybed my name the daye and yeare first aboue 
wrytten In the pnce of the psons herevnder named The marke of Edwad 
Stebbinge Jonas Milles and of me Samwell Chese 
Proved 6th September 1619 
Fos 15 OB. UK 

117 Parker 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 37 

WILL OF JOHN STEBBINGE OF FYNCHINGEFOLDE, 

ESSEX CO. 1547 

Extracted from the Principal Registry of the Probate D and Ad- 

miralty Division of the High Court of Justice 

In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 

IX THE NAME OF GOD AMEN In the yere of o'r Lorde god a thowsande 
fyve hundrethe fortie and seven And in the yere of the raigne of Ower 
Soueraigne lorde kinge edwarde the sixte the seeonde the xxijti day of 
Marche I JOHN STEBBINGE of fychingefolde yoman in the countie of 
Essex in the dioee of london beinge of pfute memorye thancke to god make 
and ordeyne this my testament and last will in manner and fourme followynge 
First I commende faiethefullye my soule into thande of allmyghtie god my 
creator and savioure stedfastlie belonyng to be justyfied saved and redemed 
by thonlie merites of Cristes Passion and my boddye 1" be buried in the 
churche yarde of fyshingefelde Item I gene and bequeth to the highe aulter of 
the same ehurche for my tythes and oblacons necligentlie forgotton tenne 
shillinges Item I geue and bequethe to the comon huche for the releyse of the 
poore twelue pence Item I geve and bequethe to Thomas Mylkesopp my sonne 
in lawe and my wyffe together my ferme for terme of yeres if she kepe her 
soole And if it fortune her for to mary Then I will thai she shall haue my 
tenementes at Stanborne called James and the house at the ehappell for terme 
of her life naturall And after her deceas to remayne to Edwarde my eldesl 
sonne Item I geue and bequethe to John my sonne the house thai I boughl of 
Thomas Lewes called perses wt thappurtennee and the coppye presl crofte 
and longe grove in Stanburne to him and to his heires [tern I evuc and be- 
quethe to William my sonne my copy lyenge in fychingfelde called knolle 
to him and to his heires Item I geue and bequethe to Thomas my sonne my 
house called Copers to him and to his heires Item I geue and bequethe to 
Alice my doughter fyftene poundes at the daye of marriage and Eoure bease 
Item I geue and bequethe to Thomas my sonne thirtene poundes thirtene 
shillinges foure pence at xvj yeres of age Item T geue and bequethe to Edward 
my sonne thirtene poundes thirtene shillinge iiijd to be deliuered to him at 
thage of xvj yeres Item I geue and bequethe to John my sonne thirtene 
poundes thirtene shillinges foure pence to be deliuered to him a1 the age of 
xvj yeres Item I bequethe to William my sonne twelue poundes to be deliuered 
to him at thage of xvj yeres And if it fortune thai anny of my said childrene 
do departe (as god forbydd before they shall receyue theire porcion Thai 
then I will thai the saide parte or portion shall evenlye be deuyded betwexte 
them that dothe lyve Item I will that all my householde stuffe wt all thimple- 
mente belonginge to it shall evenlye be deuyded betwixt my wyfe and all 
my childrene my wife to thone half and my childrene thother Item 1 will 

that Thomas Mylkesopp shall haue xlti poundes to upie wl all vntill suche 

tyme as my foure sonnes (that is to save Edward John Thomas William 
come to thage of twentie yeres And then to deliuer them thirtie poundes and 
the residue to Thomas Mylkesopp and euery of them to haue even porcion 



38 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



And if anuy of my sonnes do departe That then his or there pte to be evenlye 
devyded betwexte them that dothe lyve The residue of all my goodes movable 
and vnmovable I geue and bequethe to Thomas Mylkesoppe and margery my 
wiffe Whom I do constitute ordeyne and make my executours to dyscharge 
and fulfill this my laste will and testament and to paye my debtes And thomas 
niylkesopp thelder to be my supervysoure of this my testamente and laste 
will and he for to haue for his paynes and laboure takinge twentie shillinges 
Wytnes of this my last will speeiallye called and required therevnto John 
Mady Vicar Thomas Mesant John Firman wt other 
Proved 28th April 1548 

Fos 9 OB. HK 
5 Poppulwell 

SUFFOLK COUNTY. 



I'M-'*' - 

Hist, of 

Suffolk 
(1843) 
I A sup- 
plement 
to the 
Suffolk 
Traveller) 
I p. 110. 
p. 111. 



"Collect- 
anea 
Topogra- 
phlca et 
Genea- 

l.lL'i'il" 

VII 

p. 301. 



"Parish of Kattelborough — Ketelbiria, or Ketelburge. Hundred of Loes. 
That parcel of land whereon Kettleburgh hall (now so called) stood, — was sold, 
by George de Tye (who had it from the heirs of sir Thomas Charles) to 
WILLIAM STEBBING, of this parish, Gent." 

"WILLIAM, son of JOHN STEBBING, in the beginning of the reign of 
King Henry VII. was proprietor of the above (Kettleburgh Hall) as well 
as divers other lands in this parish. He had two sons, William and 
Thomas, and by his will, dated 1500, charged a close in Kettleburgh with the 
finding of a lamp in that parish, and Hoo chancels, called hence Lamp Close. 
WILLIAM STEBBING, his eldest son, increased the paternal estate, by the 
purchase of New Kettelburgh Hall of George de Tye of Easton, in the 18th, 
of King Henry VIII. He died about 1542, leaving two daughters, his co- 
heirs, namely Frances, who married Arthur Penning, and Elizabeth, who in 
1560 sold her moiety of the estate, to the said Arthur Penning, her brother- 
in-law." 

"ARTHUR PENNING, ESQ., eldest son of John Pennyng, of Kettleburg, 
gent., married, first, FRANCES, the eldest daughter of WILLIAM STEB- 
BING, gent., and resided at Kettleburgh Hall in 1556; by her he had a son 
John, who died a bachelor in 1591; and a daughter." [The above is under 
heading of "Notices of Livermere, Parva, Suffolk." Livermere is about 
thirty-eight miles north of Stebbing.] 



Parish 
Records 
of 

Kettle- 
burgh, 
Eng. 
•Sent by 
i; 
Daviea 

of 

Kettle 

burgh 

Rectory 

Eng. 

Feb. 8, 

1901. 



STEBBINS OF KETTLEBURGH. 

Children of Robert Stebbing & Elizabeth his wife: 

Elizabeth bap. "ye fyrste day of December 1563." 

William bap. April 1, 1571. 

James bap. Nov. 16, 1574. 
Elizabeth Stebbings ye wife of Robt Stebbing was Buryed ye Twenty 

day of February 1588. 
Robert Stebbincr was buryed 16 day of Aprill 1593. 

Children of George Stebbing & Bridgett his wife : 
James bap. Oct. 7, 1565. 




EXTERIOR OF OLD CHURCH AT KETTLEBUKGII. SUFFOLK COUNTY, 

ENGLAND. 

"Portions of this church existed al the I! E William the Conqueror in 

II present form ii \\:is certainly existing in the earlj pari of the fourteenth 
century, lis lisi ..r Rectors Roes liaclt to i::m. Several names of the Stehbins 
family' are found In the registers here." I; i> Oavies, i> [")., fi>st„i Rector. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 39 

Robert bap. Sept. 16, 1567. 
William bap. Oct. 2, 1569. 
Rose bap. Aug. 1, 1572. 
Elizabeth bap. Aug. 7, 1577. 
Frances bap. July 31, 1580. 

Brigit Stebbings, the wife of George Stebbyng, was buried the XXII of 
March 1610. 

Children of John Stebbings & Margarett his wife : 
( ?) bap. Jan. 1, 1570. 

Joanna bap. Aug. 12, 1571. 
George Stebbing bap. Mar. 29, 1575. 
Elizabeth bap. March 3, 1577; buried May 22, 1571 (?). 
Daniel bap. July 13, 1578. 
John bap. May 6, 1582. 
Edward bap. April 1, 1584. 
Alice bap. March 20, 1585. 
Agnes bap. June 16, 1587. 
Mary bap. Aug. 20, 1589. 

Margaret Stebbing the wife of John Stebbing was buried eleven day 
September, 1611. 

John Stebbing was buried 24 of December 1615. 

Children of Richard (or Rowland) Stebbings & Mary (or Maria) his 
wife: 

Mary bap. Mar. 29, 1595. 

John bap. Feb. 4, 1603. 

Margarett bap. Oct. 16 [no year given]. 

Children of Symon Stebbings & Margarett his wife : 
Syruon bap. Feb. 1, 1564. 

Children of William Stebbings & his wife: 

John bap. Mar. 25, 1597. 

Children of Daniel Stebbings & ffrances his wiffe : 
Agnes bap. Sept. 3, 1609. 
Margarett bap. Feb. 20, 1611. 

Children of Robt. Stebbings & Margarett (or Maryett) his wife: 
Robert bap. Nov. 1, 1611. 
Henery bap. Mar. 18, 1613. 
George bap. Nov. 14, 1615. 
Margaret bap. Nov. 16, 1617. 
Elizabeth bap. April 5, 1620. 
Mary bap. Feb. 8, 1624. 

Robert Stebbings signs the registers as Church-warden in 1619. 



40 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Children of Daniel & Ararninta his wife: 
John bap. Jan. 31, 1613. 

Children of Edward Stebbings & ffrancis his wife : 
Ellen bap. Jan. 16, 1614. 
John bap. Aug. 1, 1618. 

Children of John Steebynge & Margaret his wife : 
Henery bap. Feb. 20, 1619. 
Wylliam bap. June 18, 1626. 

John Stebbing and Margarett Button were maryed the sixteen day of 
August, 1611. 

Children of Richard Stebbing & . . . nira his wife: 
William bap. April 24, 1631. 

Children of Henry Stebbing & Marget his wife: 
Marget bap. May 11, 1647. 

Children of Robert Stebbing & his wife: 
Samuel bap. Oct. 12, 1652. 

Children of William Stebbing & Anne his wife : 
Elizabeth bap. Oct. 12, 1652. 
Thamar bap. Mar. 21, 1663. 

Children of Robert Stebbing & Alice his wife : 
Alice bap. Sept. 13, 1646. 

Children of Samuel Stebbing & Phebe his wife: 
George bap. Feb. 24, 1662. 

Children of John Stobings & Mary his wife : 
Robert bap. Jan. 8, 1617. 

John Stebbings was baptized (during) 1561. 

Edward Dwele & Fylippa Stebbing were maryed ye one & Twenty day of 

August 1564. 
Enery Stebbings & Brigett Dodrill were maryed ye eight day of October 

1564. 
John Jennynge & Margarett Stebbings were maryed ye fifteen day of 

July 1565. 
Robert Stebbings & Joanna Brandeston were maryed the syxe day of 

June 1594. 
Edward Stebbing & Aramid Murcham were maried ye twenty day of 

August 1612. 
Roger Palmer & Mary Stebbynge were maryed on ye 20 of June 1625. 
Richard Stobinge & Anne Worledge were maried ye 17 day of September 

1629. 
Elizabeth Stebbings was buryed ye syxe day of february 1563. 




INTERIOR OF < >l .1 > CHURCH XV KKTTLRISUROII. SUFFOLK COUNTY, 

ENGLAND. 

in 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 41 

Daniel Stebbings son of Daniel Stebbing was Buryed ye 16 day of Janu- 
ary 1565. 

Daniel Stebbings was Buryed on fyrste day of Aug 1565. 

Richard Stebbings was buried January ye 28 1633. 

Anne ye Daughter of Robt Stebbing was buried Aug ye 8 1637. 

Joane Stebbinge was buried August 17 1638. 

Henry Stebbing was buried 5 Sept. 1661. 

Alice Stebbing was buried Nov. 14 1666. 

Marie daughter of Samuel Stebbing was buried Oct 6 1667. 

Margarett Stebbing widow was buried 29 July 1669. 

William Stoobing was buried Apr 20 1670. 

Elizabeth Stebbing was buried 4th day of March 1674. 

Agnes Stebbings daughter of Margery Stebbings was buried April 14, 
1594. 

STEBBING WILLS AT IPSWICH. 

JOHNES STEBBYNG of Ketylburgh, dated 26 September 1465, mentions Extracted 
Sons Willmi and Johes. nais by 

Proved 11 November 1465. Hubbard, 

No. 15 
Museum St., 

WILLMI STEBBYNG of Ketilbergh, dated 29 November 1471, mentions ]v™ ich - 
John Coote, Willmi Woods and Thomas Hyll of Framynghm and Barthi {?" ,ep 1 t 4 00 . 
Martyn of Ketilbergh. 

WILLMI STEBBING of Ktilbergh, dated 3 September 1536, mentions George 
Cony, Thomas Toley, John Tye, Thomas Cosyn, Brothers Thomas and John 
and George, Wyff Rose. 
Proved 20 February 1540. 

JOHN STEBBING the Elder of Ketylbergh, dated 6th (no month) 1540, 
mentions Sons, Thomas, John, Pranneis and. George — Daughter Ursula and 
wife Alyce to whom he gives "2 twelmonyth Calves*' and Son Anthony to 
whom he gives "2 twelmonyth Calves & wyth 3 mylche Keen." gives to all 
his "belchyldren oon lambe a peec and to Robert Onyneys chyldren oon lambe 
a peec." 
Proved 14 January 1540. 

WILLIAM STEBBING of Earle Soham, Yeoman, dated 8 June 1643, Wife 
Pleasance, gives to her all plate, brasse, pewter, linning and wooling together 
with such chests, boxes and presses as the same are usually laid in. Youngest 
Sonne, Henry; Eldest Sonne William; John Watling; Peter Harper. 
Proved 19 January 1643. 

JOHN STEBBYNGE of Ketilburghe, dated 20 November 1566, mentions— 
Sonne Leonarde. Robert Stebbinge late the Sonne of Lionell Stebbing. 
William Stebbinge, Agnes Stebbinge, Ursula Stebbinge, Margaret Stebbinge. 
Alice Stebbinge, Elizabeth Stebbinge and Bridgette Stebbinge, Sonne Leon- 
ard's children. 



42 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Sonne in lawe Humfreye Feringtonne's Children, Alexander, Leonarde, 

Lionell, Margaret & Emrne. 

Sonne in lawe Thomas Laeye and his children William & Leonarde. 

Son in law Leonarde Curteys children Leonard & Elizabeth. 

William Wurliche late the Sonne of Roberte Wurliche. 

Daughter Phillippe Curteys. 

Brother William. 

Phillip Stebbinge Brother's Sonne. 

Robert Quinceye & William Quinceye. 

William Stebbinge, Brother's Sonne & Marye his Syster. 

Margaret Pels, Wief 's Daughter. 

Christian Pels, another of Wief 's Daughters. 

Lawrence Pels, Wief 's Sonne. 

Wief, Margerye. 

Proved 22 October 1568. 

WILLI STEBBING of Hoo, Yeoman, dated 20 Julye 1584 
Willm Stebbing his Wyeves Sonne; Erne, Wyef Bridget Stebbing, Wyeves 
Daughter. Phillipe Stebbing, Brother. Leonard Stebbing, Thomas Stebbing 
and Arthur Stebbing — Brother Phillipes Sonnes. Sister Mary. Robert Jervies 
& Wyeves Daughter Ursula. John Stebbing & George Stebbing of Kettle- 
burghe. Proved 1 September 1584. 

ROBERT STEBBYN of Kettleburgh (no date), mentions Agnes Stebbyn, 
Daughter Margeries Daughter. Daughters Edethie, Alice, Elizabeth, Priscilla 
& Margerie. Sons Willmi & James. Proved 6 March 1593. 

WILLM STEBENE of Sweslinge, dated 13 August 1598, Wyff, Margerye; 
Daughter, Margerye. Proved 31 October 1598. 

PHILLIP STEBBING of Earle Sohame, Yeoman, dated 25 January 1603, 
mentions Henry & Olyver, Sonnes ; Thomas Browne, Grandchild ; Elizabeth 
Browne, Daughter, wife of Sonne in law William Browne; Henry Marcant, 
late deceased Father-in-law; Margery Browne, Grandchild; Sir Anthony 
Wingfield, Knight. Gives to Dorothie Carter his Sister in law tenement Hetts 
in Kettleburgh according to the last will and Testament of his late deceased 
Brother Robert Stebbing. To Robert Stebbing his Son medow or Penne in 
lino. Mentions tenements & land in Brandeston, Crettingham, Earle Soham 
& Ashfield. Margerie Howard Widow; John Cornewallis, Esqr: William 
Masham of London; Elizabeth, wife; Anne Gibson, wife of Son Olyver. Proved 
5 July 1604. 

WILLIAM STEBBING of Framsden, Yeoman, dated 20 January 1614 Wife, 
Joane; .Son William; lands in Shattisham, in Stowe and in Parham; Grand- 
children, William and Henry Stebbing; mentions lands in Stowe, Stow- 
upland and Stonham; Grandchildren, Joan & Elizabeth; Pore of Earl Ston- 
li.mi & Crettingham Manor and Rectorie of Winston. Proved 10 February 
1614. 

FRANCIS STEBBINGE of Shottisham, Husbandman, dated 6 October 1622 ; 
Wyfe, Elizabeth, mentions William Stebbing the younger of Earle Soome. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 43 

Also mentions children but does not give any of their names. Proved 18 
January 1622 [1622-3]. 

ROBERT STEBBYNG of Hollysley dated 11 December 1531; Wife, Agnes; 
Houses & lands in Hollysley & Schatyshm [now Shottisham] Daughter Cecely; 
mentions Cherche of Ketylburgh ; George Stebbing. Proved 17 January 
1531. 

MARRIAGE BONDS AT IPSWICH. Crib's 

Marriage 

License 

Bonds 

Julv 2, 1664. JOHN STEBBING of Trimley St. Mary, yeoman, single, and at 

Ipswich. 

ELIZABETH LOVIS of Kirton, single. p 2. 

October 20, 1664. HENRY STEBBING of Woodbridge, grocer, and DE- P 4. 

BORAH DOWSING of Easton, single. 

September 13, 1670. JAMES WYARD of Brundish, and MRS. JANE P . 9. 

STEBBING of Campsey Ash. 

May 9, 1671. ROBERT STEBBINGE of fframsden, and ELIZABETH P . 11. 

ELLIOTT of the same, single. 

December 28, 1686. GEORGE STEBBINGE of Woodbridge, single man, p. 21. 

and ELIZ. PIERSON of Ipswich, spinster. 

January 26, 1686-7. JOHN STEBBING of Baddingham, single man, and p. 22. 

ELIZABETH BONNET of the same, widow. 

November 28, 1710. JAMES STEBBING of Woodbridge. single man, and P . 28. 

ELIZ. MASON of Butley, widow. 

June 21, 1711. JOSHUA BRIGHTING of Woodbridge, widower, and ANN p- 30. 

STEBBING of the same, spinster. 

November 18. 1721. EDWARD WAUGH of Woodbridge, single, and DE- p- 60. 

BORAH STEBBING. of Woodbridge, single. 

February 21, 1722-3. THOMAS MASH of Heveningham, and SUSANNA p- 65. 

STEBBING of Sibton. 

November 25. 1728. WILLIAM STEBBING of Missley, Esses, single, and p- 85. 

ELIZ. SYER of Gosbeck, single. 

August 26, 1736. JOHN STEBBING of Wickham, single, and LYDIA p "4- 

KXIGHTS of Halesworth, single. 

June 7, 1739. WILLIAM REVANS of Halesworth, and MARY STEBBING p- 12s. 

of Wickham Market. 

August 29, 1745. FRANCIS KERRICK of Parham, widower, and MARY p «i. 

STEBBING of Baddingham, widow. 

July 6, 1746. GEORGE STEBBING of Woodbridge, and RACHEL KER- p- 154. 

RIDGE of Ipswich. 

October 12, 1749. ROBERT WELTON, widower, and MARGARET STEB- p "5. 

BING single, both of Wickham Market. 

December 3, 1749. ROBERT JEAFFRESoX of Pettistree, and LYDIA p- "~- 

STEBBING of Wickham Market, widow. 

Crisp's 

BAPTISMS AT PARKENITAM. [*, 

of Parken- 

bani, 

1679. JOHN STEBBING, son of JOHN STEBBING & SUSAN his wife, {J"^ 

was baptized ffeb : 13th. 



44 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



;.. 81. 









1681. SUSANNA, the daughter of JOHN STEBBEN and SUSAN his wife, 
was baptized April 5th. 

1682. JOHN, the son of JOHN STEBBIN and SUSAN his wife, was baptized 
Beceinbr ye 28th. 

1683. ANN, daughter of JOHN STEBBIN and ANN his wife, was baptized 
January 26th. 



BURIALS AT PARKENHAM. 



I, 84. 
p. 92. 



1679. JOHN STEBBING, Son of JOHN STEBBING, was buried March 10th. 

1682. JOHN STEBBIN was buried ffebruary ye 2d. 

1684. ANN STEBBIN was buried Aprill 14. 

1696. REBECCA STEBBIN was buried Octobr, ye 22th. 



i Irisp's 

Parish 

Registi 

. I ar ton, 

Suffolk 

Co., 

p. 36. 

p. "7. 

sale. Suf- 
p. 11. 
I' 24. 

p ..-. 



MARRIAGES AT CARLTON. 

1626 Sep. 6. RICHARD STEBBING, widower, and EUNICE BURGIS, single 

woman. 

1644. Dec. 30. WILLIAM KNIGHTES and MARY STEBBING, both single. 

MARRIAGES AT KELSALE. 

1591 Sep. 20. ROBR'T CARTER and DORYTHIE STEBBINGE. 

1773 Oct. 19. JOHN GAYFORD and MARY STEBBING, both single. 

1775 Nov. 21. JOHN STEBBING, singleman, and MARY GARWOOD, widow. 



BAPTISMS AT KELSALE. 



p 120 

p. 1-17. 



1747, Mar. 6. JOHN, of JOHN and JANE STEBBING. 

1750, June 17, HANNAH, of JOHN and JANE STEBBING. 

1788, May 11, LETITIA GAYFORD, d. of JOHN GAFORD and MARY his 

wife (late STEBINS, Spinster), born Apr. 4. 



BURIALS AT KELSALE. 



p. 224. 1757 Feb. 20, JOHN STEBBING. 

1778 June 14, JANE STEBBING. 
1779, Aug. 6, WILLIAM STEBBING. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



i 

el Mei 
aldica 
2nd 

II 



Ex tract from will of Johan'is Bacon of Stowemarket, Ipswich, Eng., dated 
3d of .July 1567. Proved Sep. 1567. "Also I gyve and bequeth unto JOHN 
STEBBINGE of Branston my new hat ami beste Cote my blacke dublet and 
my lether Jerkyn." "I also gyve to JOHN STEBBINGE of Brandeston 
an Ewen bowe with a quiver of Arrows." [Brandeston is thirteen miles 
northeast of Ipswich.] 




INTERIOR OF CHURCH VT KETTLEB1 UGH, SI FFOLK COl NT'S 
ENGLAND. 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 45 



Nicholas Stanton of Ipswich, in his will dated November 9, 1648, bequeathed 
to MRS. ELIZABETH STEBBING of Brandeston, forty shillings. 



Water's 
Gleanings 
in Eng- 
land in 
N. B. H. 

ANNE daughter of ROBERT STEBBING of Monuden Gent. 2nd wife of vol'so** 8 " 

p. 130. 



THOMAS DADE of Petestry in Com. of Suffolk, Gent. visita- 

lions of 



DADE. 



Suffolk 
(1664) 



PETTISTREE CHURCH. Miscei- 

laenea 
et Her- 

[On a flat stone in the chancel.] S n d <j ca 

series 

"Here lieth interred the i>. 200. 

Body of ANNE the daughter 

of ROBERT STEBBING of 

Moneden Gen. who was first 

Married to William Page of 

Grundisburg Gen. and then 

to Thomas Dade of Pettistree 

Esq. leaving no issue, Died 

the 13 of March 1693 in 

the eightieth year of her 

age."" 

[Monewden is about twelve miles north by northeast of Ipswich, and 46 
miles northeast of Stebbing. Pettistree is in East Suffolk, twelve miles north- 
east from Ipswich. Grundisburg is in East Suffolk about five miles north 
from Ipswich.] 

"ELIZABETH dr of HENRY STEBBING of Wysett Stiff." married LeNeve's 
"JOHN HACKETT dr. D. Rector of St. Andrews Holborn. London. Bishop grei's 
of Coventry & Litchfield, dyed 28 Octob. 1670 buried in his own Cathedrall Knights 
under a Noble Monument." Their son Sir Andrew Hacket was knighted p. 244. 
at Whitehall Jan. 16, 1670. [ELIZABETH STEBBING was born probably 
between 1610 and 1620.] [Wisset is twenty-nine miles northeast from Ips- 
wich, near Halesworth, and sixty-four miles northeast of Stebbing.] 

"Parish of Poslingford — Poslindeorda or Poslingewrda Clopton Hall be- rage's 

to 1 Suffolk 

longs to the rev. JOHN NEWMAN STUBBIN, rector of Offton in this iv 

p. 892. 

county. Vislta . 

tions Of 

"NEWMAN JOHN STUBBIN, Clerk of Clopton Hall in Poslingford, b y SS Har- 
Rector of Somersham, County Suffolk, married MARTHA, daughter of James society 
Sparrow, born 15 Feb. 1761. p.fie.'and 

[Poslingford is thirty miles west of Ipswich, and fifteen miles northeast Landed* 
of Stebbing. Somersham is five miles northwest of Ipswich.] 'Ts'.-!m 

p. 1266. 

MARY, wife of Francis D'Eye Gent., eldest daughter of ROBERT STEB- J£{? e c a el ' et 
BING Gent, and Mary his wife. ,1. Nov. 3, L747 ae. 31. [b. 1716, her father gerai^ 
would have been born about 1670 to 1685.] From Eye Church, Cullom l^ d % 



46 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Burke's 
Commoners 
(1S36) II 
p. 615, aud 
Burke's 
Landed 
Gentry 

I l.S.MPi 

p. 1641. 



Suffolk, England. [Arms of D'Eye shown.] "1745 Sep. 11 Mr. Francis 
D eye and MRS. MARY STEBBING were married in Brome Chapel." Eye 
Church Register Suffolk. 

WILLIAM STEBBING ESQ. married ANNE [born about 1677 (?)] 
daughter of Sir Robert Wright, Knight of Wrangford, and Elizabeth Scroggs 
his third wife. 



[See also, Henry Stebbing and others, in 
dix C] 



'Stebbins Authors" Appen- 



MIDDLESEX COUNTY. 

Will of HENRIE STEBBINGE of Highgate 
Middlesex Co. 1601. 

Extracted from the Principal Registry of the Probate Divorce and Admir- 
alty Division of the High Court of Justice. 

In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. 



IN THE NAME OP GOD AMEN the sixteenth day of June in the yeare 
of our lorde God one Thowsande six hundred and one and in the thre and 
fortiethe yeare of her Maiesties raigne I HENRIE STEBBINGE of Highegate 
in the countie of Middlesex yoman beinge sicke in bodie but of good and 
perfecte remembraunce (thankes be given to god therefore) doe make and 
ordaine this my last will & testamente in manner and forme followinge 
that is to saie firste and principallie I bequeathe my soule into the handes 
of my saviour Jesus christe whoe hathe redemed it and my bodie to be 
buried in the parishe churche wherein 1 am laste living Item I giue and be- 
queathe vnto my brother Roberte Stehbinge fortie poundes in mann follow- 
inge that is to saie To haue the vse of the saied fortie poundes duringe his 
naturall life conditionallie he firste enter into bande imeadiately after my 
decease to my cosen John Gibbes of Frendes in Norffolcke yoman for the 
repaiemente of the saied fortie poundes after his decease to my two sonnes 
Evans and John Stebbinge Item I giue and bequeathe vnto my eldeste sonne 
Evans Stebbinge sixscore poundes of good and lawfull English money to be 
paide vnto him when he shall accomplishe the age of twentie & fower yen's 
Item I giue vnto my sonne John Stehbinge sixscore poundes of curraunte 
English money to be paide vnto him likewise when he shall accomplishe the 
of twentie fower yeres All the resl of my goodes cattels & chattels move- 
able & imoveable not given nor bequeathed my debte & legacies paied & 
funeralls discharged I giue & bequeath vnto my wcl-beloved brother Robert 
Stebbinge whom I make & ordaine Executor of this my last will & testament 
praienge him to be aidinge and counsailinge my foresaide executor faith- 
fully to pforme my will in mann aforesaide And I giue him for his paines 
thre poundes in token of my goodwill Item T farther giue vnto my brother 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 47 

Robert Stebbinge my lease of my house in Hounesditch dureing his natural! 
life And after his decease equallie to my two sonnes the marke of Henrie 
Stebbinge Sealed & signed in the prsence of John Bond & John God 

A NOTE TAKEN breifelie of such bandes as are fonnde of Henrie Steb- 
binge the sixteenth of June Anno one thowsande sixe hundred and one Item 
a Bande of John Robertson which comethe to five poundes ten shillinges Item 
a Surrender of Edward Quintin for twentie two poundes Item a bande of 
John Murrell of Besingham in the countye of Norffolcke for two poundes 
Item a bande of John Murrell for twentie poundes at Michaelmas one thow- 
sande sixe hundred and one Item a bande of Edward Wilshe of Stuson in Suff 
for one pounde Item a bande of Willm Alfrey for twentie poundes Item a 
bande of Willm Alfrey for two poundes Item a bande of Edwarde Wilsham for 
ten poundes Item a bande of Willm Buckenhn Jun of Disse in Norff for one 
poundes Item a bande of Willm Buekenhan for ten poundes Item a bande 
of Henri Dowdale of Gosfeilde in Essex for twentie poundes Item a bande of 
Roberte Stokes for ten poundes Item a bande of Robte Stoakes for one pounde 
Item a bande of William Barker for fiftie poundes Item a bande of Willm 
Barker for five poundes Item a bande of Willm Tooke for twentie poundes 
Item a bande of Willm Tooke for five poundes ten shillinge Item a bande of 
Humfrey Button for one pounde Item a bande of Humfrey Button for twentie 
poundes Item a bond of Mr Sharlowe for 60£ Ite Mr Picke oweth 9£ Item a 
lease of an house in hounsditch 30£ 
Proved 8th July 1601 

Fos 8 OB. HK. 
47 Woodhall 

LONDON. 

SARA STEBBINS & JOSEPH BRISTOW m. June 1, 1620 at St. Mary Lee n.y. 
Strand, Lond, Eng. by license from Bishop of London. Bi. n Rec. 

At the same place THOS. STEBBING m. May 0, 1622, GRACE f™£ 
MITCHELL. Jgje. 

A codicil to the will of Edmund Wilson of the Parish of Si. Mary Bowe n. e. h. 
in London, was witnessed by ROBT STEPPINGE Sept. 30, 1633. leg. 



XI. II 

p 177. 



MARRIAGES, ST. DUNSTAN'S PARISH. 



The Church of St. Dunstan was on Fleet Street in the City of London, r-arish 
tit j. Regis- 
West, tersof 

1567 Nov. FRAUNCIS STEBBINGE, gent, and FRAUNCES MORGAN. s,'m-'" D " 

ELIZABETH STEBBEINES & W.\i. YTJGELL of Lymehous m. dune 15, Fergu- 

' SOD S St. 

1(1(16. Dunstan's 

ELIZABETH STEBBING of Burntwood in Essex M [Maid] L. F. 0. Eng 8 ? 

p. 63i 

[License, Faculty Office or Court] m. [or License] April 24. 1634, to JOHN P . T24. 
CLARKE of Newington in Middlesex gent. 

ROBERT STEBBIN of St Gyles Cripplegate Cordwinder & MARY JUN \j l06 . 
M. [Maid] m. Aug. 4. 1661. 

"The epitaphs formerly in St. Dunstan's Church have been printed in 
several editions of Stowe's Survey (most fully in the edition of 1754, Vol. I, 



48 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Collect- 
anea Topo- 
graphica 
et Genea- 
logica 
V 

p. 213 
& 
IV 
p, 86. 



pp. 734-6) also in Seymour's History of London (1735) and in that by Mait- 
land. Those remaining shortly before the demolition of the Church will be 
found in the Historical Account by Rev. J. F. Denham, accompanying the 
"Views Exterior and Interior and principal monuments &c of the Church of 
St. Dunstan." 

Rev. Henry Stebbing D. D. Chaplain to the King printed a volume of 
sermons in 1G39 in London. 



Memoir 
of the 
Steb- 
bins 
Family 
p. 13. ' 



KENT COUNTY. 

THOMAS STEBING is mentioned (3. Edw. I, 1275) as possessing a house 
in Bernewell, a suburb of Canterbury, (Co. Kent) which he had inherited 
from his father WALTER STEBING. 

[Canterbury is about sixty miles southeast of Stebbing.] 



Water's 
Gleaning 

in F.ng. 
X. 10. II. 
&G. 
Keg. 
Vol. 48 

p. 120. 



e 
Genea- 
logist 

I 1 St. 

series ) 
III 
p. 200. 



Burke's 

Landed 
Gentry 
i 1850) 
p. 1641. 



CAMBRIDGE COUNTY. 

"Timothy St. Nicholas of the parish of St. Marys in the Isle of Ely 
within the Co. of Cambridge" who made his will June 13, 1606, bequeathed 
"To my deere and lovinge brother [brother-in-law] STEBBINGE and my 
moste approved faithefull frend sixe Angells." [An angel was an English 
coin of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, varying in value 
from 6 shillings 8 pence to ten shillings ($.58 to $2.50). It bore the figure 
of St. Michael.] 

THOMAS PLACKE d. about 1620, m. FRANCES, daughter of 

STUBBING of West Wickham in com. Cambridge. [West Wickham is six 
miles north of Helion Bumpstead, and seventeen miles north of Stebbing.] 

NORFOLK COUNTY. 

WILLIAM STEBBING married ANNE WRIGHT, born about 1610, daugh- 
ter of Thomas Wright of Kilverstone, Norfolk County, and Jane Jermyn. 



YORK COUNTY. 
RICARDUS STEBBYNGE. 



anao 
graphica 
et 
Genea- 

11 

p. 367. 



Survey of Grandmont Priory in Yorkshire. 

This Priory, situated in Eskdale, was a cell of the Priory of Grosmont in 
Normandy, and was founded in the reign of John, by Joan daughter of 
William Fossa rd. 

"Prioratus sive Domus Fralrum vocat' boni homines ordinis beate, Marie 
de Grandemonte. In Rentali renovat' secundo die junii anno 28vo. Regis 
Henrici 8vi. coram Rogero Cholmcley, senior milite, Leonardo Bekwith, et 
Hugone Fuller, tunc Commissionarijs Domini Regis ibidem, inter alia cintine- 
tur sic et sequiter. * * * 

li'K'AKDUS STEBBYNGE tenet uniun eotagium cum uno clauso adjacente 
in Egton predict et reddit inde per annum 9s." 



BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL. 49 

[translation.] 

A priory or house of friars called the Good men of the Order of Blessed 
Mary of Grandmont. 

Rental [or contract] renewed on the 2nd day of June, of King Henry 
VIII 's rule the 28th year [1537] in the presence of Roger Cholmeley senior, 
soldier, Leonard Bekwith and Hugo Fuller, then Commissioners of his Majesty 
the King of that plaee. [Among other things was the following] * * * 

RICHARD STEBBYNGE held one cottage with an enclosed field adjacent, 
in Egton predict et reddit inde per annum 9s." 

DORSET COUNTY. 
[From a magazine published in 1S2S.J 

"The following inscription is copied from a door in a village in Dorset- 
shire, England. 'JOHN STIBBINS, taylor, shoemaker, and astronomer. I 
also keeps a journeyman to do all kinds of carpenters and blacksmiths works 
and to hang bells, &c. Aney ladey or genteelman as bespeaks a cote or a pair 
of breeches, may have it on Friday or Saturday without fail. N. B. being 
rumered abroad that I intended leaving off business on account of my being 
elected church warding, I hope my friends wont give eare to such blood 
thirsty reports. JOHN STIBBINS. 



J 1 J 



NOT LOCATED. 

CATHERINE STEBBINS, daughter and heiress of Mr. n.e. 

Stebbins, married [about 1510-1535] John Adams. They had a son John Register 
Adams who married Margery Squire and had Richard Adams who married p. iio' and 
Berington and had Henry Adams who came to Braintree, Massa- of Royal 

J !('*-. I 'I » [1 t 

chusetts, and was the ancestor of John Adams, second President, and John voi i 



Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States. 



p. 68. 



COAT OF ARMS. 

The various Coats of Arms granted to this family are described as fol- 
lows : 

"STEBBING (of London [Middlesex Coiuity] and Wisset, Suffolk County) Burke-s 
Quarterly, or and gules, on a bend sable, five bezants. Crest, A lion's head - V| , 
erased, argent." This coat of arms and crest was also used by the STEB- 
BINGS of Woodrising, Norfolk County, their motto being "Quiescam." 

STEBBINS: Argent, a Griffin segreant azure, langued and membered Memoir 

gules, between three cross crosslets. It is further alluded to as follows: "A stebbins 

Family 
Coat of arms in the Northampton [Massachusetts] family of STEBBINS is <i?5i) 



expressed in these words: — 'He beareth Argent a Griffin rampant with wings 
displayed between three cross crosslets azure, by the name of STEBBINGS.' " 
This is given as it was taken by Zebina Stebbins [No. 669] from a book of 
Heraldry in Boston, between the years 1780 and 1790. Rietstap (Armorial 



P 13 






50 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Berry's 
Diction- 
ary of 
Heraldry 
Vol.2 
and 

Burke's 
General 
Armory 
p. 983. 



General, Vol. 2, p. 828), who probably got his information from the "Memoir 
of the Stebbins Family," expresses it in French as follows: "STEBBINS 
ou STEBBING Angl. Etats-Unis. D'arg. a un griffon d'azur, ace. de trois 
croisettes de gu." 

STUBBING (of West Broughton, Derby County. MARGARET, eldest 
sister and co-heir of THOMAS STUBBING of West Derby, 1611; married 
George Buxton, Esq. of Bradborn.). Quarterly, azure and argent, five bezants 
in bend. Crest A lamb segant proper. Collared gules, reposing the dexter 
foot on a trefoil slipped vert. 



STEBBINS EMIGRANTS. 



Memoir 
of the 
Stebbins 
Family 
p. 14. 
Apple- 
ton's 
Cyc. of 
American 
Biog. 
Drake's 
Roxbury, 
Mass. & 
Burt's 
Spring- 
field, 
Mass. 



Although we have found no direct evidence as to the birthplace of 
ROWLAND STEBBINS, the ancestor of over ninety-five per cent of the 
Stebbins descendants in America, there is a strong probability that he was 
born in or near the parish of Stebbing, Essex County. While in England 
he is said to have been a friend of William Pynchon, who was born at Spring- 
field, Essex County (ten miles from Stebbing), in 1590, being only four years 
older than ROWLAND. William Pynchon came to New England in 1629, 
and was the principal founder of Roxbury, Massachusetts, where ROWLAND 
settled upon his arrival in New England in 1634 or 1635. In 1636 William 
Pynchon purchased Agawam [afterwards named Springfield] from the 
Indians. From 1636 to 1646 the settlers of Agawam were mostly young 
unmarried men, yet we find ROWLAND STEBBINS there in 1639 with his 
family. In his will, dated March 1, 1669-70, ROWLAND appoints as one of 
the overseers of his will, "my much honored friend Capt. John Pynchon," 
who was a son of William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield. 

Whether the other Stebbins emigrants, who are treated under their 
respective heads after the descendants of Rowland, were related to Rowland 
is still a matter of conjecture. ROWLAND STEBBINS was born in 1594, 
and we assume that he came from Essex County, England. 

DEACON EDWARD STEBBINS, of Cambridge, is supposed to have 
come from Braintree, Essex County, although from the fact of his having 
taken the oath of a freeman at Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the same time 
Rev. Thomas Hooker did, and joining his Connecticut Colony in 1636, we 
might infer that he was one of Rev. Hooker's parishioners at Chelmsford, 
Essex County [about two miles from Springfield], England. As he took the 
freeman's oath in 1634, he was born probably before Kill. 

JOHN STEBBINS, of Roxbury, was born about 1611, and was made 
freeman of Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1647. 

MARTIN STEBBINS, of Roxbury, was born about 1589, and was in 
Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1636. 

JOHN STEBBINS, of Watertown, was born in 1601-5, and owned land 
in Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1634. 



STEBBINS IN AMERICA. 



2 


I. 


3. 


II. 


4. 


III. 



FIRST GENERATION. 



ROWLAND STEBBINS was born, 1594, in England; died December 14, 
1671 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts; married in England to SARAH 

, born, 1591, in England; died October 1649, ["Sarah, wife of 

Rowland Stebbins, buried 4 (8) 1649." Springfield records at Boston, in New 
England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 9, p. 171] at Springfield, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Thomas, born 1620 ; married Hannah Wright -4- 
Sarah, born 1623 ; married Thomas Merrick -4- 

John, born 1626; married first, Ann ; married 

second, Abigail Bartlett -4- 
5. IV. Elizabeth, born 1628 ; married John Clark + 

The first authentic records we have of ROWLAND STEBBINS and his 
family are in "The Original Lists of Persons of Quality," the title page of 
which is shown on next page. 

This book is commonly known as Hotten's List of Emigrants. The records 
are as follows: 

[page 281] 

"IPSWICH. — A Note of the Names and Ages of all the Passengers which 
took Shipping in the Francis, of Ipswich. Mr. John (Jutting "|Captain]" 
bound for New England the last of April, 1634. 

Years. 

ROWLAND STEBBINS aged 40 

SARAH, his wife aged 43 

"These persons above named took the oath of allageance and supremacy 
at his Maties. Custom House in Ipswich, before us His Majesties Officers, 
according to the Order of the Lords and others of His Majesties Most Hono ble 
Privy Councell, the 12th of November, 1634 

EDW. MANN, Compt." 

THO. AERISIR. 
51 



52 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 





rtgmal 




OF 



PERSONS OF QUALITY; 

EMIGRANTS ; RELIGIOUS EXILES ; POLITICAL REBELS ; 

SERVING MEN SOLD FOR A TERM OF YEARS ; APPRENTICES ; 

CHILDREN STOLEN; MAIDENS PRESSED; AND OTHERS 

WHO WENT FROM GREAT BRITAIN TO THE 

AMERICAN PLANTATIONS 



l600- I 7OO. 



WITH THEIR AGES, THE 

LOCALITIES WHERE THEY FORMERLY LIVED IN THE MOTHER COUNTRY, 

THE NAMES OF THE SHIPS IN WHICH THEY EMBARKED, 

AND OTHER INTERESTING PARTICULARS. 



FROM MSS. PRESERVED IN THE STATE PAPER DEPARTMENT OF HER 
MAJESTY'S PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, ENGLAND. 



EDITED EY 



JOHN CAMDEN HOTTEN. 



JLonuon : 

CHATTO AND W I N D U S, PUBLISHERS. 

1S74. 



FIRST GENERATION. 53 

[page 280] 

"IPSWICH. A Note of all the names and ages of all those which did not 
take the oath of allegience or supremacy, being under age, shipped in our 
port in the Francis, of Ipswich. MR. JOHN CUTTING bound for New Eng- 
land, the last day of April, 1634." 



ROWLAND STEBING J 



f THOMAS STEBING aged 14 years. 
SARAH STEBING aged 11. 
ELIZ. STEBING aged 6. 
JOHN STEBING aged S. 
MART WINCHE aged 15. 



Ipswich Custom House this XII day of November, 1634. 

EDWARD MANN, Compt." 

In the above extracts it will be noticed that Rowland Stebbins and his 
family took shipping "the last day of April 1634" but did not take the oath 
and clear the Custom House until the 12th of Nov. the same year. 

They probably landed at Boston, Mass., in 1634 or early in 1635, and, 
according to the Genealogy published by Luke Stebbins in 1771, settled at 
Roxbury, the sixth town incorporated in Massachusetts. 

ROWLAND STEBBINS is said to have been an intimate friend of William 
Pynchon, who was one of the founders of Roxbury, and who in 1G36, with 
Mathew Mitchell, Henry Smith, Jehu Burr. William Blake, Edmund Wood, 
Thos. Ufford and John Cable, founded the town of Agawam, "afterwards 
named Springfield, in remembrance of the said Mr. Pynchon, who had his 
mansion house at a town of that name, near Chelmsford in Essex before he 
removed to New England." [Hubbard's Hist. New Eng. (1682), p. 308]. 

Soon after the deed to Agawam was signed by the Agawam Indians the 
Pequot Indians began to make trouble, which resulted in the declaration of 
"a war of extermination against the Pequots"; this, with the unsettled 
state of the country, was probably the reason ROWLAND STEBBINS did 
not remove to Springfield until 1639 [Burt's First Century of Springfield, 
pp. 40 & 41.] He first received land at the second division as follows: On The Burt 
Dec. 24, 1640, "It is ordered, that these persons underwritten shall have p.'70/nd 

. First 

theyr lotts for ye 2nd division of plantinge grounde granted them according century 
to ye number of acres and order of place as is underneath written, wch is to spring- 
be measured out by ye first of Aprill next: P'vided that those yt have Mass. 
broaken up ground there shall have alowance for it as 2 indifferent men p ' 
shall judge equall. Single P'sons are to have 8 rod in bredth; maryed 
P'sons 10 rod in bredth: bigger familys 12 rod, to begin upward a1 ye edge 
of ye hill. 

# # * # 

ROWL: STEBBINS Lott No. 5—10 rods in bredth. Spring- 

Held, 

* * # # Mass. 

Address 

[No date] "The actual grants of houselots, in the original settlement on Gc o y BIlBS 

'[1828] 

p. 54. 



54 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



the street, as made at first, so far as they can be gathered from the records," 
was as follows, beginning at the south. 

***** w idth of lots. 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 8 



The 
First 
Century 
of 
Spring- 
field 

I 
p. 171. 



p. 172. 

p. 173. 
p. 172. 



Green's 
Spring- 
field. 
Mass. 
p. 77. 



The 

First 

Century 

of 
Spring- 
field. 



p. 17: 



[, 191. 



p. 106. 



April 6th, 1643. A list of ye Alotments of Plantinge lotts as they were 
<ast with ye order how mwn doe fall, beginninge at ye ends of ye 80 rod lotts 
yt face to ye greate River. Mr. Moxon [their Minister] is to have ye first by 
consent of ye Plantation. 

ROWL: STEBBINS No. 7 11.0 Acres. 

April 6th 1643. "Lots cast for meddow ground on Agawam side, wher is 
2 Pts of ye quantity to be divided. 

ROWL: STEBBINS, lot 10. 2y 2 acres." 
April 6th 1643. "Lotts on ye other side of ye great River for meddow 

ROWL: STEBBINS [No.] 1 iy 2 acres." 

April 6th 1643. Lots cast for meddow ground on Agawam side, wher is 2 
Pts of ye quantity to be divided 

acres 

ROWL: STEBBINS [No.] 10 02y 2 

In the rating of satisfaction granted to Mr. Pynchon for the supplement- 
ary purchase from the Indians, of the land on the banks of the Agawam, 
which was recorded May 6, 1644, we find the following entry : 

£ s d 
"ROWL. STEBBINS 11 06." 

"January ye 8th 1645. It is agreed by ye Plantation with John Matthews 
to beat ye drum for ye meeting for a year's space at 10 of ye clock on the 
Lecture days and at 9 o'clock on ye Lord's day in the forenoon only, & he 
is to beat it from Mr. Moxons to R, STEBBINS house & ye meeting to begin 
an hour later ; for his paynes he is to have 6d in wampam of every family in 
the towne, or a peck of Indian corne if they have not wampam." 

The house of Rev. George Moxon, their Minister, stood near the present 
Vernon St., and that of ROWLAND STEBBINS just north of Union St., a 
little less than a half-mile apart. [See map of the home lots, etc., of Spring- 
field.] In a rate for "ye raysinge" of £30 for "ye purchas of ye land of ye 
Plantation of ye Indians" in 1646, which was rated "wholly on lands," 
appears the following : 

Acres £ s. d. 

"ROWL: STEBBINS -sir. 00 10 08" 

"Novembr. 7th 164<s. It is agreed that those who will Joyne to make a cart- 
way over ye meddow against Robrt Ashlees shall have liberty to barr up ye 
Cartway, and to take 4d P load of any others yt shall cart over sd way, who 
have not Joyned in making of it." 

"Those who have given in yr names to make ye Cartway are as followeth 
Tho : inirack, Tho : Stebbin, James Bridgeman, Jno. Clarke, will: warrener, 
ROW I, STEBBIN, Sa: wright, Sa: Marshfield, Wid: Ball." 



c 



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3 «3 






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C 

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fi 



Ott«t 




£fyr/ELD LINE 

MAP OP HOME-LOTS, LONGMEAPOU STREET. 



Grants of Uw 

ToHLombard \ 2/2 aeret BETWEEN 

Mill'River 
ftcowsic JHih>k 




MAPS OF NORTH \ \ I > SOUTH END LOTS. 



FIRST GENERATION. 55 

March 14th 1653-54. p. 231. 

"There is granted to ROWLAND STEBBINS one acre and halfe of meddow 
on ye Northerly branch of ye Mill River between Benja. Munn & Deacon Cha- 
pins meddow." 

Jan. 30, 1655 

"A grant of land over ye mill river, ye first lot being to ly next ye mill 

river, & fro : thence goes downward, ye lots arc to run fro : ye brow of ye 

hill [viz] from the top of ye hill wch the cart way goes up, back to ye grt p 241 - 

river. 

* # # # 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 12th V/ 2 acres." 

These lots were given "on condition they continue 5 yeares in Towne or 
else to forfeit it." 

The selectmen and the deacons, or a committee appointed by the select- Burt 
men, determined the order in which the seats in the meeting-houses in New p. S7. 
England, in the early settlement, should be occupied. Ability and general 
regard, as well as wealth, had much to do with the order of selection. The 
women, as a rule, do not appear to have been assigned to particular seats, 
but occupied, in another part of the house, such as suited their own prefer- 
ences. The lists still preserved, which give the order of seating the men & 
boys in Springfield, do not indicate any great regard for those having the 
largest possessions. At Northampton, "age & estate" determined the order, 
and to some extent that might have prevailed here. The first list, still of 
record, bears date of Dec. 23, 1659, and reads : 

"The order which parsons now Seated in the meeting house bv the Select- First 

J T» rru • * Century 

men and Deacon Chapin. of 

1st Seate— Robb : Ashley : Tho : Cooper : ROWLD : STEBBINS : George Coul- fleiaT B ' 

. . J * I. p. 329. 

ton : Benjamin Cooley. 

ffebr. 23 1662. The order of Seateing psons in ye meeteing howse, as follow- p. 330. 
eth [same as 1659]." 

A rate made the 6th of may. 1664, for the raysinge of £20 in part of pay- p- 175. 
ment for ye Indian purehas of ye land of the Plantation. 

ROWL: STEBBINES 11 06 £«"? 

[Also see Green's Springfield, p. 77.] ggjw- 

p. 175. 

The following entry bears no date in the original records, but was before ip-333. 
March, 1664-5: "The fence ag't old GOODM: STEBBINS his howse to be 
set in close to his cherry Trees." 

In February, 1664, this entry was made, viz.: "Here follows a Record P- 8 
or List of ye Names of the Townesmen, or men of (his town of Springfeild, 
that is to say of the allowed & admitted Inhabitants Who they are this present 
ffebr: 1664 

****** 

ROWLAND STEBBIN" 

****** 

The "admitted inhabitant" was a freeholder who was able to pay a single 



56 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Burt "country rate," a tax of ten shillings. He must be vouched for as orthodox 

Family ... 

p. 121. in religion and a member of the church in good standing, twenty-four years 

of age, at the head of a family, and a householder settled within the juris- 
diction of the town where he sought to be admitted. 

To become a freeman, or "admitted inhabitant," he must present his 
desires to the General Court, asking for admittance to the freedom of the 
commonwealth, where his request was propounded to the court for accept- 
ance to the freedom of the body politic. Those seeking admission from 
Springfield were propounded and vouched for as being of the required age, 
virtuous in their lives, and members of the church, by John Pynchon, who 
was frequently a member of the General Court. 

We have been unable to find the exact date of ROWLAND STEBBINS' 
removal to Northampton, Massachusetts, but it will be seen by the fact that 
his name appeared in the list of townsmen of Springfield in February, 1664, 
that it was after that date. He made his will the "First day of the first 
month, 1669-70," at Northampton, where he was probably making his home 
with his son John. 

Mem. ROWLAND STEBBINS died in Northampton Dec. 14, 1671, but no stone 

of 

steb- was erected to designate the exact spot of interment. 

Fam. Dr. Daniel Stebbins, about the year 1806, had the early burial ground at 

p. 14. 

Northampton, Massachusetts, examined to discover the precise spot where 
the remains of ROWLAND STEBBINS were buried, but, failing in this 
attempt, in 1840 he caused a granite cenotaph to be erected to his memory, 
in the center of his family square in the new burying ground, on the east 
side of which is the following inscription : 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 

The supposed ancestor of all the 

name in America, came from 

the west of England to 

Springfield with his sons 

John & Thomas, about 1668 

removed 1" Northampton 

& there died 1671. 

DANIEL STEBBINS 

of the 6 generation from 

Thomas, was born Apr 2, 1706. 

This inscription after sixty-two years 1 exposure to the weather has become 
almost illegible, so the year of his removal to Northampton is not positive. 

The exact spot of his interment was accidentally discovered in 1850, some 
fifty rods north of the present cenotaph, the remains having been in it at that 
date, one hundred and seventy-nine years. A small marble slab has been 
placed at the head of the grave, with no inscription except the name ROW- 
LAND STEBBINS. 



FIRST GENERATION. 57 

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ROWLAND STEBBINS. wlll 

Book I. 

"John Stebbins of Northampton presented unto this Court the last Will spring- 
and Testament of his dee'd father, ROWLAND STEBBINS, together with Mask 
an inventory of his Estate, a copy whereof here follows, the originals being 
on file. 

Know all men by these presents that I, ROWLAND STEBBINS of North- 
ampton, in Hampshire in the Colony of Massachusetts, having my perfect 
Memory (through the goodness of God) tho very week and sick in body, 
wayting for my great Change w 'eh I desire the Lord in Mercy to fit me for — 
doe make and ordayne this to be my last will and testament — viz In fe I 
comitt my soule to God, that made it and to the Lord Jesus Christ that 
redeemed it by his most precious blood, and doe hope it shall be united to 
him forever and my body to be in a comly and desent manner buryed, hoping 
that at the Great day of the Resurrection, the Lord Jesus will change the 
vile body and fashion it like to his Glorious body and soe shall be forever with 
the Lord. 

Also I do make my beloved Son John Stebbins to be my full and Sole 
Executor which I hope will be faithfull in all things committed to his trust — 
Also will and desire is that all of my Just debts and funeral expenses be 
satisfyed & paid, and as concerning the outward and worldly Estate, thai the 
Lord in his mercy hath given unto me, I dispose of it in this manner: 

Viz. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Son Thomas Stebbins his 
several children twenty Shillings apiece, to be paid within three years after 
my decease those that be of age, the Sons to be twenty-one years — and 
daughters Eighteen years. 

I give and bequeath to my son John's Children that is to say to John 
Stebbins his first born an Iron pott, my bed and bed clothes and all that 
belongs to it. My best Jackett & wascotte, my old coate and worst pa ire of 
gray stockings. 

I give and bequeath to Benoni Stebbins my best Breeches and new cotton 
wescotte & twenty shillings — I give and bequeath to my son John's son 
Samuel my old Kersey Sute and twenty Shillings. I give and bequeath to 
my son John's other sis Children to be paid unto them when they come to 
age twenty Shillings apeece. 

I uive and bequeath to my son in Law Merricks three daughters, twenty 
Shillings apiece, to Sarah, Mary and Hannah to be paid within three years 
after my decease. 

I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Clarke three 
pounds to be paid within three years and to her three Children twenty 
Shillings apeece to be paid within three years after my desea: e, and t<> Mary 
the Bell Metal Skillet. 

I give and bequeath to Mary Munde ten shillings to be paid within a 
yeere after my desease. 

I give and bequeath to my son John Stebbins my Great I'.rass pott and 
my best coate, and to my son Johns Wife my lies! stockings, and as for the 



58 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

rest of my Estate that remaynes my will is, that it should be equally divided 
between my two beloved sons Thomas Stebbins and John Stebbins. 

Also my desire is that my much honored friend Cap't John Pynchon and 
my beloved brother Robert Bartlett would be the overseers of this my last will 
and testament. That this is my last will and Testament I declare by setting 
my hand and Seale the first day of the first month Anno Domini 1669-70. My 
will is that my son John Stebbins doe keepe this my last will and testament. 

signuni 
Signed Sealed in ye ROWLAND STEBBINS 

presence of 
William James 
Thomas Hanehett, sen'r ("To the original hereof a Seal is affixed.") 

[A search has been made for the original will, but it could not be found. 
E. A. C] 

An Inventory of the goods and Chattels of ROWLAND STEBBINS de- 
ceased in Northampton prised the 2nd day of January 1671 by James Bridg- 
man, Thomas Mason both of Northampton. 

Jupe, his wearing apparell viz a Coate 16/ apr. Breeches & Jack- 

ett 28/ 2. 4. 0. 

Apenny one Wascoate 9/ an old wascote 2/ hat 6/ old jacket & 

breeches 6/ 1. 3. 0. 

The old Cotton drawers & old cotton Jacket 5/ old doublet & old 

cotton drawers 6 
An old cote 5/ new shoes 5/ old shoes 1/6 old stockings 3/ 
3 bands, a cap, 2 neck cloths 6/6 Gloves 2/ old shirt 1/6 
An old block bed Bolster 20/ a feather pillow 5/ blanket 12/ old 

negg- Sheets - pillow beere 9/2 
A brass pott 30/ and old Iron pot 8/ & the pot hooks 2/ 



Thomas Mason 
James Bridgman. 

Springfield January ye lid 1671 

The land of ROWLAND STEBBINS deceased, which lyes in the Long Meadow 

prized by Benjamin Parsons and Lawrence Bliss, 

13 acres at 40/ pr. acre 26. 00. 00. 

Another parcell over Agawan River 3 acres more or less 8. 00. 00. 

Another Parcell over ye great River 10 acres or less 30. 00. 00. 

Another little parcell this side Agawan River 2. 00. 00. 



0. 


5. 


6. 


0. 


14. 


6. 


0. 


10. 


0. 


1CI 

2. 


6. 


2. 


2. 


0. 


0. 


09. 


05. 


02. 



Total is. 75. 03. 02. 



FIRST GENERATION. 59 







•11. 


00. 


00. 






8. 


12. 


00. 






1. 


08. 


04. 






1. 


14. 


4. 






0. 


3. 


4. 






4. 


4. 


0. 






0. 


5. 


0. 






0. 


G. 


6. 


. 00. 


06. 








. OS. 


00. 


o 


08. 


06. 




121. 


05. 


02. 



Debts due the Testator 10 Jany. 1761. 
due by Thomas Stebbins sec'd 
due by Rent from John Clark sec'd by lease 
per Samuel Marshfield of Springfield per book 
due by Lieut. Thomas Cooper by Books 
Jany. 12d 1761 dues by Jeremy Horton 
Jany. 9 1761 due by Thomas Noble in Book 
due by John Bagg for Rent 
due by Abel! Wright in books 
Debts dubious — Well Book 
Joseph Crawfoot 



Upon a covenant about building a barn due by Thos. Merrick (amt. not 
Stated.) 

John Stebbins made oath that this is a true inventory so far as he knows 
of his Father's Estate. 

John Clark of Springfield laying claim to a Brass pott which was his 
Father Stebbins, his Pott, and is in the possession of John Stebbin's son 
which Pott John Clark claims as given to his daughter Mary by her Grand- 
father Stebbins — to prove which he put in divecs testimony — It was answered 
John Clark — that if he finds himself aggrieved by John Stebbins his detayn- 
ing the Pott, that he hath the liberty of the law to obtayne his right, and 
that John Stebbins must have legal warning to answer him. 

Also Thomas Stebbins Sen'r of Springfield making some objections about 
his said deceased Father's will, the matter came into debate before the 
Court, but in the issue, he and his brother John came to an agreement about 
the estate left them by their Father, which agreement was allowed and 
approved of by the Court. 



SECOND GENERATION. 

2. 

LIEUT. THOMAS STEBBINS, son of ROWLAND STEBBINS and Sarah 
, was born 1620, in England ; died September 15, 1683, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; married November, 1645, at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
to HANNAH WRIGHT, died October 16, 1660, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts, who was a daughter of Deacon Samuel Wright and Margaret . 

He married second, December 14, 1676, at Springfield, Massachusetts, ABI- 
GAIL (BURT) MUNN, widow of Francis Ball and Benjamin Munn, born 
about 1623, in England; died November 23, 1707, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, daughter of Henry Burt and Eulelia - "- : . Resided at 

Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

6. I. Samuel, born September 19, 1646 ; married first, Joanna 

Lamb ; married second, Abigail Brooks -f- 
Thomas, born July 31, 1648 ; married Abigail Munn -4- 
Joseph, born May 18, 1650; died November 9, 1651. 
Joseph, born October 24, 1652; married Sarah Dorchester -4- 
Sarah, born August 8, 1654 ; married Samuel Bliss -4- 
Edward, born April 14, 1656 ; married Sarah Graves -4- 
Benjamin, born April 11, 165S ; married first, Abigail Denton ; 

married second, Mary (Graves) Ball -4- 
Ilannah, born October 1, 1660; died aged 17 years. 
Rowland, born October 2, 1660; died April 24, 1661. 

NOTE: The intermarriages in the Stebbins, Burt and Ball families have been of 
such a complex nature as to puzzle most writers, in fact so complex that scarcely any 
two have given the data alike, and none have given it correctly. We have given the 
subject special study, and with the assistance of Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden, M. A. 
(whose line of descent we give below), are enabled to make the following explanations: 

ABIGAIL BURT, daughter of Henry Burt and Eulelia ■ , born 

about 1623 in England; died November 23, 17n7, at Springfield, Massachusetts; married 
1644, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to FRANCIS BALL, who was drowned October 3, 
L648, in the Connecticut river. She was married second, April 2, 1649, at Springfield, 
I.. BENJAMIN MUNN [of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1637, and removed to Springfield 
in 16)11], who died in November, L675, a1 Springfield. She married third December 14. 
1676. LIEUT. THOMAS STEBBINS, son of Rowland Sid, I, ins. Her children were: 
I. Jonathan Ball, born October 6, 1645; married Sarah Miller. 
II. Samuel Ball, born March 16, 1647; married Mary Graves. + 

III. Abigail Munn, bom .lime 28, 1650; married Thomas Stebbins [No. 7] son of 

Lieut. Thomas Stebbins.+ 

IV. John Munn, born February 8, 1652: married Abigail Parsons, daughter of Deacon 

Benjamin Parsons. 
V. Benjamin Munn, born 1654-5; settle, I .-it Brimfield. 
VI. James Munn, born 1655 6; married Marj iM ly) Patton. 

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7. 


II. 


8. 


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9. 


IV. 


10. 


V. 


11. 


VI. 


12. 


VII. 


13. 


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VII. Nathaniel Munn, born 1GG1; married Sarah Chapin, daughter of Japhet Chapin. 

She had no children by her third marriage. 

SAMUEL BALL, son of Abigail Burt and Francis Ball, was born March 1(5, 1647, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts; died September 13, 1089, at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
married January 15, 1671, probably at Hatfield, Massachusetts, to MART »;i:\\ is, bom 
about 1654, at Wethersfield, Connecticut, died May 21, 1 7U 7, at Springfield, .Massachu- 
setts, daughter of John Graves, of Hadley, Massachusetts, and Mary Smith. MARY 
GRAVES BALL was married second, March 11, 1600, [Graves Genealogy says September 
10, 1690] at Springfield, Massachusetts, to [No. 12] BENJAMIN STEBBINS, born 
April 11, 1658, at Springfield, Massachusetts, died October L2, 1698, :it Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, son of [No. 2] Lieut. Thomas Stebbins and Bannah Wright. MAR! GRAVES 
BALL STEBBINS was married third, December 29, 1704, to James Warriner. 

CHILDREN of Samuel Ball: 

I. Mary Ball, born June 12. 1 ( '. 7 J > ; married Ensign John Hitchcock. Their son Samuel 
Hitchcock married Ruth Stebbins. [Xo. 300.] 
II. Francis Ball, born April 4, 1675; married Martha Blackman. [See Benjamin Steb- 
bins No. 62.] 
III. Elizabeth Ball, born January 14, 1677; married Nathaniel Sikcs. 
IV. Mercy Ball, born December 15, 1679; died September II, 1683. 
V. Abigail Ball, born July 18, 1682; married Moses Parsons. -f- 

SAMUEL BALL, when a young man of eighteen, was sentenced to the whipping 



Rev. 



post by the same court that fined another for "smoking on the Sabbath day." His Horace 

great and unpardonable offence, for which he should have been hung according to the Edwin 
f £ Hayden. 

idea of justice held by our ungodly-godly forefathers, was abusing his Stepfather, Ben- 
jamin Munn, by saying to him, "A father indeed, yen are no better than an old Indian." 
This occurred at the same time that a young girl was hung in London for stealing a 
yard of silk ribbon. There were then one hundred and sixty offences against English 
law, which were punishable by "death without benefit of clergy." Samuel Ball had 

the option of paying fifty shillings in lieu of the lashes he was to r live, so like a man 

he went to the office and paid his money. This is an object lesson to posterity, showing 
how men as narrow as our ancestors, could still be honest men, and, as far as they knew, 
godly men. Genealogy proves the truth of John Wesley's statement to his young 
preachers, that "the Lord can live with a great many people thai we can't live with." 

ABIGAIL BALL, 'laughter of Samuel Hall ami Mary Graves, was bom July In 

1682, at Springfield, Massachusetts, died December 4, 1760, at. Durham, Com ticut, 

niarri- i Januarj 20, (or 16th) 1710, probably at Springfield, to MOSES PARSONS, borr 
January 15, UisT, at Northampton, Massachusetts, died September 26, 1754, at Durham. 
Connecticut, who was a son of Joseph Parsons and Elizabeth Strong. 



CHILDKKN: 

I. Moses Parsons, born October 10, 1710; married Elizabeth Ventres.+ 

11. John Parsons, baptised July 6, 1712. 

III. Abigail Parsons, born February 10, 171;: 1!; married Samuel Bat 

IV. .Martha Parsons, born October 5, 1716, married Abraham Camp. 

V. Lieut. Samuel Parsons, born March 1, 1719; married Elizabeth . 

VI. Elizabeth Parsons, baptised March 17. 1722-3; married Giles Miller. 

MOSES PARSONS, son of Moses Parsons and Abigail Ball, was born October 19, 
1710, at Durham, Connecticut; .lied February 1791, at Windsor, Connecticut; married 
1732 to ELIZABETH VENTRES, bom 1710 at East Haddam, Connecticut, died May 
10, 1790, at Windsor, Connecticut, who was a daughter of John Ventres and Mary 



CHI LDP. KN; 

I. Eunice Parsons, born November 19, 1732. 
II. Mercy Parsons, born April 6, 1735. 



62 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

III. Lucy Parsons, born July 3, 1737. 

IV. Eliphas or Elihu Parsons, born January 14, 1738-9. 
V. Naomi Parsons, born June 7, 1741. 

VI. Elizabeth Parsons, born December 25, 1743. 

VII. Abigail Parsons, born April 28, 1747; married Adjutant Thomas Hayden.+ 

VI II. Hoses Parsons. 

IX. John Parsons. 

X. Submit Parsons. 

XI. William Parsons. 

ABIGAIL PARSONS, daughter of Moses Parsons ami Elizabeth Ventres, was born 
April 28, 1747, at Durham, Connecticut; died November 7, 1817, at Windsor, Connecticut; 
married November 19, 1767, at Windsor, Connecticut, to ADJUTANT THOMAS HAY- 
DEN, of "The Continental line," born June 14, 1745, at Windsor, Connecticut; died 
November 28, 1817, at Windsor, Connecticut, who was a son of Daniel Hayden and 
Esther Moore. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Horace H. Hayden, born October 13, 1769; married Maria A. Robinson. + 

II. Chauncey Hayden, born October 8, 1771; married Anna Dibble. 

III. Chester Hayden, born November IS, 1774; died September 17, 1777. 

IV. Chester Hayden, born November 14, 1777. 

V. Esther Hayden, born January 25, 1780; died 1825. 

VI. Abigail Hayden, born March 11, 1782; died March 28, 1782. 

VII. Lucretia Hayden, born Eebruary 5, 1783; died 1856. 

V1I1. Anson Hayden, born October 13, 1785; died 1786. 

IX. Abigail Hayden, born March 5, 1789, married first, Augustine Drake; married 

second, William Howard. 

X. Anson Hayden, born December 4, 1790; married Laura Wilson. 

HORACE H. HAYDEN, son of Abigail Parsons and Adjutant Thomas Hayden, was 
born October 13, 1769, at Windsor, Connecticut; died January 26, 1844, at Baltimore, 
Maryland; married February 23, 1805, to MARIA ANTOINETTE ROBINSON, born July 
22, 1778, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died March 28, 1860, at Baltimore, Maryland, 
who was a daughter of Lieutenant Daniel Robinson and Rachel Nixon. Profession, 
physician, dentist, geologist. Religion, Episcopalian. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Eliza Lucretia Hayden, born December 14, 1805; married Archibald Chisholm Gibbs. 

II. Handel Mozart Hayden, born December 4, 1807; married Sarah Foard. 

III. Edwin Parsons Hayden, born July 3, 1809; died July 14, 1809. 

IV. Edwin Parsons Hayden, born August 7, 1811; married Elizabeth Hause.+ 
V. Horace William Hayden, born April 8, 1814; married Mary Gillette. 

VI. Lewis Sydenham Hayden, born November 7, 1816; died. 

EDWIN PARSONS HAYDEN, son of Horace H. Hayden and Maria Antoinette 
Robinson, was boru August 7, 1811, at Baltimore, Maryland; died May 10, 1850, at 
Howard County, Maryland; married September 15, 1832, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 
to ELIZABETH HAUSE, born August 23, 1810, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died 
.Inly 3, 1887, at Baltimore, Maryland, who was a daughter of William Hause and Cather- 
ine Hull. Profession, lawyer. Politics, whig. Religion, Protestant Episcopal. Resi- 
dence, Ellicott City, Maryland. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Lewis Sydenham Hayden, born September 11, 1833; married Kate Bull. 

II. Charles Leslie Hayden, born July 1, 1835: married Addie Eliza Smith. 

III. Horace Edwin Hayden, born February 18, 1837; married Kate Elizabeth Byers.+ 

IV. Handel Mozart Hayden, born February 18, 1839; died September 11, 1840. 

V. Marv Victoire Evans Hayden, born April 30, 1841; married William Reginald 

Mackrille. 



SECOND GENERATION. 63 

VI. Kate Hull Hayden, born September 30, 1S43; married William Henry Cosby. 

VII. Mozart William Hayden, born March 24, 184S; married Mary O. Parkhurst. 

HORACE EDWIN HAYDEN, son of Edwin Parsons Hayden and Elizabeth Hause, 
was born February 18, 1837, at Catonsville, Baltimore County, Maryland; married Novem- 
ber 30, 1S68, at Pt. Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, to KATE ELIZABETH 
BYERS, born September 8, 1843, at Hancock, Washington County, Maryland, who was a 
daughter of John A. Byers and Charlotte Mary (Weitzel) Davis. Profession, clergyman. 
Religion, Episcopalian. Residence, Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Mary Elizabeth Hayden, born October 15, 1875; died December 26, 1879. 
II. Horace Edwin Hayden, born January 6, 1884. 

REV. HORACE EDWIN HAYDEN is corresponding secretary of the Wyoming His- 
torical and Geological Society at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania. He is also a member of 
the Society of the Cincinnati, Sons of the Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars, Naval 
Order, Military Order of Foreign Wars, Society of the War of 1812, and of three Con- 
federate State Societies on his record as a soldier. 



THOMAS STEBBINS came to America with his father in 1634 and lived Burt's 

First 

for a time in Roxbury, Massachusetts. In 1639 he removed to Springfield, Cent, of 

TIT SPrlDS - 

Massachusetts. field. 

On December 24, 1640, in "A list of ye Alotments of planting lotts as they p. n.' 
were cast w'th ye order how men doe face, beginninge at ye ends of ye 80 rod £prfng S 
lotts yt face to ye greate River Mr. Moxon is to have ye first by consent of ye fl {^ 
Plantation'": > '•' 

acres 
"THOS. STEBBINS 7% 
2 lott " " 7y 2 ". 

This allotment was soon "disanulled agayne." In the "Lots cast for med- 

dow grownd on Agawam side where is 2 pts of ye quantity to be divided," 

THOMAS STEBBINS received two lots, containing one and one-halt' acres, 

and one acre, respectively. In the division of the "Lotts on ye other side of 

ye greate river for meddow," he was given two lots. 

In 1642, THOMAS STEBBINS purchased the .■state which the town had First 

' F Cent, of 

bought from Goodman Gregory, and which was valued ;is follows: Spring 

n.'M. 

I. p. 153. 

£ 

' ' 3 acres broken up 3 

11 rod fencing at 2s 6d 1 7 6 

29 rod fencing at 14d 1 14 

ye house 3 00 



9 1 6" 
A part of this lot is now Court [House?] Square. 

In the rating of satisfaction granted to Mr. Pynchon for the supplementary Green's 
purchase of the land on the banks of the Agawam, from the Indians, which fieid. ns 
was recorded May 6, 1644, appears the name of "THO: STEBBINES 0£ 08s P ' 77 ' 
09d." 



64 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

First On January 10, 1644-5, when the location of the first meeting-house was 

Cent, or , 

spring- considered, it was voted to take forty rods of land from the lot of THOMAS 

field. I, 

p. 40. STEBBINS ; but later six rods square was deemed sufficient, and for the re- 

p. so. mainder of the forty rods, he was to allow a rod in breadth for a passage way 

to the training field. According to a report made to the town, February 26, 
1644-5, William Pynchon and Henry Smith, by order of the town, bargained 
with Francis Ball and THOMAS STEBBINS for two and one-half acres of 
land west of the meeting-house, on the banks of the Connecticut river, to be 
used for a burying ground and a training-field. The town took an acre of the 
Ball lot and an acre and a half of the STEBBINS lot, for which it gave in 
payment double the number of acres elsewhere. 

"May the ffirst 1645. It is agreed by ye Plantation yt THOMAS STEB- 

p. 163. BINS who is the P'sent owner of the lott w'ch was Henry Gregorys shall 

aceordinge to ye order pr contra, allowe for ye meetinge house 6 rods square, 
& what is remayninge of ye 40 rod in yt order mentioned on ye other side 
he is to allowe a rod in breadth for a way to ye trayninge place lately purchased 
of him & ffrancis Ball, & what ground is overpluss he hath liberty to appropri- 

p . 178. ate it to his owne p'per use." On the same day it was "alsoe voted yt mr 

Hollioke, Tho: mirack, ffrancis Ball THO : STEBBINS shall speedily take a 
view of ye long meddow & what other grounds they shall thinke meete and 
light to ye Plantation for future divisions." 

P . si. At a town meeting in 1645, it was voted that THOMAS STEBBINS and 

Benjamin Mnnn should have use of the "trayning place for pasture for the 
term of ten years, for certayne, and for the term of their own personal living, 
if they live longer, upon condition that they keepe it cleare of offensive mat- 
ter, as wood and brush, or the like and they are now to sow it with inglish 
grass seed." 

P . is7. It is recorded that, on November 3, 1646, "THOMAS STEBBINS and will- 

iam warrener are chosen surveyors for this next yeare ensuinge, and till 
another be chosen in yr roome." After this date his name appears frequently 
on the town records, as an office holder, and as a member of important com- 
mittees. 

Green's In the list of those taxed for the £30 due Mr. Pynchon "for ye purchas of 

flew, ye land of ye Plantation of ye Indians" in 1646, which was rated "wholly on 

lands," THOMAS STEBBINS was assessed on thirty-four acres, the amount 
of liis assessment being nine shillings five pence. 

November 7, 1643, it was agreed that "those who will joyne to make a 

Spring cartway over ye meddow against Robert Ashley's shall have liberty to barr 

up ye Cartway, and to take 4 pence per load of any others that shall cart 
over said way. who have not .loync.l in making of it." THOMAS STEBBINS 
was among "those who have given in their names to make ye cartway." 

p. loo. "ffebr 21th 1649. "There is granted to THOMAS STEBBINS 5 acres of 
meddow ground over Agawam river in ye 2d meddow on ye west side under 
the hill; p'vided he resigne into the Towns hands a meddow lott of 1 acre 
& halfe wch was formerly granted him. ordered that every person that hath 
Land in the side Eeilds, ground over agawam river lyinge at ye reare of a 
meddow lot of Rowland Stebbins over a little brooke there, w'th an acre & 
halfe of ddow ground that his brother Thomas [John] Stebbins hath re- 



SECOND GENERATION. 65 

signed into ye Towns hands, P'vided he resigne his former 5 acres into the 
Towns hands." The above was endorsed "Not accepted." 

On December 25, 1651, he and his brother John were granted "each of p. 220. 
ym 3 acres, But if ye meddow hold out 7 acres & but 7 (Besides Rowlands 
& ffraunces [Rowland Stebbins and Francis Pepper] then to devide it be- 
tween ym. In case it p've more than 7 then all above 6 acres to be at ye 
Towns dispose." 

THOMAS STEBBINS' accounts with Mr. Pvnchon indicate that he must " Q 

p. DOS. 

have been a tailor. He did very little outdoor work for Pynchon, except oc- 
casionally in harvesting. His account with John Pynekon was opened in 
August, 1652, and by the following February it had amounted to £14. 10s. 
The credits given him from August to November of the following year 
amounted to £10. 17s. 6d. The first items of credit are : 

"By making 12 waste-coates, 8s; 

"By 10 doz. caps at 6s pr doz £3; 

"By 11 doz & 9 Wastcoates at 8s per Doz £4. 14s ; 

"By making 3 doz & 1 coates £3. 2s ; 

"By one doz stockens 5s; 

"2 days Taylering 2s; 

"mending my cloathes, 6d; 

"By 4 dayes harvesting work, 8s." 

The following charge is also entered against him : 

"Delivered to THOMAS STEBBINS 54 yds of white shag cotton for waste- 
coates, & stockens, & p'ce of Red tape, and 30 yds of cloth in Remnants." 

Not long afterwards he delivered to Mr. Pynchon, seventeen dozen caps 
and over one hundred "wastecoates." The large purchases of thread indicate 
that the Stebbins family must have been exceedingly busy with the needle. 

On February 10, 1652, "Ye Select men" agreed to include in the tax p. 225. 
levy the amount due THOMAS STEBBINS "for cleaning ye meeting howse 
formerly," which amount was ten shillings. 

THOMAS STEBBINS was chosen townsman, or selectman, November 2, p. 223. 
1652; and was again chosen for this office in 1653 and 1655. 

He was one of the witnesses to the Indian deed, dated September 24, 1653, Trum- 
conveying the land of Nonotuck (now Northampton, Mass.) to John Pynchon Northamp- 
of Springfield. Mass. 

The planters began at once to arrange for the settlement and at a meet- p. 13! 
ing on October 3, 1653, twenty persons signed the following agreement: 

"It is agreed by the plant 'rs of Nonotuck which Petition to the Court 
in the [Spring] or any that shall Joine with them that they shall bee resident 
there [and] dwell themselves and ther families by the next Spring come 
] next ensueing the date hereof, or els every such p'rson as shall be 
deficient in that Kinde shall loose his mony paid for the purchase with the 
Charges that they have binn att unlesse dee shall give such [reason] to the 
Company designed for that worke that the said Company [Please to] give 
them more time." It is generally believed that THOMAS STEBJ'.IXS was 
the third signer to this agreement. The surname after Thomas has long been 
5 



66 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



First 

< ''III. of 
Spring- 
Held I, 
p. 233. 



p. 233. 



p. 259. 

p. 27.".. 

Trumbull's 
North- 
ampton 
II, pp. 
6G & 98. 

First 
Cent, of 
Spring- 
field, 
I, 
p. 127. 

p. 308. 

p. 8. 



II, 
p. 219. 



p. 85. 
p. 86. 
p. 358. 
p. 88. 



p. 93. 



p. 225. 



p. 226. 



illegible. This view is strengthened by the following action of the town of 
Springfield, as an inducement for THOMAS to remain with them. 

At a town meeting held in Springfield, January 30, 1655, he received a 
grant of "one acre of ye wet meddow next above Symon Saekett, to run ye 
whole length yt others do: & this upon condition he continue five yeares in 
Towne and further yt he shal not desire any more share in ye meddow if it 
come to be given out." 

May 29, 1654, at a town meeting "61y itt was voted thatt THOMAS STEB- 
BINS should be the Towne measurer"; and he again acted in this capacity 
in 1672, 1674, 1675, 1681, and 1682. 

November 2, 1658, "SERJANT STEBBINS & Serj. Morgan" were chosen 
"viewers of fences for ye upper p't of ye Towne fro: ye meeting house up- 
wards." SERGEANT STEBBINS also held this office in 1659-60. He was 
chosen juryman "for the tryall of Causes" at Springfield, on March 29, 
1659; and on March 26, 1661. 

December 23, 1659, "The order which persons now seated in the meeting- 
house by the Selectmen and Deacon Chapin * * * 3d Seate. — THOMAS 
STEBBINS, Miles Morgan, John Harmon, John Leonard, Benjamin Munn, 
Anthony Dorchester." They were seated in the same order in 1662 and 1663. 

On May 11, 1663, he received a grant of thirty acres of land. 

In a "Record or List of ye Names of the Townesmen or men of this town 
of Springfield, that is to say of allowed & admitted Inhabitants Who they 
are this present ffebr: 1664," we find "SERJ. THO STEBBINS." 

"January ye 5th 1665," "SERJANT STEBBINS hath ye Swamp granted 
him yt is betwixt his meddow over Agawam river and ye Hills." On Febru- 
ary 6th, of the same year, he was chosen surveyor, an office which he had 
held before ; and on February 26th, he was appointed one of a committee for 
granting lands. 

"ffebr. 11th, 1666, At a meeting of ye Select men: Among other things, 
there was granted to SERJ. STEBBINS upon his desire, liberty to build on 
his lott neere Robt Ashleys house." At the same meeting he was appointed 
on a committee to grant land. 

"Att the Generall Towne Meeting on ye first Tuesday in ffebruary, and 
the ffourth day of ye month : 1667 THOMAS STEBBINGS and others are ap- 
pointed to lay out a highway from ye South Side of Agawam River & Soe up 
the hill till they come to the comon & they are to lay out the way in ye most 
convenient place : And they are to bound the highway & to consider all 
things about ye sd way what of any mans Land it passeth through, & what 
work is done to ye sd way already. & they are to give their apprehensions 
about ye Land that the way taketh up & Soe to lay out the way & make their 
returne to ye Town Records yt it may be entered in the Towne booke ye 
Seled Men appoynt to be attended out of hand." 

February 26, 1667, THOMAS STEBBINS was chosen "Overseer of High- 
way" * * * "for ye playne above End Brooke." About this year, "SER- 
JEANT STEBBINGS hath graunted unto him Six acres of land above end 
brook between "William Branch his lott, ag't ye playne & ffrancis Peppers lott 
provided a high way be reserved in place must convenient." On March 4, 
1667 8, "SERJEANT STEBBIN hath ffoure acres of land granted to him ad- 



SECOND GENERATION. 67 

joyning to his other six above end brook. Only the wood of the 4 acres is 
to be free for any one till he fence the land." 

November 26, 1668, "Att ye said Towne meeting SERJEANT STEBBIN p»e. 
requesting of the Towne, that he may exchange his foure acres of Meddow 
that lye a little below Robert Ashleyes house, for soe much of the Townes med- 
dow Lott wch adjoynes to the Northerly Side of the Said ffoure acres, that 
is to Say that he might have the uppermost ffoure acres out of the Townes 
meddow for his sd ffoure acres: The Town did by vote leave it to ye Select 
men to take a view of the Said lands, and to make a conclusion off or on w'th 
SERJEANT STEBBIN as they should See cause: The Select Men veiwed 
those lands the Same day, & doe conceive that the Town will be noe looser by 
such exchange of lands w'th SERJEANT STEBBIN: And therefore doe 
determine that his desires therein shal be graunted : And where as the sd 
SERJEANTS meddow is ditched at both ends, he easts that into the bar- 
gayne." 

On April 23, 1669, it was voted that "for securing ye Cad' way or Bars p. 378. 
by ye meeting house, Benja. Mun. SERJ. STEBBING ; Win. Warinar & James 
Warinar are to take care & charge thereoff, & doe the same:" 

At a town meeting about 1668-9, it was resolved that "Whereas SERJ. p- 98 - 
STEBBINS hath had a graunt of lands at Worronoco, [Woronoake was es- 
tablished as the town of "Westfield May 19, 1669] on Condition yt he goes 
thither to settle & dwell, he fynding yt he cannot well remoove thither & yet 
haveing been at much paynes & charge to p'mote the good of ye place, he 
now requests of ye Town yt his said graunt of land there may devolve upon 
One of his Sons; "Whereupon ye Town did vote & determine yt One of his 
Sons shall have the said lands, (on ye Same Conditions yt his father had ye 
graunt) if the people there shall approove of him; and if they shall not ap- 
proove of him then SERJANTT STEBBIN shall have liberty to make sale of 
ye said lands Soe graunted p'vided it be to one yt the people there shall ap- 
proove of to come & dwell there ;" 

On January 14, 1669, at a meeting of the selectmen. THOMAS STEBBINS \ 3g „ 
was appointed to "veiw & consider a highway over wet meadow." 

October 12, 1670, "THOM'S STEBBINS" was ordered to haul one load p- "o. 
of wood to apply on the minister's salary. On the same day there was 
"graunted to SERJEANT STEBBIN the dingle ag'1 his meddow called wheele 
meddow for 80 rodd up ye dingle & of ye high land by the upper side of ye 
dingle the Same length & 20 rod broad." 

December, 1670, "The Towne Dr. To SERJ: STEBBINS for [blank] 0£ p.89i. 
10s. OOd." 

"Att ye Genr'll Town Meeting ffebr. 7. 1670, SKIM: STEBBIN & others p. no. 
are chosen a Comittee to consider of high waves and to determine both where 
they shall lye & who shalbe called to make & maynteyne ye same." 

"ffebr. 12 1671 SERJ: STEBBIN cV: .lames Warrener" were appointed p-397. 
viewers of fences "for the bouse lotte from ye Lower wharfe to ye upper 
wharfe & for the nortbrly fence of ye wharfe lane. & to ye lower gate yt opens 
to 3 corner meddow." 

"Dec: ye 30th 1672. Town is Dr. to SERJ. STEBBIN for help & tymeber p- 402 - 
about ye Meeting house Staires & pound 0£ 4s I'd." 



68 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

P-403. The town, on January 1, 1672, "graunted to SERJEANT STEBBIN Sis 

acres of land lying at the reer of Dr. Pynehons wood lotts (that were beyond 
the little wett ineddow of the said mr. Pynchon) & between mr. Pynehons 
further wood lott & Jno Stewarts wood lott." 

P . 405. On January 31, 1672, SERGEANT STEBBINS and John Matthews were 

appointed fence viewers "ffor house lotts fro: ye upper wharf to ye gate yt 
goes to the lowest wharf e." 

n 246 "ffebruary ye 26th, 1673. SERJ. STEBBINS hath graunted unto him 

Twenty acres of land on ye West side of the great River, ag't Quart 'rm'r 
Coultons house or thereabout above Richard Sikes his land: not to prejudice 
high wayes in most convenient places." 

p- 148 - At a town meeting, April 15, 1674, it was decided to build a new meeting- 

house, and it was "voted that SERJANT STEBBING should be treated with 
that it might be sett up in his house lott on the hill by his pasture." The lo- 
cation was settled at the "Gen '11 Town Meeting, febr: 6th 1676," as follows: 

p 12 9. "Whereas ye Comittee of ye New meeting house impowered by ye Town 

for ye disposing four Acres of land on ye North side of ye round hil, to THO : 
STEBBIN Senior & to Tho : Stebbins Junior for land to set ye New meeting 
house on, they do now report to ye town, that the said STEBBIN Senior & 
Stebbin Junior having clearly and absohitely granted five rods Square to set 
ye New meeting house on, & having added a rod more in breadth to the way 
that Leads up to ye New house now ye sd Comittee do report, that they have 
granted ye sd four Acres to ye sd STEBBIN Senior & Stebbin Junior, & by 
the town to them, and it is provided that in fencing this ground that THOMAS 
STEBBIN is to fence no more fence than he fenced formerly, the town being 

p. 130. to do ye rest of ye fence about ye New Meeting house. And it being further 

considered about ye townes Land where ye old meeting house yet stands, How 
Easily by exchange with THOMAS STEBBIN, it may ly altogether up to ye 
New meeting house Land aforesaid, to ye accomodating & conveniency of ye 
Town & THOMAS STEBBIN also : which being propounded to ye said STEB- 
BIN, He ye said STEBBIN agreed to grant & give up his land between ye old 
meeting house & ye New meeting House unto ye town : The Town also agreed 
to give up to THOMAS STEBBIN ye land, which lies next Him, Two Rod in 
breadth where it fronts on ye street Easterly : The Town reserving to them- 
selves four Rod broad, at ye Front or high way or street, Eastward, & from 
thence to run back westward thorow ye said STEBBIN his Land up to ye New 
meeting house land aforesaid a little aslant northward into the sd STEBBIN 
his land, so as to range strait with ye out side or north side of ye East door 
of ye New meeting house, where by this four rod broad of ye townes land, 
where it fronts on ye street Eastward wil & is to gain a little more in breadth, 
by its running up to ye New meeting house a little aslant into THO : STEBBIN 
his land as aforesaid, so yt the breadth of it toward ye westward end next 
ye new meeting house wil be ful four rod & an half there, & something better. 
This afores'd, that is to say, that part of the land afore mentioned and which 
was THOMAS STEBBIN his land he doth now give up & grant & confirm it 
to ye Town: And yt part of it ye land aforesaid viz: two Rods broad at ye 
Easterly end onely as aforesaid, which was the Townes land, they doe grant 
& Confirme to ye said THO: STEBBIN, & moreover in ful satisfaction to ye 



SECOND GENERATION. 69 

sd STEBBIN they do give & grant to Him out of ye Town land in ye training 
feild one rod & half of ground next to ye said STEBBIN his lot in ye reer 
of it, al yt breadth of his lot, at ye westerly end, which wth allowance afore- 
said next ye street is accepted by ye said STEBBIN as satisfaction for ye said 
land which he hath hereby given up to ye town." 

"ffebr 2d 1674. Imprimis there is granted to SERJANT STEBBINS fforty p -•" 
acres of Upland ten acres of Swamp & ten acres of Meddow below the brook 
called fresh water brooke. " 

TURNER'S FALLS FIGHT. 

Negotiations with the Indians for peace, entered upon by the Connecticut Trum- 
Council, were in progress, and in April, 167G, Indian envoys who were on their North- 
way to Hartford with an answer to the overtures of the English, arrived at Mass., i, 
Hadley. A dispatch was sent to Hartford advising the Council of the coming 334. " 
of the messengers. These savage emissaries returned with their reply about 
the first of May. Its purport was that a conference with the sachems should 
be held at Hadley, on the eighth of the month, and in preparation for that 
event, the Council ordered one hundred soldiers to march forthwith to that 
place. 

Having accomplished their object — to gain the time for fishing and plant- 
ing — the Indians took no further notice of the last communication from the 
Connecticut Council. In vain the authorities waited for the delegation to ar- 
rive at Hadley. The proposed eight days lengthened into ten and twelve, but 
no Indians appeared. 

The bad faith of the Indians in this matter, intensified the feeling against 
them, and the aggressive war spirit gained added strength in all the Hamp- 
shire settlements. This feeling was greatly augmented by a raid of the In- 
dians, who went down on the night of May 13th, to Hatfield upper meadows 
and carried away from seventy to eighty head of cattle that had been turned 
out to pasture. 

It was decided to make an attack on the Indian camp at the falls above 
Deerfield, since known as Turner's Falls. After some necessary delay in or- 
ganizing the expedition, they were all assembled at Hatfield <>n May 18th, 
and after a short prayer by Chaplin Hope Atherton, they started on their 
hazardous march of twenty miles, under command of Captain William Turner. 
All night the dreary march continued. The Indians, prosperous in their fishing 
operations, and successful in their cattle thieving raid, spent the day preceding 
the attack, in feasting upon the beef and milk obtained from the recently 
stolen Hatfield stock. Completely surfeited, by their debauch, they slept 
soundly, posting no sentinels and keeping no watch. 

At break of day the assaulting party reached its position in the rear of 
and overlooking the hostile camp. Arranging his forces so that every shot 
would tell, Captain Turner hurled them upon the sleeping Toe. So thorough 
was the surprise that the English thrust their guns into the wigwams before 
the enemy were aware of their presence. Astounded by the attack, the In- 
dians rushed out in the greatest consternation, and made vain endeavors to 
escape. 



70 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

The carnage was brief, but terrible. The camp was burned and everything 
in it destroyed. The work of destruction was complete, and up to this time 
the victory had been overwhelming; but the English lingered too long in the 
deserted camp. 

The adjacent Indian camps sent reenforcements to the red men, and hence- 
forth, it was, for the victors, but a race for life. When Captain Turner found 
that the savages were surrounding his little command with great numbers, 
he gave the order to retreat. After running the gauntlet of the swamp, the 
main body reached Green River. Here, while crossing the river near "Nash's 
Mills, ' ' Captain Turner was shot and fell dead from his horse. The command 
then devolved upon Captain Holyoke, who succeeded in making good his re- 
treat, through Green River meadows, across Petty 's Plain, Deerfield River 
and meadows, till he reached Hatfield. Throughout the remainder of the 
retrogade march, the English forces were hard pressed by a numerous and 
active foe, who followed them to the "Bars" on the road leading to Deerfield 
South Meadow. 

This was by far the most severe fight that had occurred in the valley during 
King Philip's war. The bravery and hardihood manifested in undertaking 
an expedition of this kind in the face of such overwhelming numbers, were 
only equalled by the unflinching courage displayed during the disastrous re- 
treat, when for more than ten mill's, every inch of the ground was sharply con- 
tested with a foe outnumbering them more than three to one. 
Badge's The name of "THOMAS STEBINS, Springfield" appears in "A List of 

Philip's ye Soldiers yt were in ye Fall Fight under Capt. Wm. Turner, approved off by 

p. 253. ye Committee of ye Gen. Court," and in "A list of Soldiers and Desc'nd'ts of 

such as are Deceased that were in the fight called the falls fight above Deer- 
field who are intituled to the township granted by the Generall Court," we 
find "Luke Noble, Westfield, Des't of THOMAS STEBBINS." 
Green's THOMAS STEBBLNS and his wife, Jonathan Stebbins, and others were 

Spring- 

" presented by ye Grand jury to ye Courte at Northampton March 26, 167G, 
some for wearing of silk & yt in a flouting manner & attire for Long haire 
& other extravegancies, Contrary to honest & Labor Order & Demeanor not 
Becoming a Wilderness State at Least ye Profession of Christianity & Re- 
ligion." 

In January, 1678, "Six pound was sett of with LEIFFTENANT STD3INGS 

Spring- for sweeping the meeting house the year 79 and 80": and on February 4, 

1678, it was "voted & agreed to allow LIEUT STEBBIN 20 shillings for his 
giveing entertainment to mr. Glover [the minister] for that tyme w'rin he so 
entertained him." 

Green's Tlie General Court, in. obedience to the Royal proclamation of April 27, 

i"id._ 167S, ordering all subjects to take the oath of allegiance, directed the various 

magistrates to administer it forthwith. Accordingly John Pynchon performed 
that duly to a number of the inhabitants of Springfield on December 3, 1678, 
and January 1, 1679. Among those who took the oath of allegiance, we find 
the name of LIEUTENANT THOMAS STEBBINS. 

11 August 4, 1679, the town ordered that. "Whereas the Towne did formerly 

p. 142. 

in their troublesome times breake their Towne Stock of powder, & part there 
with to various persons, as by account fro the Select men & officers appointed 



SECOND GENERATION. 71 

for that worke appeares It is therefore now voted and Concluded that LEIUT. 
STEBBIN shal have fill power to eal for this powder of the several particular 
persons, who had of the Townes stocke, who according to this vote are to pay 
either the same Quantities back againe to the Towne or else half a crowne 
for each pound of powder. And it is likewise voted that they shal pay this 
money or pay in either in wheat, or Else in Indian Corne at two shilling pr 
bushel ; And in case any person refuse or neglect to pay their dues as to the 
promises to the Towne, Then the said LEIUT STEBBIN shal have ful power 
to destreine for ye same." At the same meeting, LIEUTENANT THOMAS g^, 2 
STEBBINS was appointed one of a committee "fully impow'red to mannage jj e a c <; s 0< v 
all the affaires of the tounwship alitle below Springfeild at Freshwater p- 41 °- 
Brooke." This committee was delegated "w'th ful power to admit inhabi- 
tants, to Grant free & undisputed Lands there, to such as are capaciated to go 
thither & dwel & improve the same & this said Comittee are fully impowered 
to order and act for the settling it a Towne of it selfe." This committee held 
its first meeting December 31, 1679, at which a plan for '.-ranting out the lands 
was agreed upon. Although called a township, it seems to have been on pro- 
bation until May 16, 1683, when the General Court again took up the matter. 
Their action on the matter was recorded as follows : 4ii 410 " 

"In answer to the petition from Springfeild & others, craving a touneship 
alitle below Springfeild at Freshwater Brooke, this Court doth grant a toune- 
ship there to the subscribers & such others as the comittee this Court appoints 
shall associat to them." * * * "and that the toune be called Enfeild; and 
for the admittance of inhabitants, granting alottments, & ordering all the 
prudentiall affaires of sd touneship, this Court doth appoint Major John Pyn- 
chon, LEIUT THO STEBBINS, Mr. Samuell Marshfield, Deacon Jonathan 
Burt, & Deacon Benja Parsons, or any three of them. Major Pynchon being one, 
to be a comittee, who are fully empowered to mannage all the affaires of said 
touneship till this Court take further order." [For many years there was a 
controversy between Massachusetts and Connecticut in regard to their bound- 
ary line. "When it was finally settled, in 1751, Enfield became a part of Con- 
necticut.] 

At a town meeting "ffebruary 9th 1679," it was voted that "we doe re- First 
quest LIFTENANT STEBINS to apoynt on of the guard to see to the youth Spdng- 
thare about that thare be no disorderly practis by the youth." p 430 

"The Towne dr desembar the 30: 1680 to LIFFTENANT STEBINGS for 
sweping the meeting house & beating the drum lie desiring part of his pay ,, -i:;-. 
we concluded to raise only £01 10s Od." 

••Springfeild the 3 of January 80. LIFTENANT STEBING hath payd 
the year 80, 3 Jan ffor the old meeting house which was set off in what 
should have bene payd him ffor his sweeping the new house." 

The town, on December 31. 1681, ordered thai three pounds should be p «s. 
paid to "LEIUT STEBBEIN for sweeping ye meeting house &c". 

LIEUTENANT THOMAS STEBBINS left no will, his estate being settled 
as follows : 

LIEUT. THOMAS STEBBINS' ESTATE. 

"At a Court holden at Springfield Sept. 25, 1683." win 

"Lieut. Thomas Stebbins of Springfield being late deceased and the r „ „ 



72 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

friends of said Lieut, being by Gods afflicting hand upon them disinabled to 
attend to take ye inventory of ye said deceased his estate, yet upon the 
motion of some of the relations to the Court concerning power of Adminis- 
tration upon ye estate of ye said deceased — This Court do grant power of 
administration upon ye estate of the relict of the deceased and to Thomas 
Stebbins and to Samuel Bud and do expect that they take care to make 
presentment of an Inventory of said Estate to the next Court, and look after 
a full settlement of said Estate." 

"At a Court holden March 25, 1684." 

Book i "Whereas our Honor 'd Father Ltt. Thomas Stebbins dyed intestate and 

having left some small estate the inventory thereof being given into the 
Court — we the Sons have agreed with mutual consent and to our full con- 
tent and satisfaction and with the full content of our Sister, wc'h agreement 
we have presented to the Courte desiring the reconfirmation of it as a full 
settlement of our Fathers Estate — as for our Mother in Law we have agreed 
to pay her about 30£ part whereof is in hand pay'd and received by her 
and 17 or 18 pounds w'ch we are to pay in 3 years tyme, to her or her 
heirs, she having rec'd our hands for the payment of what doth remayne. 

1st Samuel Stebbins is to possess and enjoy ye whole lands about the 
Long Meadow w'ch were in his possession before our Father*-; death. 

2nd Thomas Stebbins is to have all the Home lot and meadow in the 
town by the Meetinghouse with all the housing on it, also a 3d part of that 
wet Meddow on the south side of ye causeway at the upper end of the Town 
also that wet Meadow which was bought of the Town, the upland adjoining 
to it — w'ch part of ye land Bought of ye | town] and one house already rec'd. 

3rd. Joseph Stebbins and Benjamin Stebbins is to have the house lot at 
Taunton and the other two 3d of ye meadow on the South side of ye cause- 
way and all the Lands in the lower plain and all in the upper plaine, also 
the Land at Crooked Points and the eight acres of Woodland at the upper 
end of the Town all the parcels of land are equally divided between Joseph 
and Benjamin. 

4. Edward Stebbins is to have the wet meadow against the Round hill 
and the upper Land belonging to it, also six acres of Wood Lot, and the 
other four Brothers (say Samuel, Thomas, Joseph and Benjamin) doe engage 
to pay in equal proportion the sum of Two Pounds ten shillings. 

5. And we have all mutually agreed to pay w'tever debts are due from 
our Fathers estate, every one to pay an equal proportion of the payment 
of ye debts, we intend every one of us to pay alike ye above written agree- 
ment, we have mutually agreed. 

6. Sarah Bliss our Sister having rec'd one yoke of oxen a feather bed 
and other things to the value of twenty Pounds which is by her husband 
accepted as her full portion with what she had formerly." 

Signed Samuel Stebbins 
Jos. Stebbins 
Benj. Stebbins 
Thomas Stebbins 
Ed. Stebbins. 



SECOND GENERATION. 73 

"the above named Subscribers came and owned their several Subscribings 
and declared each in full satisfaction and acknowledged this 21st March 
1683-4 before me. 

John Pynchon, assist." 

"Samuel Bliss ye husband of Sarah Bliss the sister of the above sd. Steb- 
bins also appeared and declared his full satisfaction and acceptance of what 
is agreed for his wives share of her Fathers Estate — But sets not his hand 
to ye writing because it engages every one to pay alike proportion of their 
Fathers debts, which he is to be freed from and have nothing to pay of them 
and with this freedom acknowledges and consents to s'd agreement this 21 
March 16S3-4 before me. 

John Pynchon, Assist." 

"This Court having considered ye aforesaid agreement of the Legatees 
to L't Tho's Stebbin's Estate and have approved and confirmed it — the fol- 
lowing engagement to the widow being made good." 

"Springfield, October 16 1683." 
"This writing testifieth to an agreement made between the heirs of 
Lieut. Thomas Stebbins lately dec'd and Samuel Ball in reference to our 
Mothers thirds, we whose names are underwritten, do engage ourselves 
jointly and severally as follows, to pay our Mother ye sum of Seventeen 
pounds twelve Shillings in manner as followeth — a third in corn — a third in 
pork — a third in neat cattle as they shall be prized by two indifferent men, 
the payment is to be made in 3 years, we also agree that our Mother shall 
have two Loads of Indian Corn and an acre of Rye and four Swine, only 
there is to be 10 bushels deducted out of the Indian Corn, also anything she 
brought with her is to be returned to her again, it is also agreed that our 
Mother shall relinquish her interest in the little house, and in consideration 
thereof we engage to pay her 40£ and a bed stead with a cord in it as witness 
our hands. 

Subscribed & did Thomas Stebbins 

in ye presence of 
these Witnesses Joseph Stebbins 

The mark S of o'r 
Isaac Graves Ed. Stebbins 

Mother Stebbins 
Joseph Ely. Benj. Stebbins. 

Widow Abigail Stebbins above subscribed came personally and acknowl- 
edged her hand and mark to this instrument and her free ami voluntary 
Releasing her thirds in all her deceased Husbands Lands to his sons upon 
the condition within mentioned which acknowledgment she made this 22d 
of March, 1683-4 before me." 

John Pynchon, Assist. 

It is also agreed that there shall be one cow wintered by ye said heirs 
of ye Ltt. Stebbins for one winter and when it is said paid to the widow or 



7-1 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Relict of their Father it is intended they shall complete the payment unto 

the heirs of the widdow. 

Witness ye hands 

Thomas Stebbins Edward Stebbins 

Joseph Stebbins Samuel Stebbins 

Benjamin Stebbins." 

"N.B. The inventory of the Real & personal Est. amounts to £294. 02. 00." 



SARAH STEBBINS, .laughter of Rowland Stebbins and Sarah 



L6 


II. 


17. 


III. 


18. 


IV. 


19. 


V. 



was born 1623, in England; died October 4, 1649, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married July 14, 1639, at SprinulicM. Massachusetts, [which was the 
third marriage in that town, of any English"] 1" THOMAS MERRICK, 
born 1620, is said to have come from Wales; died September 7, 1704, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield. 

CHILDREN, born at Springfield: 

15. I. Thomas Merrick, born February (or April) 12, 1641, [the fourth 
birth recorded at Springfield . died young. 
Sarah Merrick, born .May 9, L643; married Eliakim Hitchcock. 
Mary Merrick, born September 28, L645; died July 28, 1646. 
Mary Merrick, born August 1647; married Samuel Foot. 
Hannah Merrick, born February 10, 164!): married Benjamin 
Knowlton. 



JOHN STEBBINS, son of Rowland Stebbins and Sarah - . was 
burn 1626, in England; died March 7. 1678 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; married March 14, 1646, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to AXX 
(MUNSON) MUNDEN, widow of Abraham Munden. she died in 1656, .at 
Springfield, Mass. [•'Abraham Mini I ed in marriage to Anne .Munson 
3 tnon: L6 daj 1644." Original record a1 Springfield, Mass. "Nothing more 
is known of Anne." The Munson Record, Vol. I. page 9.] He married 
!. December 17. 1657 (T. R. al Northampton, Massachusetts, ABI- 
GAIL BARTLETT, born probably a1 Hartford, Com ticut, died October 

Ki. 1710, al South Hadley Falls. Massachusetts, daughter of Roberl Bartletl 

— . Occupation, Ear r. Resided a1 Springfield & North 

ton, Massachusetts. Widow Abigail Bartlett) Stebbins married Decem- 
ber 28, 1681, (T. R.) Jedediah Strong, so,, of Elder John Strong. 

CHILDREN, born at Springfield, Massachusetts: 

I. John, born January 28, 1647 (T. R. ; married Dorothy Alex- 
;nider.-(- 



21. 


II. 


22. 


III. 


23. 


IV. 


24. 


V. 



25. 


VI. 


26. 


VII. 


27. 


VIII. 


28. 


IX. 


29. 


X. 


30. 


XI. 


31. 


XII. 


32. 


XIII. 



SECOND GENERATION. 75 

Thomas, born February 24, 1649; died April 24, 1650 (T. R.) 
Anna, born April 10, 1651 (T. R.) ; died May 6, 1652 or 3. 
Edward, born July 12, 1653 (T. R.) ; died October 14, 1653. 
Benoni, born June 23, 1655 (T. R.) ; married first, Mary (Brough- 
ton) Bennett; married second, Hannah Edwards. 4- 

Born at Northampton, Massachusetts: 

VI. Samuel, born January 21, 1658 (T. R.) ; married Mary French. 4- 
Abigail, born September 6, 1660 (T. R.) ; married William 

Phelps. + 
Thomas, born May 6, 1662 (T. R.) ; married Elizabeth Wright.-f 
Hannah, born July 8, 1664 (T. R.) ; married John Sheldon. + 
Mary, born September 10, 1666 (T. R.) ; married Thomas 

Strong.4- 
Sarah, born June 4, 1668 (T. R.) ; married William Southwell.4- 
Joseph, born January 17, 1669 (T. R.) ; died June 3, 1681 (T. R.) 
Deborah, born March 5, 1671-2 (T. R.) ; married first, Benjamin 

Alvord; married second. Benjamin Burt.-f- 

33. XIV. Rebecca, baptised February 26, 1676 ; married Nathaniel 

Strong. + 

34. XV. Thankful, born May 11, 1678; married Jerijah Strong.4- 

The first record we find of JOHN STEBBIXS in Springfield, Massa- Green's 
chusetts, is in 1646, when he was taxed 7 shillings 8 pence on twenty-seven eeid, 
and one-half acres of land, for the thirty pounds due Mr. Pynchon "for ye [,.'-'-'. 
purchase of ye land of ye Plantation of ye Indians." 

On February 21, 1649, there was "granted to JNO STEBBIN 2 acres of Burt's 

First 

land at ve end of his ffather Stebbins 5 acre lot, in ye 2d division, w'ch is Cent. of 

. . " Spring- 

due to him in lue of soe much wanting' in ye neck." field, i 

p. ins. 
At a town meeting November 5, 1650, he was chosen one of the "Sur- p . 217. 

veighors of the high ways of the Towne for the yeare ensuinge." 

December 25, 1651. "There is granted to Tho: Stebbins & JNO: STEB- p- 220. 

BINS, each of ym 3 acres. But if ye meddow hold out 7 acres & but 7 

(Besides Rowlands & ffraunces) [Rowland Stebbins and Francis Pepper] 

then to divide it between ym. In case it p've more than 7 then all above 6 

acres to be at ye Towns dispose:" 

JOHN STEBBINS is mentioned as being of Roxbury, Massachusetts, in Sheldon's 
1651 ; and the same year he bought a house in Springfield. Deerfiertl, 

M si s s 1 1 

At a town meeting in Springfield, February 10, 1652, there was "granted p. 216. 

First 

unto JOHN STEBIN on [one] quarter of the meeting howse chamber at the Cei 
north side next to the Brook till the first day in november next ensuing the field, i 
date here of and for this roome hee is to pay — 7s 6d ether in merchandable 
wheat or merchandable wampum this pay to be brought in the first of 
October next." Later we find the entry: "Received of JOHN STEBBINS p : :; - 
for Rentt of the chamber £00 07s 06d." On December 28, 1653, he received 
a grant of the "east end of the meetinge house chamber from the pillars to i' --'■ 
the end of the house and to injoy itt till the first tuesday in november next 



76 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

and in consideration whereoff hee is to pay Gs in merchantable wheate or 
wampom by the first of noveinber next ensuing." 

p 239 It is recorded that, on January 30, 1G55, "There is granted to JOHN 

STEBBINS (who desires to build beyound ye long meddow) a lott off ffive 
acres upon ye hill over ye bridge on ye most convenient place there, w'ch is 
to be 20 rod broad, & 40 rod long; and this is granted on condition he 
continue 5 yr in Towne else to resigne it to ye Towne". "There is also 
granted to JOHN STEBBINS ffive acres of land a little beyound ye long 
meddow, on ye lower side of the little miry brooke by some called Potbrooke, 

i' -"" betwixt ye great river & swamp there & to come up to ye cartway, so yt ye 

way be not straightened by him & fro : thence downeward ye ffive acres is 
to be made up: and this grant is upon condition he continue 5 y [years] in 
Springfield." 

Green's Thomas Cooper, Robert Ashley, and Benjamin Cooley were elected towns- 

fleid, ° men in 1655, and, refusing to serve, they were fined twenty shillings a piece, 

and George Colton, Thomas Stebbins, and JOHN STEBBINS were chosen to 
fill their places. 

Trum- JOHN STEBBINS settled in Northampton, Mass., in 1656, and lived at 

bulls 

North- the lower end of "Pudding Lane," now Hawley street. He owned a saw- 

ampton. , ° v 

Mass. mill which was situated within the bounds of Easthampton. 

\\ 58 5 In March, 1657-8, the town voted that "Mr. Williams JOHN STEBBENS 

Joseph Root Joseph Jeanes shall cast lotts for ther proportion of Grasse 
Ground the first lot to ly next to Robert Haywart and soe successively down- 
ward in the Middle Meddowe". 

p 66 A lively controversy was going on in the town, both in religious and 

secular matters, At the next session of the local court, which was held on 
March 29, 1659, at Springfield, the Northampton parties were at hand with 
their special grievances. At this court "Edward Elmer Samuell "Wright 
senior Alexander Edwards & JOHN STEBBIN" appeared as plaintiffs "agt 
the Town of North Hampton Def'd't in an action of ye case concerninge 
their turninge out some of the freemen from beinge Selectmen to wch office 

p- 67. they were chosen". "When they brought their action against the town they 

were checkmated by the rejection of the Northampton commissioners on 
purely technical grounds, so that no court could be held. Under these cir- 
cumstances, an appeal to the "Superior Powers" was the only way out of 
the difficulty; but it does not appear that the plaintiffs made any attempt 
to carry their ease to a higher court. 

p. 7i The office of measurer of land seems to have been quite unpopular and 

difficult to fill. During the year 1659 the choice of measurers is three times 
recorded, each time giving new names. David Burt and JOHN STEBBINS 
consented to fill the office at the third choosing, which was in June, 1659. 
JOHN STEBBINS again filled this office in 1671. 

p. oo. In June, 1660, JOHN STEBBINS and Samuel Allen were chosen to "Joyne 

with the Selectmen to lay out high waies"; and this vote was reaffirmed 
in December. MR. STEBBINS was chosen juryman March 26, 1661. 

p L07. He signed the church covenant on June 18, 1661, and soon became identi- 

p 120 fied with church affairs. On July 12, 1661, the town voted to "build a new 

meeting howse, of 42 foote square, and that they will laj' out about 150£"; 



SECOND GENERATION. 77 

and JOHN STEBBINS was one of the committee "chosen and empowered 
to cary on and finish this worke". 

On the 28th of January, 1664, "JOHN STEBBEN and Enos Kingslo p- 161 - 
were chosen Bayleus [bailiffs] for the Towne to eleare the meadows of all 
Cattle & Swine that are trespasers and Impound them that we may preserf J^n's 

&? t Deer- 

graSS . fie l di 

By a vote August 26, 1668. "Left Fisher had leave to sell to JOHN X ' p 9 ' 
STEBBINS of Northampton, his rights at paucomtucke, or a part of them." 

JOHN STEBBINS was one of the signers of the petition to the General g^ ' 
Court, May 31, 1671, to purchase a plantation for which they had made a <j eld - 



Mass. 

bargain with the Indians. g,- 60 - 

Trum- 

Among the list of contributions to Harvard College, in 1672-3, is: Nonh- 

"JOHN STEBBINGE toe bushel halfe of wheate & toe lb halfe of flaxe p m on°' 
£00. 10s. OOd." 

In 1675 he was chosen to serve the town as selectman, and was again p- 2 " 8 
chosen for this duty in 1678. 

The manner of his death was considered quite unusual, and the common p-234. 
belief was that he had been killed by witches. He was part owner of a saw- 
mill on Broad Brook or Manhan River, and the facts would seem to indicate 
that he came to his death by an accident at the mill. There is a tradition 
that "while sawing at his mill, the logs would roll over him, set in motion 
by witches, by which he was severely bruised". An inquest was held by a 
jury of twelve men, who returned a verdict, which, while it did not directly 
charge witchcraft, showed that they more than half believed it had some- 
thing to do with his death. Two examinations were made of the remains, 
and two reports were handed in to the court. In the first one they declared 
that there was a "warmth .and heate in his Body yt dead persons are not 
usual to have"; and that there were "fower places upon his brest yt seemed 
to have been Pintched, though the doctor informed ym that in his life time 
there was a swelling between the Pintches"; his neck was as flexible as that 
of a living person; upon his body were found "several hundred of spots," 
that looked as if "they had been shott with small shott," and when they 
were scraped there were holes under them. On the second examination, 
which must have been made soon after the first one, they found, as would 
very naturally follow, "the body somewhat more cold yn before, his joynts 
more limber," and several bruises on different parts of his person, which 
they had not previously discovered. The jury reported to the County Court 
in April, and Samuel Bartlett, brother-in-law to MR. STEBBINS, and who 
seems to have been witch-finder in general for the town, brought in all the 
testimony he could obtain. It was also stated that a large number of women 
were summoned by Joseph Hawley, to examine and touch him, intending in 
this way to discover the witch. Blood flowed when a certain woman touched 
him, but only one could see it, so nothing was done. This evidence, which 
cannot now be found, was sent to the Court of Assistants at Boston, but no 
further action was taken. Undoubtedly the testimony pointed to some sus- 
pected person, but no one was named on the records. 

His estate was presented at Northampton March 25, 1679, as follows: 



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78 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

win "ABIGAILS ye Relict of JOHN STEBBINS deceased exhibited to tins 

Corte ye Inventory of her late Husbands Estate to w'eh she made oath & is 

&205. on file with the Records of this Corte & Power of administration upon ye 

Estate is granted by this Corte to ye s'd Widdow & Sam '11 Bartlett her 
Bro'r the settlement of ye Estate being left unto ye next Corte at Spring- 
field in September next, ye eldest son being not now pr'sent And warneing 
to be given him by ye rest of ye Legattees ag'st that time. Here followeth 
a Coppy of the Inventory of ye Estate of JOHN STEBBINS of Northampton 
deceased taken march 20th — 78 Imp'r 

£ 

to his house & home lott w'th 400 new rayls 080 

to 29 acres of land in Ventures Feild 145 

to 8 acres of land in hogs Bladder 034 

to 2 acres in ye Swamp at 010 

to 2 calves at 3£ mare & Colte 43 s ) 

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to Shingles & stuff at 40s ^ 

to Boards & Planks at 3£ 5s more timb'r 3£ ) nn „ nn nn 

, .. , . ,, e .,, ir - 007 00 00 

to timber at the Saw mill 16s \ 

to one p'r of traces 9s 1 p'r traces (is ) nnn ^ 

.., ^ • , , n , . , • 000 15 00 

with Whippletree Chames at \ 

to iron at Benonie Stebbins Cart at 001 00 00 

to Cart Wheels 22s sledd 5s plow & plow irons 22s 002 07 00 

to 3 grindstons 8s draft yoak & irons 3s J „„ 

„, „ n ,, . - 001 05 00 

Share & Colter at \ 

to a Stubbing hoe 3s Broad hoe 6s 6d | 

to 2 forks at 3s [ 00 ° 12 00 

to 2 Augers at 5s hand saw Is 6d ) „„„ „ , 

Square 2s 6d Sickles at 4s \ 

to a Sword 5s Cutlask 15s pistols hoist 'r 30s 002 10 00 

to Andirons & fire implements at 001 07 00 

to Powder 2s Bulets Is girdle 2s 6d 000 05 06 

U Bar'lls Botls & tubs at 13s payles 4s ^ 

Loome tackleing at 2s C " 

to one bar '11 pork 3£ Bakon at 2£ ) nn „ ,„ „„ 

&Porkatl£18s } ° 06 18 00 

to a Fann at 5s to % n tcnani saw 3s f 

a Black Cow at 3£ "lOs } 8 

to a Red Cow at 4£ to a heifer 4£ j 

to a Cow w 'ch Ben : Stebbins had 3£ 10s \ 

to trays 6s 6d trenchers 2s Earthen Ware 4s 

to ye house home lot S bs 

to 4 acres & half land 

to 13 acres in Wrenham 

to 2 horses at 6£ to 2 Oxen 9£ ^ 

to 2 Steers 9£ one cow 3£ 10s \ 

to his p't of a Saw mill 025 

to Boxes & Bands for a Cart } 

to other irons for ye Cart all \ 



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to Ring & staple Cops & pin ^ qoo 

harrow teeth at I 

to a musquet & moulds ) 

% n ., - 002 12 00 

to a gun & Cutlass. . . \ 

to an ads 5s hatchet 7s I „ 

001 01 00 



Broad ax 3s axes 8s. 

-lors 3s tn Olrl ) 

001 06 00 



to Wedges 14s bitle rings 3s to Old i 



iron 6s Spade & Showel at 3s C" ' 

to plow Chaines 15s pees hooks 5s Carbine 27s 002 

to Bandelers 2s belts 6s 10£ of Leade at 4s 2d 000 

to one Sow 35s shots 30s 4 shots 24s Sow & pigs 20s 005 

to a great Brass Kettele 4£ Copp'r Kettel 12s Brass Kettle 5s. . . .004 

to pot & pot hooks 12s great iron pot 30s 002 

to a posnet 8s Peuter 35s Spoones 2s 3d 001 

to trays 6s 6d trentchers 2s Earthen Ware 4s 00 

to Spining Wheels 10s Corn basket at Is a Chest a 5s 00 

to Barley at 1£ 16s 40 bush 'Is w't 6£ to ) 

40 bush 'Is of Ind Come at 4£ \ 

to Porks & Racks 2s 6d Log rope 3s Bell Is Carte Rope 2s 00 

to weareing apparrel & Searge dnblet 01 

to Cotton drawers 5s 6d Brithes 5s a Wascoate 2s 00 

to a Lince wooley Suite 25s old Coate 7s 01 

to Shirts 2£ 3s bands 18s Caps 2s gloves 2s 6d handkercheife. ... 03 

to Bedding a Rugg 1£ Blancket 10s ditto 2s 01 

to Feather bed & bolster at 4£ pillows lis 04 

to 2 bedsteads 1£ 2 Chests 15s Sheets 1£ 02 

to an old Chest & 1 p'r of sheets at 14s 00 

to table Cloath & napkins 16s fine pillow beers at 01 

Raw hide 2£ one hide of upp'r Leath'r 18s 02 

to 2 siths & tackling lis shoe makers tools 1£ 01 

to a Rugg, Curtains, Vallance & pillows at 02 

to 2 bar'l of flow'r at 03 

to a Whip Saw 8s to y 2 a hetchell 4s 00 

to 9 bush 'Is of pees at 01 

to a Cloath Coate 30s Searge Coate 6s Cloath Coate 9s 02 

to 2 Warming pans at 00 

to a Sive Is Box iron 3s ham'r Is Bible Ss 00 

to hops 4s flaxseed 3s pilian & pannel 4s 00 

to pistell & morter 26s Cards at 3s 00 

to a Searge Suite 24s red Coate 20s Cloak 30s 03 

to a Wascoate Cloath 10s hats lis Stokins 6s 6d Books at 8s 01 

to Boxes at 00 

Bedstead & Curtains 00 

Bed & bolster 8s rug Ss Blancket 8s 01 

to 4 Course pillows 6s & 2 paires old Cloath 5s 00 

to old bands 6s bag 4s Blanchet Rugg & bolst'r 01 

to a Cow 3£ 10s pot 18s to 8 yds tow Cloath 20s 05 

to 10 acres of wint'r w't at 05 



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80 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

to a Cross cut saw 00 03 00 

to 2 Blanckets at 01 02 00 



617 16 05 
to eror in ye line above it being recorded on ye other side as 
appears [the item "to trays 6s 6d trentchers 2s Earthen "Ware 
4s— 00 12 06" being entered twice.] 00 12 06 



sum totall 617 03 11 

The above s'd Inventory was taken by 

John King 
Jon'th Hunt 
Medad Pomeroy. 

Here followeth an addition to ye Orrigenall Inventory of ye Estate of 
JNO STEBBINS Sen'r deceased as it stands recorded: See pa: 200: 201 of 
this Book — & which was now Brought in by ye administrators to yt Estate 
Imp'r £ s 
ye s'd Lot in Ventures Feild vallued at 29 acres found by meas- 
ure to be 10 acres & a half more at 5£ ye acre 052 10 00 

ye s'd Lot in middle meadow being all 'ted 4 acres & a half but by 

measure is one rood & a half more at 6£ 10s y acre 002 08 09 

ye s'd two acres of Land upon measure found to be 3 acres want- 
ing 10 rod viz one acre more wanting 10 rod at 5£ y 004 13 00 

Severall debts due to ye Estate as followeth 

of Sam '11 Church of Hadley 000 13 06 

of Leiuf 't Phillip Smith of Hadley 000 12 06 

of Francis Barnard 000 02 00 

of Eld'r Strong of Northampton 000 11 09 

half an Oxe hide at 000 10 00 

of Nath'll Phelps Sen'r of Northampton 000 02 00 

of Godfry Nims of Northampton 000 08 02 

of James Wright of Northampton 000 06 06 

of David Burt of Northampton 000 04 00 

of Sam '11 Alline of Northampton 000 11 10 

of Ebenez'r Strong of N H 000 11 02 

of Ens Jno Lyman of Northampton 000 07 00 

of Thomas Lyman of Northampton 001 08 09 

of Sam'l] Wright of Northampton 001 00 00 

10 sheepe at 8s y 004 00 00 

totall Sum of addition 072 13 06 

by ye Country 15s 15 00 



071 18 06 



SECOND GENERATION. 81 



debts due from ye Estate of JNO STEBBINS 

£ s. d. 

To Widdow Masson of Northampton 000 12 00 

To Sam 11 Bartlit of Northampton 001 00 00 

To Sam'U Partrigg of Hadley 000 10 00 

To Sam'U Bartlit of Northampton 000 10 00 

To Xath'll Phelps Sen'r of N H 000 17 00 

To Jno Holmes 000 05 00 

To Nehemiah Allin 000 08 00 

To Jno Frentch of Northampton 001 12 02 

To Jos Parson Sen'r of Northampton 003 06 09 

To Rich'd Lyman of Northampton 000 03 00 

To Wm Jeans of N H 000 07 03 

To mr Jno Pynchon of Boston 008 04 07 

To major Jno Pynchon 000 08 00 

To mr Gardner of Hartford 000 19 02 

To mr Sanders of Windsor 01 07 02 

To Deacon Holton of N H 00 06 00 

To Abell Jeanes of N H 00 06 00 

To Ralph Hutchison of N H 01 07 06 

Due to ye Lagattes of Rowland Stebbins 09 00 00 

To medad pomery 00 15 00 

2 ( 'ows Lost since ye 1st Inventory 05 10 00 

1 Steer Lost at 01 10 00 

Funer'll Expences 02 02 05 

To Jno Parsons 01 06 00 

To Jadadia Strong 00 07 00 

To Hanah Stebbins 01 00 00 

To Allexand'r Alvord of N H 00 10 00 

To mr Elez'r Way of Hartf'd 02 18 00 

To mr Jon 'th Gilbirt 00 09 00 

To Rob't Reves Hartford 00 06 00 

To Leiuft Filler Windsor 00 04 00 

To Tho Hastings Hatf'd 00 18 00 

To Jonth Hunt of N H 00 05 06 

To Jono Bridgman N H 00 14 04 

To his Son Benoenie 00 08 00 

To Tho Alverd of N H 00 04 09 

One marc Lost at 02 10 00 

3 Sheep Lost at 01 04 00 

To mr Hawley 01 01 03 

To Tho Hosmore 00 07 00 

To Goodwife miller 00 06 00 

Total] is 56 15 10 

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82 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Bool Ma y 1680 John Strong John King Medad Pomeroy and David Burt had by 

* 216 the Court been appointed Distributers who made their Return at the March 

Court 1681 29th May & by the court accepted 
To the widow assig'd 1-3 of both Houses & homestead 

1-3 " Great Lot on the west side 
1-3 Middle Meadow Lot next to John Parsons 
1-3 Mundhead Lot next to John Lymans 
1-3 Hoggs Bladder Lot next to John Clap. 
The sons were John Benoni Samuel Thomas Benjamin Joseph minors. 

p. 222. At court holden March 28 1682 

Samuel Bartlett of Northampton appearing in Court and desiring to be 
freed from his administratorship to ye Estate of his Brother JOHN STEB- 
BINS SENR dec'd and the Relict (wife) to JOHN STEBBINS aforesaid— and 
married to Jaddadie Strong of Northampton and he in his wifes right being 
a sustaining ye administratorship, she held to her aforesaid Husbands estate, 
and being willing to take the whole care of it into his own hands, both as to 
debts, Legacies and all things and accompts, relating to the ehildrens rights 
&c and therefore Samuel Bartlett is released as aforesaid. 

p- 248. Jadadiah Strong above named made application to the Court of March 31 

1685 that Certain Lands in Deerfield belonging to the Estate of JOHN STEB- 
BINS SENR dec'd should be divided, which was ordered to be done by the 
Dividers aforesaid & that it be divided in proportion as the Estate first 
divided. 

p. 264. Jadadiah Strong petitions Court for allowance of administrator by the 

court of March 1690 referred or continued that the Legatees & heirs have 
time to answer. 

ABIGAIL (BARTLETT) STEBBINS STRONG fell from her horse while 
passing South Hadley Falls, and died soon after. She had started on October 
10, 1710, from Northampton to visit her children by her first husband, who 
were then living in Coventry, Connecticut. 

On page 32 in Book 4 of Record in an additional inventory of the Estate 
of JOHN STEBBINS Sen'r of Northampton taken Apr. 20th, 1720. "A 
parcel of land in Deerfield on the East side of the way over against Stebbins 
Meadow containing 4 acres appraised at 4. 0. 0. the east of the land having 
been appraised at that rate and as inasmuch ;is Mary the daughter of the 
deceased above named now Mary Strong alias Stebbins (as is said) not 
having rec'd her part or portion out of the Deerfield Land therefore I now 
order said 4 acres to be hers, as part of her portion. And I appoint Capt. 
Wells esq. Lieut. Wells and Deacon French to lay out said Land, and to 
deliver it to Thomas Strong or to his wife Mary." 

"April 29, 1720 then we undersigned being appointed by the Hon. Col. 
Partridge Judge of Probate — went and delivered ye above 4 acres of land to 
Thomas Strong of Northampton by turf and twigg as four pounds and as 
part of his wifes portion who was a daughter of John Stebbins of North- 
ampton deceased — which piece of land is Bounded by land of Judah Wright 



SECOND GENERATION. S3 

— North of John Stebbins Jun'r South abutting on the Common fence East 

on the County Road west. 

Signed 

Jonathan Wells 
Thomas Wells 
Thomas French." 

5. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS, daughter of Rowland Stebbins and Sarah 
born 1628, in England ; died October 28, 1700, at Springfield, Massa- 



chusetts; married January 2, 1646-7, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to JOHN 
CLARK, who died 1684, at Springfield. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

35. I. John Clark, born September 6, 1647 (T. R.) ; died December 24, 

1717. 

36. II. Sarah Clark, born December 27, 1649 (T. R.) ; married Richard 

Barnard ; married second, Richard Wait. 

37. III. Elizabeth Clark, born February 26, 1651 (T. R.) 

38. IV. Mary Clark, born March 31, 1654 (T. R.) ; married David 

Morgan. -4- 



THIRD GENERATION. 



SAMUEL STEBBINS :; Thomas Stel.blns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 

' Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright, was born September 19, 1646, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died July 13, 1708, at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
married July 22, 1679, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to JOANNA LAMB, 
horn September 20, 1651 (or January 25, 1666), at Springfield, Massachusetts, 

who was a daughter of John Lamb and Joanna . He married second, 

December 10, 1685, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to ABIGAIL BROOKS, born 
January 25, 1665-6, at Springfield, Massachusetts, died November 24, 1746 
(or March 13, 1754, New England Historical and Genealogical Register) at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, daughter of William Brooks and Mary Burt. 
Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

39. I. Infant, born March 12, 1680 ; died March 12, 1680. 

40. II. Thomas, born December 26, 1681 ; died January 3, 1682. 

41. III. Samuel, born May 13, 1683; married Hannah Hitchcock. -4- 

42. IV. John, born February 13, 1686-7; married Patience Wright. + 

43. V. Ebenezer, born November 30, 1GS8 ; died March 20, 1756. 

44. VI. Infant, born August 19, 1691 ; died August 19, 1691. 

45. VII. William, born July 27, 1693 ; married Mercy Knowlton.-f- 

46. VIII. Abigail, born November 30, 1695; married John Hitchcock.+ 

47. IX. Joanna, born March 4, 1697; married Matthew Noble. -f 

48. X. Thomas, born August 10, 1698; married Mary Munn.+ 

49. XI. Benjamin, born December 10, 1700; died June 25, 1709. 

50. XII. Mercy, born June 19, 1705; married John Colton.-f- 

Burfa The first mention we find of SAMUEL STEBBINS in the town records 

Century ' s ni 1657, when he and others were seated in the meeting house, "In yt seate 

Spring- > n y e Gallery weh faces agt ye minister." In 1662 he occupied the same seat. 

'i" M On December 8, 1664, the town granted "TO SAMUEL STEBBINS thirty 

p!32o! acres his father engaging to satisfy charges as shall come on the Land till it 

be improved." 
p. 405. He soon hecame identified with town affairs. On February 9, 1673, he was 

chosen one of the "Viewers of ye fences of ye genr'll feilds" for Long- 
p. 4 1 r. meadow; and held the same office in 1676. 

p.24G. 11 is recorded that on "ffebruary ye 26th 1673. SAMUELL STEBBINS 

hath graunted unto him Six acres of meddow at the great Meddow below 

Goodm: Coulton and Goodm: Cooleyes grants if soe much be there besides 

84 



THIRD GENERATION. 85 

former graunts & on like condition as Nath : Burts graunt there well is entered 
in page 179." 

The town, at a meeting held February 5, 1677, fined SAMUEL STEBBINS p- 419 - 
two shillings for being absent from the town meeting without leave from the 
moderator. 

May 28, 1679, "It was further agreed to Lay out or order each particular p. 425. 
mans portion of fence upon this brooke by the way of casting of Lotts:" 
* * * "To SAMLL STEBBIN, 6 [sixth portion]." 

At the same meeting it was "further voted & concluded that ye Upland p-*26. 
fence belonging to the sd long medow should be a new measured & laid out 
to each proprietor, as neer as may be, in the particular places, where they 
have al along made & maintained ye portions of fence there, And that Isaac 
Colton Samll Bliss Junr: & SAMLL STEBBIN shal be to measure this upland 
Fence." 

He was chosen "Hayward" for Long Meadow, on February 4, 1678, and p- 14 °- 
again on February 7, 1681. 

At a town meeting March 13, 1681-2, "SAMUEL STEBBIN did move for p - go 
to have the Pond yt lyes at the reer of [his] Lot or [to have a] house lot in 
Longmeadow. " 

On February 6, 1682, the town ordered to be paid to "SAMLL STEBBEIN p - 15S - 
for 5 rod of 5 raile fence to fencing in ye meeting house yd [amount omitted 
in the list]. 

He was one of those who signed, on February 4, 1700-1, a petition to Lieu- History 
tenant Governor Stoughton, for the settlement of a new Plantation, which Brimfieid, 
afterwards was known as Brimfield. The petition was granted, but the p.241. 
Indian War interfered with the immediate settlement. 

On March 10, 1701-2, SAMUEL STEBBIXS desired the Town of Spring- gurfs 

' . First 

field to grant him "three or four acres of medow on the east side of wachoge century 
Brook wch Lyeth partly ag't Daniel Cooleys & partly ag't Jonathan Burts spring- 
grants or Lands wch Ly on the west side of said Brook." It is recorded on n 

J p. 300. 

May 3, 1703, that "SAMUEL STEBBINS his desire for the grant of three or p. 304 
four acres of medow on the East side of watchoge brooke, ag't Dan '11 Cool- 
eys & Jonath Burt Junr yr Lands on the west side of the brooke, was now 
granted to him, having moved for it at a former meeting." 

SAMUEL STEBBINS was one of the thirteen men who signed the petition p- 309. 
for the concession of lands from Pecowsic to Enfield, and from the "hil east- 
ward to the Longmeadow halfe a mile further eastward into the woods." 
This was in 1703. 

Administration on Estate of SAMUEL STEBBINS. Hampsh ss. Sept'r ™ 
1st 1708. Power of Administration on the Estate of SAMUEL STEBBINS of nT^ 
Springfield Sen'r Deceas'd was Grant 'd to ABIGAIL STEBBINS Wid'w and " 
Relict of s'd Deceas'd And to John Stebbins Son of s'd Deceas'd. 

Aug't ye 17th 1708. An Inventory of the Estate of SAM'L STEBBINS p.iss. 
Deceas'd valued as money 

His Wareing apparel £ 1 10 00 

Beds and Bedding at 4 6 00 

Curtaens 10 00 

Table Linnen 6 6 



86 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



A pr of Sheets 1 16 00 

One Kittle 2 10 00 

One Iron Pot 6 00 

2 Iron Kittles 6 00 

Pewter Ware 1 4 00 

2 frying- Pans 10 00 

Hearth Irons Tramel & Pot Hooks 9 00 

Warming Pan 5 00 

Wooden Ware 6 00 

Tubs and Pailes 7 00 

One Can 2 Bottles 2 00 

2 Pork Barrels & 1 Beer Barel & 2 Meal Barrels 7 6 

5 Linning and Woollen Wheels 10 00 

2 Bedsteads and one Truckle Bedstead 10 00 

15 Pound of Wool 15 00 

4 Pound & halfe of flax 2 8 

34 Run of Yarn 1 10 00 

meal Trough & Cradle 3 00 

3 Broad Hoes 6 00 

One Stubbing Hoe & 1 Bogging Hoe 5 00 

Books 6 00 

Looking Glass 3 6 

Mony Scales 6 00 

Grass and Corn upon the ground 8 00 00 

2 Oxen at 7 00 00 

4 Cows 10 00 00 

2 two year old Heifers 3 00 00 

2 yearlings & one Calfe 2 00 00 

one mare one 2 year old horse Colt and one mare Colt all at. . . . 5 10 00 

6 sheep 1 10 00 

Six swine and 6 Piggs 6 10 00 

the Land in the Field & Wheel meadow w'th the House & Barn.. 200 00 00 

Cart & Wheels 2 6 00 

2 Plows & Chaines & Plow Clevis 1 16 00 

one Cart Clevis halfe a Harrow one Staple & Ring 9 00 

one Pair of Horse Chains one Collar 12 00 

one pr <>1 - Harries Traces one Collar one Whipple Tree Chain al at.. 4 6 

Sickles 3 00 

Two Pair Fork Tines one Rake 2 6 

the Land on the Hill the (4) four Lotn'ts 30 00 00 

3 acres of Land at the Lower End of Thos Blises mead'w 3 00 00 

By meadow at Watchoage viz 4 acres 2 00 00 

6 acres of Bogg meadow at fresh water Great meadow 1 10 00 

one Betle & 3 Wedges 8 00 

three Guns the Bigest Gun (viz) the Musket 15 00 

The next Biggest Gun 1 10 00 

The Least Gunn at 1 5 00 

Two Swords 1 00 00 

Total £310 : 10 : 06 



THIRD GENERATION. 87 

The above Inventory was Taken by us 

Sam'] Bliss 2d. Dan'l Cooley. Nath'l Burt Jun'r. 

Springfield, March 17th, 1708-9 
We who were appointed to make a Division of SAMUEL STEBBINS De- 
ceased his Land appeared and began as followeth We laid to Sam '11 Stebbins 
Eldest son a Double portion. 
In ye Hone Lott we began 

1st To SAMUEL STEBBINS A Lot in breadth Eight Rod & fourteen 
foot. Bounded North by Sam '11 Bliss his Land & South by William Stebbins 
his Land Bounded West by ye Great River & East by ye Highway at ye Pond 

2 WILLIAM STEBBINS A Lot in Breadth four Roi I & seven foot Bounded 
North by Samuel Stebbins his Land & South by Thomas Stebbins his Land & 
West by ye Great River and East by ye highway at ye Pond 

3 THOMAS STEBBINS A Lot four Rod & Seven foot in Breadth & 
Bounded North by Wilni Stebbins his Land & South by Benj'n Stebbins his 
Land & Bounded West by ye Great River & East by ye Highway by ye Pond 

4 BENJAMIN STEBBINS A Lot four Rod in Breadth & Seven foot & 
Bounded North By Thomas Stebbins his Land & South by Ebenezr Stebbins 
his Land Bounded West by ye Great River & East by ye highway at ye Pond — 

5 EBENEZAR STEBBINS A Lot four Rod & Seven foot In breadth & 
Bounded North by Benjamin Stebbins his Land & South by John Stebbins 
his Land & Bounded West by ye Great River & East by ye Highway at ye 
Pond 

6 JOHN STEBBINS A Lot four Rod & Seven foot in breadth & Bounded 
North by Ebenezr Stebbins & South by Thomas Bliss 2d his Land Bounded 
West by ye Great River & East by ye high way at the Pond 

Wheel Meadow thus Divided 

1st To JOHN STEBBINS A Lot in breadth thirteen Rod wanting A foot 
Bounded North by ye highway goes up ye Hill & South by Ebenezr Stebbins 
his Land & Bounded West by Nathl. Burt his Land & East by ye hill. [Bal- 
ance torn off] 

John Stebbins sold the above described piece to William Stebbins and it 
was inherited from him by his son Ezra and from him by his son Ezra and 
from him by his son Aaron Chapin Stebbins, who sold it to Ethan Ely when 
he moved west in May 1861. 

On the other side of this paper is the following: "Set off to the heirs in 
the Estate of Samuel Stebbins deceased 

5 WILLIAM STEBBINS A Lot in Breadth Eight Rod Bounded South 
by Ebenezr Stebbins his land & North by Thomas Stebbins his Land 

6 THOM'S STEBBINS A Lot in breadth Eight Rod Bounded South by 
Wilm. Stebbins his land & North by Benjn. Stebbins his Land 

7 BENJN. STEBBINS A Lot Eight Rod in breadth Bounded South by 
Thorns. Stebbins his land & North by ye North Side of Saml. Stebbins De- 
ceased his land 

Settleing & Dividing ye Boggc Meadow in ye Wood being Six acres thus 
Divided 



88 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1 SAML. STEBBINS one Acre & half at ye Great Meadow Eastward of 
freshwatr Brook at ye North End of Sd. Meadow. 

2 JNO. STEBBINS One Acre & half Joyning to Sainl. Stebbins his 
Meadow 

3 WILM. STEBBINS One Acre & half Joyning to Jno. Stebbins his 
Meadow 

4 TIIOMS. STEBBINS One Acre & half Joyning to Wilm. Stebbins his 
Meadow 

Four Acres at Great Watchoage thus Divided 

1 EBENZR STEBBINS One Acre & half at Watchoage at ye North End. 

2 BENJN. STEBBINS One Acre & half Joyning to Ebenezr Stebbins his 
Meadow 

3 SAML. STEBBINS One Acre Joyning to Benjn. Stebbins his Meadow 
EBENZR STEBBINS three Acres in Stab Pasture Bounded North by 

Thorns. Bliss 2d his Land & South by Widw. Lydia Burt her Land & East by 

ye High way and West where the Old Brook Run 

Thomas Colton Senr 
Nathaniel Burt Senr 
Samuel Bliss + his Mark" 

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THOMAS STF.'R'RTNS 3 jThomasRtebbinss ROWLAND STEBBINS l 'r 
in.VULn.B Bir.DDl.Ma } Hannah Wright Sarah > 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright, was born July 31, 1648, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, died December 7, 1695, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married December 21, 1672, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to ABIGAIL 
MUNN, born June 28, 1650, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died February 6, 
1692 (or 1693), at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Ben- 
jamin Munn and Abigail (Burt) Ball, widow of Francis Ball. He married 
second, April 12, 1694, at Springfield, Massachusetts, MARY DAY ELY, widow 
of Samuel Ely, born 1641, at Hartford, Connecticut; died October 17, 1725, 
aged 84 years, at Hatfield, Massachusetts, daughter of Robert Day, and 
Editha Stebbins. MARY (DAY) STEBBINS married third, December 11, 
1696, Deacon John Coleman. 

CHILDREN, born at Springfield, Massachusetts : 

Thomas, born January 28, 1673 ; died March 20, 1675. 
Abigail, born May 27, 1675; died May 15, 1692. 
Hannah, born December 29, 1677; died January 10, 1678. 
Infant, born November 23, 1678 ; died November 23, 1678. 
Hannah, born December 22, 1680; married Luke Noble. + 
Thomas, born November 30, 1682; died September 9, 1684. 
Infant, born May 16, 1685 ; died May 16, 1685. 
Sarah, born April 17, 1686; married David Parsons. + 
Mary, born November (or December) 1, 1688; married Nathan 
Wheeler.+ 
60. X. Son, born January 6, 1691 ; died February 15, 1691. 



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In his youth THOMAS STEBBINS seems to have been a practical joker, gtej- 
In the Record of John Pynchon, Justice of Peace, Springfield, we find the fol- g?* 
lowing: p. 24. 

"Feby. 6th, 1670, THOMAS STEBBINS, JR., being examined about pub- 
lishing a marriage intended between Richard Barnard and Sarah Clarke wch 
was set up in ye Pyt in grate letters without order or knowledge of ye Ptys 
[parties] or Parents and was also underwrit in small letters wth a foolish 
and reproachful Rime casting reproach upon ye towne and ye maids in towne 
as by ye paper on file appears his offense being very grate beside sin against 
God abusing ye parent the partys profaning ye sabbath easting reproach on 
ye towne and on ye maids together with others — though at first he was a 
little sauey yet afterwards confessing all and being admonished and told the 
evil, he seemed very penitent and engaged to be more watchfull against such 
like disorder. 

I therefore delt more gently with him by a small fine bearing testimony 
againsl such disorder ami fine him 20d to ye county wch he engages to be paid 
unto the County Treasury." 

It is recorded on February 12, 1668 that "THO STEBBING JUNR last FirS" 
Wednesday in ye forenoon feircely Galloping, & running his Horse, in ye streete o f entury 
fro: Godm: Miricks upward, & wch was seen by many p'sons & he ac- I e Td nS " 
knowledged it before ye Select men, it being expr'sly agt ye Towne order, l.-.-.ir, 
He was accordingly sentenced to pay 3s 4d." 

February ti. Kill, the town granted him "Six acres of land for a wood p ' " 3S - 
lott, to lye at ye end of his father's wood lotts wch lye by or neere the further 
end of the high way wch ye new Cause 'y over ye meddow above Robert 
Ashley leads to: & he is to have iV; enjoy the wood upon this lott any order 
seeming notwithstanding to restrayne the same:" and on February 12th of 
the same year he was granted "Six acres of land by or neere the grant of p- 23f) 
Danill Ball not to pr'judiee highwayes the wood thereon reserved according 
to Towne Order in ffebr 7, 1670." 

On February 2, 1674, it was "Ordered & voted by the Towne by reason ". ^_ 
that the high way well hitherto hath lyen by the great riverside on the west 
side of the River is by floods in the river & by land floods much damnifyed & 
spoyled & made unpassable & likely to be worse yeerely, that therefore con- 
sideration thereof shall be had by a speciall Comittee of Seaven Men what 
they shall judge convenient & necessary to be done in the case:" THOMAS 
STEBBINS was one of this committee which was to have "full power to de- 
termine the case & to order where the way shall lye." 

He was chosen as one of the "Survaiors of fences for the homelots" in Lp-416. 
1676; and in 1681 again performed the duties pertaining to this office. n e n t 

December 31, 1678, THOMAS STEBBINS took the oath of allegiance. f^ sV 

THOMAS STEBBINS was the builder of the first school house in Spring- Burrs 
field. The following record gives an interesting account of the events con- Century 
nected with that undertaking : spring 

"At a town meeting, being a legal meeting. May 7th, 1679, it was voted & T' 
concluded, 1st, that there should be an house erected for that noble design & 13S. 
use of learning the youth in those necessary peiees or parts of Learning Vide! : 
reading & writing. & 21y, That this house should be twenty & two foot in 



90 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

length and eighteen foot in breadth. & 31y, That the Select men should be 
appointed or trusted to agree with any meet person or persons to frame this 
said building, & when ye town shall have deliberated & determined where 
to sit it, viz : ye school house, ye same appointed persons are likewise to finish 
it for school iise." 

The selectmen proceeded to carry into effect the vote of the town, and at 
a meeting June 2nd, of the same year, voted: "It having been formerly at a 
Town meeting propounded to ye Town that they should set up a school house 
for the Town, they concluded that such a school house sho\ild be erected, & 
appointed the Selectmen to bargain with any meet person to build such a 
house for such use: accordingly they have bargained with THOMAS STEB- 
BIN JUNR. to get timber for such a building & frame it, whose length is to 
be 22 foot: & breadth 17 foot: & stud 8 foot half: & he the said THOMAS 
STEBBIN is to carry the frame to place & to nail the clap boards close on 
both sides & ends & to lath & shingle the roof, & to make three light spaces 
[windows] on one side & two lights on one end, & to set up a mantletree, & 
set up a rung chimney. & to daub it, & the said THOMAS is to have for his 
work so done fourteen pounds paid him by the Town, & in case it so prove 
that the said THOMAS have an hard bargaine it is hereby agreed that he 
shal have 10s more of the Town. ' ' 
[ 426 December 18th, 1679, at a town meeting "THOMAS STEBBIN JUNR: 

Charles Ferry Jno Harmon were chosen for to be the apprizers of the Towms 
i' 427. stock:" At a meeting held on the 29th of this same month, THOMAS STEB- 

BINS was voted ten pounds for his "worke about ye school house." 
p '■" ,1 - He was fined six pence for being absent from a Town meeting March 13, 

1681-2. 
p- m - He was chosen selectman in 1685, 1688, 1690, and 1692 : and measurer of 

p- n:; - land in 1685, serving in the latter office eight consecutive years. 

ii 270 February 1, 1686, "Sam '11 Ball & TUG: STEBBINS desires ye grant of 

Ten acres of medow or low land on the Southerly Branch of the Mill River, 
called 16 acres Branch, to begin at the end of that medow that was Charles 
Ferrys above ye new Saw Mil, & so to run up that brook to a little brooke that 
comes Into it, & yn to run up that little brooke forty or fifty Rods to the 
end of the meddow lying on that brooke." They received the grants desired, 
i' -' :; and later the land was laid out to them. At the same meeting "THOMAS 

p. 260. STEBBINS David Morgan Joseph Ely & Nathanll Mun being desirous to im- 

prove their lots on the East side of the fence of the Plain feild where the 
county Rhode goes thorow their said Lots, Leading to Chiekuppi. They do 
desire tin- Town would encourage them so to doe. by translating those high 
ways to ly from the Town fence Eastward up a long the South flanke of 
THOMAS STEBBINS his lot there. & then to ly at the Reer of their Lots 
there, beiiiK to run about Six score or seven score Rod at the sd Reer of their 
Lots, til it come cross the brook into the high wayes again or County Rhode 
againe." This request was granted providing certain conditions were com- 
plied with, and if it met the approval of the County Court. 
wiI1 Here followeth ye Last Will & Testiment of THOMAS STEBBINS of 

nT k Springfield deceased as followeth "— Novemb'r 23 in ye yeare of o'r Lord 1695 

p. 17. j THOMAS STEBBINS being verry weake & sick of Body yet in memory & 



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understanding Sound. I Lookeing upon it my duty for to Setle yt Outward 
Estate yt God hath bestowed upon me Doe constitute this my Last Will & 
testiment disanulling all other "Wills & intentions. First I doe Sirrender my 
Soule to ye Lord that gave it me & whose I am to Jesus Christ who hath 
shedd his blood for me <fc hath redeemed me & in whome I beleive & do hope 
to Receive by him Eternal! life & at ye great day of Resurrection to have 
Suul & body to be reunited togeather & Received into Glory. 

Nextly i do give my Body unto ye earth to have a decent buriall, & as to 
my outward Estate I dispose of it as Followeth & 

First as to anything that is agreed upon betwixt me & my welbeloved wife 
shall stand good to her. 

21y I doe give & bequeath to my three daughters all my Estate Equally to 
be devided amongst ym & if God in his Providence should so order it that 
John Ely should match with Either of my daughters I doe Will to him all 
my Houseing & Lands. Only he is uot to Enjoy yt which his mother is in- 
terested in not till after his mothers decease. 

31y 11' any other of his oatureall Brethren not yet married should marry 
one of ye sisters then hee shall goe half's with him in ye Lands but not to 
have any Share in the Houseing. 

41y my Will is thai notwithstanding what i have Willed to John Ely or 

his brethren yet i Will that as to my (hi- laughters they shall go Equall 

Shares of my Estate in quantitie though not in qualitie & to be made good to 
Either of them by him or them who shall enjoy my houseing & Lands. 

51y my Will is that my Loveing Wile shall have ye improvem't of ye whole 
of my Estate towards ye bringing up of ye children so Long as she shall re- 
mayne a Widdow or till such tyme as my daughters shall marry or come to 
the age of Eighteene years then to injoy so much of their portions as Will be 
their shares whilst their mother lives; & as my Exectors shall see good to act 
in ye case about my Servant William Woolcol my desire is that he serves out 
his tyme with his dame &c 

61y my Desire is that my Loveing Brother Joseph Stebbins & my Loveing 
Brother Nathaniel Mun should be a Long with my Beloved wife Executors 
of this my Will. This I acknowledge to be my true Will & testiment as Wit- 
ness my hand & Scale 

THOMAS STEBBINS [ * S ea ! e 
\ affixed 

Witnesses to this Will 

John Hitchcock Sen'r 

James Warriner See an addition to this 

Nathaniel Mun Will over the Leafe 

An addition to THOMAS STKBBINS Will. 

Notwithstanding w't. T have Willed to John Ely or any of his Brethren 
unmarried I doe account it anulled in ease that they should be married to any 
other men first then those that do marry my daughters first shall enjoy their 
shares of Estate as truely & John Ely or any of his Brethren if they should 
marry Either of them first. 

Ltt Jno Hitchcock James Warriner Sen'r & Nathaniel Mun personally ap- 



92 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

peared before John Pynchon Esqr ye Judge of ye Probate of Wills & made 
Oath to ye above written Signed & Sealed as aboves'd & to ye clause below 
ye Seale as an addition & Explanation as afores'd to be ye Will & Explanation 
of it by THOMAS STEBBINS deceased ye testator yt he was of Sound mynde 
& good memory when he did & made it before me John Pynchon Nath'l Mun 
doth not testifie to this latter clause 

The aboves'd Last Will & testiment of THOMAS STEBBINS deceased 
w'th ye Explanation of it approved & allowed by me 

John Pynchon. 

™ An Inventory of ye Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS of Springfield late de- 

ni ,„ ceased who dyed the 7th of december 1695 by John Hitchcock & James Wor 

pp. lo * 

& 55. riner. 

Imp'r 
To Apparrell £10 Gun & Sword & other Armour 33s sadle & other 

furniture 35s £13 08 00 

To Houseing & homestead containeing 4 acres ' ■_■ meadow 2 acres 

Y 2 at 130 00 00 

To one 6 acre Lot on ye North side of round hill £40 15 acres 

Land at Chickapy 30£ 070 00 00 

To 2 acres of Land in ye Neck at 8£ To 5 acres above ye 16 acre 

Saw mill 20s 009 00 00 

To ye 8th of a Sawmill 12£ neate eattell <K: horse kinde 20£ hay 

& Heiffer 5£ 037 00 00 

To Swine at 4-10s sheepe 15s tram Is tongs fire shovel 20s goose 

& Sheers 15s 007 00 00 

To 1 hoe 1 spade 3 hoes 2 sickles 2 forke 1 hamer 27s bibles & 

other books 10s 001 17 00 

To Rye barley & Ilex 7£ 4s beds & bedding 10£ Is 3 Chests 18s 

3 Chairs 8s 018 11 00 

To peuter & brass iron ware Smoothing iron 7£ 10s to 3 tables 

& forms 38s 009 08 06 

To tubs & bar'ls & other Lumber dishes wheels bedsteads 4£ Od. . 004 00 06 
To Salt 3s flexseed 8s dyepol Is 6d Tallow 8s 2 bar'ls meate 6£ 

2 bar'ls Sider 28s 00S 08 06 

To 8 bush 'Is Indian corne 20s 5 baggs 10s fine shirts lis, 11 £ 3 

( ( 'rs rug Yarn 23s 6d 003 07 06 



312 00 06 

Ad additional Inventory of Sever'l] debts & abatem'ts of the Estate of 

THOMAS STEBBINS deceased his Estate wVh is to be Rebated from ye 

Widdow & childrens Rights or portions formerly distributed to them & is as 

Eolloweth taken April! 8th 1699. 

To 8 bush'lls of Barley at 32s 8 bush 'lis of Rye at 24s 28£ flex 20s 03 16 00 
To a debl due to Thomas Morton 22s 6d 

To James Mirrick 8s 3d 01 10 09 



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LIEUT. JOSEPH STEBBINS :; j Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

' Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright, was born October 24, 1652, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 15, 1728, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married November 27, 1673, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to SARAH 
DORCHESTER, born October 16, 1653, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died 
August 18, 1746, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of 
Anthony Dorchester and Martha Kritchwell. Resided Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Joseph, born October 4, 1674; married Rebecca Colton.-f- 
Benjamin, born January 23, 1676-7; married Martha (Blackman) 

Ball.-f 
Thomas, born July 13, 1679; married Sarah Strong. -f- 
John, born September 22. 1681 ; died November 17, 1686. 
Mehitable, born November 27. 1683; married Jonathan Strong. -4- 
Ebenezer, born June 8 (or November 20) 1686 ; died July 17, 1765. 
Sarah, horn June 8. 1688; married David Chapin.-|- 
John, born November 8, 1690; married Sarah Warriner.-|- 
Hannah. born November 9, 1692; married March 11, 1713, 

Michael Tonslay. 
70. X. Martha, born June 28, 1697; married May 4, 1720, Samuel Lamb. 

On February 26. 1673, JOSEPH STEBBINS received from the town of Burrs 

First 

Springfield, a grant of ten acres "upon End brook about half a mile above ye century 
bridge yt is over yt brooke." spring- 

At a town meeting February 6, 1676, JOSEPH STEBBINS was granted ifp.244. 
"about one Acre & a halfe lying upon the corner meddow brooke between his 
own Land. & ye Land of Benjamin Mun". 

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be done towards the fortification of the new meeting house. Among the names 

of "such as do promise worke or pay for ye fortifying the new meeting 

house" is found the following: 

"JOSEPH STEBBEIN and Samll Ball 1 rod stuffe to place al well stuffe 

is to be logs: ten foot & % in length: & between 10 & 12 inches in breadth." n. b. h. & 
The oath of allegiance was administered to him on December 31, 1678. p.'g3 eg ' V 

February 3, 1679, JOSEPH STEBBINS and others "propounded that the First 

Ccnturv 

Town would give ym a smal Tract of Land, viz: about 5 or six acres of Land, of 
at the falls at Sixteen acres, on the South branch of the mil River, for the field S 
setting up of a Saw mil, as also liberty of timber." This and also the "Stream p. .r.o 
for ye mill", were granted on February 1, 1680. 

He was chosen a "surveiorh for the County high way of this Town p- 143. 
[Springfield] for the year ensuing", on February 3, 1679; and was reap- 
pointed to that office in 1685, and again in 1689. 

On September 4, 1680, "The vewers of fenses making presentments to the p- 431 - 



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Select men of several defects of fenses in the feild on west side of the great 
river and the Select men have h'ard the cause and doe fine persons as fol- 
loweth" 

* * * * £ s d. 

"JOSEPH STEBBINS 2 0." 

^F -Jr -ft- ^r 

In 1681 he was chosen (/unstable, and was appointed to the same office in 

pp. 439, 1694, and in 1708. 

382. March 13, 1681-2, he was fined six pence for absenting himself from a 

town meeting. 

At the town meeting May 11, 1691, he desired the town to "grant about 
four acres of Land by the side of his medow called Duch medow for con- 
veniency". On January 26, 1693, he asked for another grant of "about an 
acre of Land adjoining to his Land or lot that Lyes above Nathan '11 Muns 
homelot", which request was granted. At the same meeting he was chosen 
"Hay ward for the plain". 

i 29. In 1693, he was chosen selectman. He evidently proved a very acceptable 

incumbent of this office as he was chosen to perform the same service in 1694, 
1699, 1700, 1703, 1705, 1712, 1716, 1717, 1721, and 1723. He also served the 

i 334. Town as treasurer in 1694, 1695, and 1696. 

.. 337. On February 5, 1694, it was "voted that ENS. JOSEPH STEBIN be im- 

powered To se to it that the Select men & the constables of the Several 
yeeres, w'rin there are arrears of the Rates of the Revd. mr Pelati: Glover 
uncollected, do forthwith attend the Two acts or votes of the Town respect- 
ing said arreares in April 3: 1693 & in March 13: 1693-4 & that they finish 
yr collections". This is the first mention we find of him ns ensign. 

» March 12, 1694-5 "mr Pelatiah Clover JOSEPH STEBBINS & David 

p. lis... ' 

Morgan desire the Town would grant them halfe a mile square of Pine trees 
on the upper side of Three corner medow brooke fro the Pine Plaine; also 
that on the South side of the upper branch of the Mil River agt James 
Dorchesters medow, the quantity of halfe a mile one way, & three quarters of 
a mile another way". 

The following is a copy of one of his commissions as ensign: "William 
Stoughton esq. Lieut Govenour & Commander in chief in and over his 
Mattys. Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England to JOSEPH 
STEBBINS — Greeting by virtue of the power & authority in & by his Ma'tys 
Royal Commission to me granted. I do by these presents constitute and 
appoint you to be Ensign of a Foot Company of Militia in the Town of 
Springfield within the County of Hampshire whereof Thomas Coulton Gent is 
Captaine. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty 
of an Ensigne by ordering and Examining the sd. Company in Armes both 
Inferior officers and Souldiers. Keeping them in good order and discipline 
Commanding them to obey you as their Ensigne — And yourselfe to observe 
and follow such Orders and Directions ;is yon shall receive from your Cap- 
taine or other yr. Superiour Officers according- to the Rules and Discipline 
of Win- pursuant to ye trust reposed in you. Given under my hand & Seal 
of Armes at Boston the Fifth day of August 1696 in the Eighth year of the 



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Reign of our Sovereign Lord William the Third by the Grace of God, of 
England, Scotland France & Ireland, King Defender of the Faith &c 
By Command of the Lieut Governour &c. 

Win. Stoughton." 
Jn Addington Secr't 

It was voted by the town, on November 24, 1698, to give "ensine Joseph * 351 
Stebbins on shilling on the pound for Colecting the Arears of the remainder 
of such rates commited to him to gather in he making up his account before 
next Towne meeting to such as counted them to him". 

JOSEPH STEBBINS was Representative to the General Court in 1698, His^o?' 
1707. 1717, 1721, pp i ?4 fl i' d 

He was one of the signers, on February 1, 1700-1, to Lieut. Gov. Stoughton, j 43, 
for the settlement of a new Plantation, afterwards called Brimfield. The peti- p ' 35 °- 
tion was granted and the settlement had been begun, when it was interrupted 
by the Indian War. A petition for extension of the time, which was presented 
to Gov. Dudley in 1709, was signed by Joseph Stebbins. 

At a town meeting January 29, 1702-3, "JOSEPH STEBBINS SENR did 
move to the Town that they would take some effectual Course that he might 
be paid the four pounds & 2s thereaboutes that he payed to mr Pelatiah 
Glover w'n sd STEBBINS was Town Treasurer, but wth his own money, 
that so he might hasten the takeing up of the bond the Town gave to sd 
mr Glover to pay him nine score pound or 180£". 

December 23, 1707 "LEHJT JOSEP. STEBINS" and others were chosen " S76 - 
"Trustees who are to act according to the Act of the last Sessions of the 
Gen '11 court respectively". This year lie is first mentioned as Lieutenant 
and he was also chosen assessor during this year. 

"JOSEPH STEBBINS SENR is by grant of the plantation posessed of 3 p- - 94 - 
or foure acres of swamp land over agawam River against the necke if it be 
there to be had granted march 12th 1700 it being propounded at a former 
Towne meeting ffebruary 9: 70". 

February 27. 1707-8, he was appointed on a "comitte to consider some &■ 37t - 
way to regulate the drawing of Turpentine". n 

"JOSE: STEBINS SENR & Pelatiah Blisse were chosen & appointed to " 
Joine wth sd pr'sent Treasurer to examine the accounts of the old Treasurer 
who was mr Pelatiah Glover Senr.", on March 14. 1709-10, 

MR. STEBBINS performed a like duty in 1719. p- 41 °- 

"LIUTNT JOSEPH STEBBINS was Chosen Modderator" March 28, J^ 3 !^ 
171C, June 15, 1716, September 20, 1717, March 11, 1717-18, August 29, 1719, 4 J^" : 
March 14, 1720-21, December 3, 1722, and May 3, 1723. The selection of 424 - 
JOSEPH STEBBINS as moderator was a notable break in this regard, a 
member of the Pynchon family having performed that office from the founda- 
tion of the town. He was quite a prominent man in local affairs, and seems 
to have been much trusted. 

He was a member of the committee appointed May 7, 1718, "to prepare p- 285 - 
A Petition to ye General Court with Respect to their Conserning the Aunchent 
Bounds between this Town [Springfield] & ye Town of Enfield". 

January 2, 1727-8, "JOSEPH STEBBINS desires that the Town would p 43G - 
Grant him Liberty for the Erecting and Setting up a House for his Horses 



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Stebbins 
Ms.s. Book 
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at the South West End of the meeting House in the Town Plat: it is voted 
that his desire be granted:" 

The will of JOSEPH STEBBINS is dated at Springfield, March 22, 1720, 
and was presented October 31, 1728. Is recorded in Book 4, page 209. 



Will 
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p 209. 



WILL OF JOSEPH STEBBINS. 

Know this yt I JOSEPH STEBBINS of Springfield in the County of Hamp- 
shire in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Husbandman 
being Weake in body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be to God for 
the Same I calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it 
is appointed for all men once to Die I Do make & Ordain this my last Will 
and Testament that is to say principally & first of all I Recommend my Soul 
into the hands of God yt gave it & my body I Recommend to ye Earth to be 
buried in decent & Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors 
nothing doubting but at the Gen'l Resurrection I shall Receive the Same 
again by the Mighty Power of God And as touching such Worldly Estate 
wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me withal in this life I Do give demise 
& dispose of the same in the following manner & form 

Impri's I do give & bequeath to SARAH my dearly beloved Wife one third 
part of my Real Estate during her Natural life as alsoe unto her I Give one 
third part of my personal Estate to be at her own dispose. 
It'm. what I have given by Deeds to my four Sons now living I do now 
Rattifie & Confirm ye Same And alsoe I do give unto my s'd four Sons viz: 
my sons Joseph Benjamin Ebenez'r & John Stebbins all my undisposed lands 
both in Springfield Enfield & Brimfield both in the Inward & Outward Com- 
mons to them & their Male heirs for Ever lawfully begotten & not to be 
disposed of other ways Excepting to brothers or brothers Children & further 
I do give them a liberty to bring their small lots in the Out-ward Commons 
together as near as may be by .changing or bying one of another 
It'm what I have given to my Son Thomas Stebbins by Deeds in his life 
time I Do now Rattify & Confirm and alsoe what Debts is due to me from his 
Estate I Do give to his three Children viz: To Hannah Mable & to Thomas 
Stebbins & alsoe live shillings a piece more 

It'm 1 give t<> my daughter Mehitable Strong fifteen pounds besides what 
she hath had already 

It'm I do give to my daughter Sarah Chapin Twenty five pounds besides what 
she hath had already 

It'm I do give to my daughter Hannah Towsley Ten pounds besides what 
she hath bad already 

It'm T do 'jive to my (laughter Martha Lamb Ten pounds besides what she 
hath had already 

All & each of my Daughters to be paid in slork & personal Estate or as my 
Executors shall see Cause to Do by them. I likewise do Constitute and Ordain 
my YVelbeloved Wife together with my two Eldest Sons viz: Joseph and 
Banjamin Stebbins to be my Executors to see this my Will performed and 
fulfilled And I do hereby utterly disallow Revoke and disannul! all & every 
other former Testaments Wills Legacies bequests and Executors by me in 













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THIRD GENERATION. 97 

any ways before named & bequeathed Rattifying and Confirming this and no 
other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto 
set my hand & Seal this twenty second Day of March one [thousand] seven 
hundred & twenty and in ye seventh year of Our Sovereign Lord George 
of England france & Ireland King Defender of ye faith &c The Clause or 
as my Executors shall see cause to Do by them is meant to pay personal or 
Real Estate which is the full meaning. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS [Seal]. 
Signed Sealed £ Delivered pronounced 
& Declared In pr'sence of Thomas Colton L 
Pelatiah Glover Sam '11 Keep. 

Mr. Pelatiah Glover & Mr. Sam '11 Keep of Springfield personally appeared 
before me undernamed & made oath that they were present & with them 
Capt. Thorn's Colton Deceased when LTT JOSEPH STEBBINS now Deceased 
did Sign & Seal this Instrument above Written to be his Last Will & Testa- 
ment & then declared it so to be & that to the best of their Understanding 
the s'd LTT STEBBINS was of Sound mind & memory when he did it which 
s'd Will and Testament I approve & allow to be Sufficient this 31 day of 
Octob'r 1728 Sam '11 Partridge 

Judge of Probate. 

The following inscription was found on the stone which marked his grave 
in the Springfield burying-ground : 

"In Memory of 

LU'T. JOSE I'll 

STEBBINS 

WhO 'lied 

Oct. 15th. 1728 

in the 7<>th 

year of 

his age." 

10. 

SARAH STEBBINS 3 ] Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i I 

' Hannah Wright Lb I 

'laughter of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright, was born August 18, 
1654, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 6, 1721, at Longmeadow, 
Massachusetts: married January 2, 1672 or 1671), at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to SAMUEL BLISS of Longmeadow. born November 7, 1647, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died June 19. 1749. at Longmeadow, Massachu- 
setts, who was a son of Nathaniel Bliss and Catharine Chapin. 

CHILDREN : 

71. I. Samuel Bliss, born August 10, 1077: died August 31, 1692. 

7l\ II. Nathaniel Bliss, born September, 1679 ; married Mary Morgan. -4- 

73. III. Sarah Bliss, born October. 1681; married January 15, 1702, 
Nathaniel Mighel of Westfield. 

7 



98 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

74. IV Margaret Bliss, born November 23, 1683; married January 31, 

1701, Benjamin Cooley. 

75. V. Thomas Bliss, born January 22, 1G85; married Sarah Dorchester. 

He died September 4, 1767. 

76. VI. Hannah Bliss, born August, 1687; married January 9, 1707, 

Ebenezer Warner of Springfield. 

77. VII. John Bliss, born November 4, 1690; married Lydia Field. 

78. VIII. Samuel Bliss, born April 25, 1694; married Elizabeth Warriner. 

79. IX. Ebenezer Bliss, born March 4, 1696; married Sarah Colton. 

NATHANIEL BLISS,* son of Sarah Stebbins and Samuel Bliss, was born 
September 8, 1679; died March 12, 1751; married January 20, 1704, to MARY 
MORGAN, who died November 22, 1739, daughter of David Morgan and Mary 
Clark (daughter of Elizabeth Stebbins and John Clark No. 5). 

Their daughter HANNAH BLISS,& born October, 1713; married to 
JONATHAN DAY, born March 3, 1712, at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

Their daughter MERCY DAY," married October 13, 1757, to JOHN FOX, 
born December 24, 1732, at Wethersfield, Connecticut. 

Their son JONATHAN DAY EOX,? born August 16, 1766, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; died April 22, 1846; married January 17, 1791, to DORCAS 
STILES of Westfield, Massachusetts, who died August 24, 1836. 

Their son HIRAM FOX,* born June 17, 1796, at Westfield, Massachusetts; 
died 1884; married to OZINE BROWN, who died February 22, 1864, daughter 
of Roswell Brown and Ruth Kellogg. 

Their son HARRY FOX," born September 29, 1826, at Westfield, Massa- 
chusetts, died September 4, 1883; married November 25, 1853, EMELINE 
BUXTON CHAMBERLAIN, who died May 28, 1900, daughter of Col. Moody 
Chamberlain. 

11. 

,2 1 ) 

F.'DWA'Rn KTF.RTCTNS 3 \ Tu.mikis SiH.Mns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ( 
J^JWAUU OI&BDILW (Hannah- Wright Sarah ' 

sou of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah "Wright, was born April 14, 1656, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 31, 1712, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married April 12, 1679, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to SARAH 
GRAVES, born about 1659, at Wethersfield, Connecticut ; died June 12, 1700, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of John Graves and 
Mary Smith. He married second, October 18, 1701, at Longmeadow, Massa- 
chusetts, to MARY (COOPER) COLTON, widow of Isaac Colton, born May 
15, 1651 (T. R), at Springfield, Massachusetts; died August 30, 1743, at 
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, daughter of Thomas Cooper. Resided at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Sarah, born February 20, 1681-2; married John Root.+ 
Thomas, born October 16, 1685; died January 31, 1686. 
Thomas, born March 7, 1687; married Mary Ely.+ 
Mary, born September 11, 1689; died December 4, 1690. 
Jolm, born January 10, 1693 ; married Deborah Lamb.+ 
Mary, born January 2, 1696; died April 28, 1698. 



80. 


I. 


81. 


II. 


82. 


III. 


83. 


IV. 


84. 


V. 


85. 


VI. 



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THIRD GENERATION. 99 

EDWARD STEBBINS, early in the spring of 1676, was taken captive by £ G E - H - 
the Indians at Longmeadow, while he was with Sanrael Bliss, his brother- xxxvm 
in-law ; and was carried to the falls above Deerlield. With a youth named p - loS - 
Gilbert, he made his escape from the Indians and gave information of their 
place of residence, whereupon the English made an attack on them, destroy- 
ing three hundred or more of them. 

September 2, 1678, "The fence viewers Complaining ag't severall persons First s 
for ye Defectiveness of their fences belonging to ye Gen '11 feild on ye west ^ectury 
side of ye gr 't River : viz Jno Scott : Ebenezer Jones 4 rod, Joseph Stebbin Ij^j 118 " 
[No. 9] EDWARD STEBBIN 8 rod. The ease being heard Joseph Stebbin *. 421i 
alleged he had not particular notice & was accepted promising forthwith to 
make his fence good: EDWARD STEBBIN was found culpable, & having 
agreed with fence viewers for yr parts, was fined 5s to ye Town." 

EDWARD STEBBINS took the oath of allegiance, on December 31, 1678. & G E " 

Ke"' V 

On February 7, 1681, it was reported to the town that there had been p.83. 
killed "also one wolfe by EDWARD STEBBEIN". clntury 

of 

October 21, 1681, "At a Town meeting, warned to consider about the pur- ? p ,j ius " 
chasing of EDWARD STEBBINS his house for a schoole house" * * * i"" ,,„ 

p. 440. 

"It was voted & agreed that the Select men should treate with EDWARD 
STEBBINS & With Sam '11 Bal upon whose Land the said house of EDWARD 
STEBBINS standeth, for the purchasing of the said house & the Land w'ron 
it is, & to know at what termes the said house may be purchased at & to make 
a report yr of to the Town." 

At a town meeting July 27, 1687, "EDWARD STEBBINS was chosen £ 192 
Constable for the yeer ensuing:" May 11, 1691, he was chosen one of the p. 202. 
"Surveyors for the Country high wayes, who are also to see that they rectify 
al encroachments upon the sd wayes". 

He was chosen "Tithingman" March 13, 1693-4; and again on March 12, p - 332 - 
1705-6. 

At a general town meeting, March 10, 1695-6, EDWARD STEBBINS p - 341 - 
was one of those chosen "Selectman to manage ye prudential affaires of the 
Town for a yeer ensuing". He was also chosen selectman in 1700, 1702, 1703, S^ 9 * 
1707, and 1709. 

March 14th, 1698-9, "Joseph Wullyston edward Stebbins [were chosen] p - 35J - 
veiwers of fences for 3 corner meadow and the pleane, and those as were 
chosen veiwers of fences weare also chosen haywards". In 1701 he was 
chosen fence viewer of "his Respective precinct". p. 359. 

On March 9, 1702-3, at a General Town Meeting for Election of Town p3C3 
Officers for Springfield, "EDWIN STEBBINS & Ebenezer Miller were chosen 
Packers". There seems to be no chance for doubt that this Edwin Stebbins 
was identical with EDWARD STEBBINS. On March 11, 1706-7, "Benjamin l%$$ 7 
Brookes EDWARD STEBBINS Thomas Horton & David Chapin have granted 
to them forty acres of Land on the North side of Chickupi River from 
Schonungonuck path that goes out of ye River & so up the River & adjoyning 
to the River, so ly & have ten acres a peice granted them they haveing desired 
it at the former meetings, especially at ye meeting ffebr. 28, 1706-7, saveing 
former grant & high wayes". 



100 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



BENJAMIN STEBBINS 



12. 



j Thomas Stebbins : 
/ Hannah Wright 



1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l r 
Sarah 



son of Thomas Stebbins and Hannah Wright, was horn April 11, 1658, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 12, 169S, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married October 9, 1682, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to ABIGAIL 
DENTON, born probably at Jamaica, Long Island; died August 24, 1689, 
who was a daughter of Daniel Denton. He married second, March 11, 1690, 
[Graves Genealogy says September 10, 1690] at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
to MARY (GRAVES) BALL, widow of Samuel Ball, born about 1654, at 
Wethersfield, Connecticut; died May 21, 1727, at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
daughter of John Graves of Hadley, Massachusetts, and Mary Smith. 
"Samuel Ball married Mary Graves January 15, 1671." Resided at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. She married third, December 29, 1704, JAMES WAR- 
RINER, SR. 

CHILDREN : 



N. E. H. 
&G. 
Beg. V 
p. 83. 



Burt's 
First 
Century 
of 

Spring- 
field 
I 

pp. 430. 
440 & 
442. 



Trum- 
bull's 
Hist, of 
North 
ampton, 
Mass. 
I 

p. 575 
First 
Century 
of 

Spring- 
field 
II 
p. 202 

•212 & 
333 

p. 21 1 . 



p, 342. 



86. I, Abigail, born August 13, 1683; married Jonathan Ashley. -f- 

87. II. Mercy, born October 29, 1685 ; married Ebenezer Parsons. + 

88. III. Benjamin, born 1687; married Mary Ashley. + 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was made freeman on January 1, 1678. 

He seems to have been somewhat of a hunter, as his name appears fre- 
quently in connection with others, as having killed wolves. February 3, 
1681, "The Constable Joseph Stebbein Informes of Two wolves killed by 
BENJAMIN STEBBEIN & Jno. Mirrick"; on February 7, 1681, "one wolfe 
more was killed by BEN. STEBBEIN & Jno. .Mirrick"; on February 10, 1682 
"one wolfe more killed by BENJ. STEBBINS & Jno. Mirricke"; on March 
28, 16S2, "one wolfe more killed by BENJ. STEBBINS & Jno. Mirricke"; 
and in April, 1682, "one wolfe killed by BEN: STEBBEIN & Jno Hitchcoeke". 

He served from 1688 to 1698 in King William's War, and was in the gar- 
rison at Deeriiekl, being one of the number who pursued the Indians who 
had. on September 16, 1696, killed three members of the Belden family and 
captured the other three. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was chosen constable at a town meeting held 
in Springfield, May 11, 1691; and in 1692 he was chosen collector "for ye 
£24,000 Rate", also performing the latter duty the following year. 

On March 17, 1692-3, he was "chosen surveior for ye high wayes". He 
was chosen "viewer of fences for the Plain field", on March 13, 1693-4; and 
was chosen fur Hie same office in 1710, 1715, and 1720. 

At a town n tin-. January 23, 1695, "BENJAMIN STEBBINS SENR 

moves that the Town would grant him a peice of medow about an acre & 
half Lying mi the North east- of Sixteen acres branch on a Spring that comes 
into the medow of Sam 'I! Bliss". This request was granted at a meeting held 
March 8, 1697. 

lie v,;is chosen ti<hing-man March 10, 1695-6, and was called on to fill the 
same office on March 9, 1713-14. 



THIRD GENERATION. 101 

March 9, 1696-7, he was appointed one of the surveyors for the east side. •'• 346 - 
"At a Towne meeting May 4th 1697 Nathaniell Bliss and BENJAMIN p- 34S - 

STEBBINS were Chosen Jury men for the court of please to be holden at 

northampton the tirst Tuesday in June 1697." 

On March 8, 1697-8, BENJAMIN STEBBINS was chosen selectman. p - 349 - 

In 1698 he again appears active in military life, as a trooper in the Pomeroy 

pursuit. 

His will is dated at Springfield. The inventory, taken October 13, 1698, 

amounts to 393 pounds, ten shillings. The will is recorded in Book 3, pages 

51-55. 

Here Followeth a Coppy of the Inventory of the Estate of BENJAMINE bJok 
STEBBINS late of Springfield deceased taken by Nath'I mun & Edward ,',!,' 51, 
Stebbins in October 13. 1698 55* 

£ s d 

Imp'r to Apparrell or Cloathing 8 2 00 

£ s d 
Houseing & homestead 140 00 00 148 02 00 



To Gun & Swords Sadie & cloth & Bridle 45 00 

Land in Lower & upper plane 40 00 00 042 05 00 



15 


00 


00 


00 


14 


00 



To Land in Crooked pointe £7 meadow at Round hill £4 011 00 00 

To meadow at agawome £12 Cheekapy Land at £10 neat Catle 

£21 043 00 00 

To Horses at £12 Swine & sheepe £6 15s hay & Stuffer in ye 

Barne £7 025 

To nine acres of Rye in the Barne & threshing pay'd for at 012 

To 5 acres of Oats in the Barne & threshing pay'd for at 006 

To Barley in the Barn £2 flex in the Barn £1 6s 9 acres of Indian 

£19 022 06 00 

To Cart & plow plow irons yoke & Copps & pin Cart fathers plow 

ehaine Lince pins Exletree pins bands & boxes Cart rope all at 004 03 00 

To Horse tackling betle rings Crass eutt Saw at 001 04 00 

To Coopers tooles Grindstone at 002 06 00 

To Eleven paire of sheets & one Hollond sheete & a Ilollond 

pillow beer 009 16 00 

To 9 pillow beers 3 table cloths & A Napkins at 001 17 00 

To 3 bedds 4 bolsters & A pillow £2 14 00 2 pr Curtains 30s 004 04 00 

To 1 Rugg 4 Coverlitts & 2 blanckets £3 6s 3 bedsteads & 3 bed 

Cords 22s 004 08 00 

To 2 pillow beers 5 towels One table cloth 000 10 00 

To Peuter, 10 platters 5 Bassons 6 plates 7 Porringers 004 17 00 

To 4 cups 1 Tunnel & Saltseller 15s 2 Brass Kettle 1 Brass Skil- 

lit 34s 002 09 00 

To 2 iron pots 30s spoons earthen & wooden ware at 9s 001 19 00 

To tramill pot hooks tongs Siths tackling frying pan 001 00 00 

To 2 axes 3 hoes 3 forks & sickles 1 hatchet & Rakes at 000 14 00 



102 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



To 2 tables 1 Chair 1 form & Settle one hamer all at 000 16 00 

To 2 Chests one 3d pt of a Pan 3 Coi*n baskets 10s bible & other 

books 10s 001 00 00 

To Salt & hopps tubs & payles & barrels 4 Wheels at 002 12 00 

To Cooper Stuff a Sive old spade & Shovell 10s 3 baggs a Look- 
ing glass 4s 001 00 00 

To 1 bush '11 Barley & 3 peeks of meal at 4s 6d 

To 5£ Rugg Yarn 5s 000 09 06 

To half a timber Chaine at 000 16 00 



357 02 06 



Another part of s'd Inventory ye "Widdow brought 

£ s d 

To Warmeing pan tramels & fire shovel 00 12 00 

To Peuter 6s earthern Ware 3s6d brass £2 5s 02 14 06 

To beds & bedding 2 bolsters 16s 3 Chests & 1 box 

lis 01 07 00 

To a Rugg & blancket & Lining 10s 3 Chairs at 4s. 00 14 00 

To 10£ yet due from her fathers Estate at 10 00 00 



15 07 06 015 07 06 



Totall 



372 10 00 



MARY STEBBINS 
Joseph Stebbins 
Edw: Stebbins 



appointed 
administrators 



MARY the Relict of BENJAMINE STEBBINS late of Springf 'd deceased 
made Oath to ye aboves'd Inventory before the Judge of Probate of Wills & 
that it was a true & just Inventory so farr as she knew & if more Estate Doe 
appeare she will readyly make discovery of it to s'd Judge or his Successors 
in s'd Office this 18 Jan'rie 1698 attests 

Sam '11 Partrigg Register 

Here followeth an additional Inventory of the Estate of BENJAMINE 
STEBBINS taken march 8 1698-9 See ye Orrigenll pa : 51 The totall Sum of 

£ 

the Orrigeuall Inventor amounts to ye sum 357 02 06 

In Barley over & above w't was Inventoryed in the Orrigeuall at, 001 04 00 



Totall 

From s'd Estate to be Subducted & 
To Severals from of Sam '11 Balls 

Estate See ye Orrigenall at 15 00 00 

Overcharged in the Orrigenall 

Inventory in Indian Corn at 6 02 06 

Overcharged in Oats 25s & in Bye 4£ 13s 5 18 00 



358 06 06 



27 00 06 



THIRD GENERATION. 103 

The Orrigenall aboves'd £358 06 06 

The Estate to be Subduct 'd 27 00 06 

free Estate 331 06 00 

Joseph Stebbins administrator to ye Estate of BENJAMIN STEBBINS 
deceased made oath to the aboves'd & it was aproved & allowed 

John Pynchon 

An additional inventory to ye Estate of BENJAMINE STEBBINS de- 
ceased w'ch is an allowance to him of the Estate of Sam '11 Ball for his care 
& trouble of administering on s'd Estate togeather with ye Consideration of 
the great abatem't of his wives Right in s'd Balls Estate to his great damage 
& therefore the Judge of Probates allowed to be payd out of the s'd Balls 
Estate by his Legattees in proportion to ye adminestrators of BENJAMINE 
STEBBINS Estate ye Sum of 6£ & w'ch is devided for them to pay as fol- 
loweth April Sth 1699 







£ 


s 


d 1 








viz By Francis Ball 




2 


08 


00 








By Mary Ball the ~| 




1 


04 


00 








Wife of Jno Hitchcock J 




£ 


S 


d 












in all 06 


00 


00 


By Elizabeth Ball j 




1 


04 


00 








Wife to N Sixes 










By Abigaile Ball 




1 


04 


00 

J 










20. 












JOHN STEBBINS 3 •! John Stebbins 2 
' Widow Anne Mu 


nden 


i 
rowland stei 

Sarali 


3BINS i | 







son of John Stebbins and Anna Muuden, was born January 28, 1647, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; died December 19, 1724 (T. R.) at Deerfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married about 1683 at Boston, Massachusetts, to DORTHY ALEX- 
ANDER, born 1660, was living at Newton in 1733, who was a daughter of 

John Alexander and Beatrice . Occupation, carpenter. Resided 

at Deerfield, Massachusetts.. 

CHILDREN : 

89. I. John, born about 1686-7 ; married first, Mary ; mar- 

ried second, Hannah Allen. + 

90. II. Abigail, born January 4, 1684; married Jaques Desnoions or De 

Noyan -f- 
Samuel, born December 25, 1688 (T. R.) 
Thankful, born September 5, 1691 (T. R.) ; married Adrien L. 

Grain — Lavallee. 
Ebenezer, born December 5, 1694 (T. R.) ; remained in Canada. 
Joseph (or Josiah), born April 12, 1699 (T. R.) ; married Mary 

Sanssoucy -4- 
[Entered in the Town Records of Deerfield as Josiah ; named in 

his fathers will as Joseph.] 

The following is taken from the record of JOHN PYNCHON, Justice of 
the Peace, Springfield, Massachusetts: 



91. 


III. 


92. 


IV. 


93. 


V. 


94. 


VI. 



104 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Trum- 
bull's 
Hist, of 
North- 
ampton, 
Mass. 
I 
p. 181. 



Sheldon'! 
Hist, of 
Deer- 
field. 
Mass. 
p. 17. 



p. 19. 



p. 317. 



N. E. H. 
&6. 
Reg. IV 
p. 26. 

Shel- 
don's 

Hist, of 

Deer- 
field 
p L09. 



"May 2, 1655. JOHN STEBBINS being taken notice for misbehaving him- 
self toward his aged ffather calling him old foole, uttering those unseemly 
words toward him, was this day aforesaid examined thereof, the matter 
beinge not ripe for a fynall issue the said JOHN STEBBINS did before the 
commissioners bynd himself in the sume of (forty pounds to appear before 
authority here established to make answer for the said misbehaving himself 
to his ffather when he shall be thereunto required." 

"This matter beiuge further considered there was not found full proof 
of such evil carriage, whereof he was released and discharged of his bond 
above mentioned." 

In 1667, JOHN'S brother, Benoni, and a comrade, were induced by a 
young Indian, to run away to the French camp in Canada. At a court held 
in March of the next year, JOHN acknowledged that he had been privy to 
the plot of his brother Benoni and comrade to run away; and the court, 
because he had concealed his knowledge of it, sentenced him to be "whipt 
on the naked body with ten stripes or else to pay 40s to the County Treas- 
urer." The fine was paid by his father and he was released. 

On May 10, 1670, among "The names of the pr'sent propriators with the 
number of Common Rights, and number of Lotts in succession as they wer 
drawen," we find the following: 



"No of lot 
as drawn 
36 



JOH: STEBBIN 



No. of Cow 

Commons. 

20 



No. of Lots 



In a "list of houselots drawn by the Committee this 14 — 3, 71: [May 14, 
1671]" we find: 

No. Cow Sheep Acres Roods Rods 

Lot Com. Com. 

"JOHN STEBBINS 13 20 7 — 10." 

Lot number thirteen is supposed to have been situated where Lincoln 
Wells lived in 1895, in Deerfield. 

JOHN STEBBINS was a soldier under Captain Lothrop ; and was the 
only man known to have escaped unhurt from the Bloody Brook massacre, 
which occurred on September IS, 1675. The second day after the massacre, 
he enlisted under the gallant Captain Samuel Moseley, and probably served 
with him through King Philip's War. After remaining a few years in the 
vicinity of Boston, he went to Deerfield at the permanent settlement, and 
ii sided on lot number thirty-five. 

The oath of allegiance was administered to him on the 8th of February, 
1678. 

The evidence of his escape from Bloody Brook massacre is found in the 
following petition : 

"To the much Honoured counsel now sitting in Boston, the Humble 
petition of JOHN STEBBENS (of muddy River), Most Humbly sheweth, 
your pore petitioner, hath bene a souldier, in the service of the countrey 
(about a year & half) & was under the comand of captain Lathrope & with 
him when he and his company were destroyed, & under the comand of captain 



THIRD GENERATION. 105 

mosley the Greatest part of the time he was out, I was never forced or 
pressed into the service, but volentarily gave my selfe frely to the wars of 
the Lord, & my country — and now of Late your petitioner, hath followed in 
these parts his caling of A carpentir, sometimes in one towne, & sometimes 
in another, about 5 months I have wrought in cambridg vilage, & after my 
worke there was finished, & removed to muddy River to doe worke there 
promised, the constable of the villiage, by order of the militia, came & 
pressed me for a garison souldier for Hadley, I went not out of the Viliage 
to avoid the prese, for I heard nothing of the prese, but my worke there was 
finished, and my selfe removed more a weke before, as may be made appear, 
your pore petitioner hath bene warned to appear before the eommitee of 
militia, at the viliage, for not attending that service, & by them assigned 
to pay fower pounds where upon your pore petitioner, doth look upon him- 
selfe much wronged & put to much trouble by being illegally pressed by the 
constable of another towne, & it hath bene the loss of much time & greatly 
to the damage of your petitioner — my humble request therefore to your 
honours is, thay [that] you would be pleased to put an issue to the mater, or 
that you would be pleased to appoint a time for the hereing of the case, and 
that parsons concerned may have notice thereof. I cast my selfe downe at 
your Honours foot, and shall quietly sit down satisfied with your Honours 
determination, & granting the request of your pore petitioner, he shall be 
farther engaged & incoredged in your service, & shall not cease to pray for 
your Honours hapiness." 

"July 4th 1678 The Council on hearing of this Case declare that they 
judge it meet to discharge the said STEBBINS from ye said fine & his surety 
also." [Massachusetts Archives, Volume 69, page 208.] 

In 1685, JOHN STEBBINS was granted a home lot in Plumbtree Playne i 1 - 1 " 1 
— as Wappiii" was called until 1689. The grants of home lots were not con- 
fined to the Town Plat. 

"A list of (he wood lots as they were Drawn April 20 1688. lying in two p- 20S - 
Divisions the first Division beginning at the Long Hill att ye left hand [of 
the highway and ending] att Hatfield bounds ye 2d Division beginning att 
sd bounds on ye oth'r side of the highway and ending att ye long hill running 
east & west" 

No. of 
No. of Com- Width of Lot 

Lots. mons. Rods. 

"JNO STEBBINS 37 6 12." 

# * * # 

May 30, 1689, "Att a legal Town meeting m Deerfield, Tho. French JNO p- 21 °- 
STEBBINS & Sam '11 Cart'r were chosen Hay wards for ye year ensuing." 

In March 1700, the school committee chosen, consisted of: "Mr. Jno p - 2T3 - 
Catlin, Sergt Jno Hawks and JNO STEBINS" ***** "whose 
work shall be to hire a meet person or persons to teach ye Towns Children 
to Read and write as also to repair ye Towns School house at their discretion 
which is to be repaired at ye Towns Charge ; as also to proportion ye previding 
of firewood to ye Scholars." 

On February 29, 1703-4, when the Deerfield massacre occurred, his house ,,. 317 . 



106 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

was burned and he and his entire family were taken captives by the Indians. 
He, his wife, and son John are the only ones that are known to have come 
p-304. back. The others were taken to Canada. In "Fitz John Winthrop's Table 

of Losses at the Destruction of Df'd, 1703-4" is the following: 

"Captivitie or Burnt Slain Alive at Estate 

home lost 

JOHN STEBBINS 7 himself wife & 5 100 house 

children burnt & Estate 

in it." 

[The figure 100 in the last column probably represents English pounds, 
which was the current money of New England.] 

p-625. I n 1723-4, JOHN STEBBINS and his son John sold to Ensign Janothan 

Wells, lot Number 38. 

The will of JOHN STEBBINS is dated July 31, 1723, at Deerfield. His 
wife, Dorothy, his son John, and Thomas Wells were appointed executors. 

a Proe' Among other bequests, he left one-eighth of his lands to each of his children 

p I 364 tuen ™ Canada, viz.: Samuel, Ebenezer, Joseph, Abigail, and Thankful, pro- 

vided they would return to New England to live. The share of each, if he 
died in New England, was to descend to his heirs; otherwise, to revert to 
those who remained in New England. It then continues: "Those that will 
not live in New England shall have five shillings apiece, and no more 
* Yet be it forever understood that if my daughter Abigail come 
not and tarry as above said, then Aaron Denieur [Desnoions], her son, shall 
be my Heir in her Room and Stead, provided Said Aaron Continue in this 
Countrey then After my decease and my wife's decease Said Aaron shall 
enter upon that which should have been his mothers part and possess it until 
his mother comes, but if she come not and fulfill the above said Conditions 
and Aaron stays in New England and doth them, then the said eighth part 
of my lands to descend to said Aarons heirs forever" * * * "And if 
some of my children now in Canada, shall come and fulfill the conditions 
* * * though the rest come not * * * then my lands shall be 
divided between my son John and Aaron, and those that do come s. John 
haveing three times as much as one of the rest". 

I in the 29th of June, 1707, EBENEZER STEBBINS, son of JOHN STEB- 
BINS, who was then living with his sister Abigail in Canada, was baptised 
in the Catholic church, receiving the name of JACQUES CHARLES from his 
godfather, Jacques Charles de Sabrevois, who was captain of a detachment 
of marines. 

Hist. ol Hoyt, in Antiquarian Researches, says: 

aeid "A gentleman who recently resided in Montreal stated that at the lake 

ol' the Two Mountains, near the mouth of Grand River, he saw a French girl 
who informed him that her grandmother was THANKFUL STEBBINS, who 
was one of the captives taken from Deerfield in 1704. 

Her father, JOHN STEBBINS, wdio died in 1723, made provision in his 
will for five children then in Canada, provided they returned and remained 
in \ T ew England. Samuel alone returned. Their ages ranged from four to 
seventeen. 



THIRD GENERATION. 107 

In the name of God Amen The thirty first day of July 1723 I JOHN §^' k 
STEBBINS of Deerfield in New England Husbandman being very sick & p V 116 
weak in body but of perfect mind & memory Thanks be given unto God 
therefore calling unto Mind ye Mortality of my body & knowing that it is 
appointed for all men once to die Do make & ordain this my Last Will & 
Testament that is to say principally & first of all I Give & Recommend my 
Soul into the hand of God that gave it & my body I Recommend to ye Earth 
to be buried in Decent & Christian Burial at the discretion of my Execut'rs 
nothing doubting but at Gen '11 Resurrection I shall receive it again by ye 
Mighty Power of God And as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it 
hath pleased God to bless me in this life I Give Demise & dispose of the Same 
in the following manner and form — 

Impri's I Give & bequeath unto DOROTHY my Dearly beloved Wife after 
my Decease all my moveable Estate to be at her own use & service during her 
life time & if anything of them be left at her decease to be wholly at her 
disposal as alsoe ye use of all my lauds whilst she remains my Wid'w And if 
she Marry again then she shall have only ye use of a third part of my lands 
during her life time. 

It'm I Give Will & Bequeath unto my Wei beloved Son John Stebbins whom 
I likewise (together with my trusty & we] beloved friend Thorn's Wells of 
Deerfield aboves'd shoemaker) Doe Constitute make & ordain Executors of 
this my Last Will & Testament I say I do give unto him my son above men- 
tioned after my funeral Expences & lawful Debts legally made to appear are 
paid) out of my lands a threble portion with my other Children of what 
remains of my lands and as to my Children in Canada to wit Sam '11 Ebenez'r 
Joseph Abigail & Thankful My Will is as followeth that each of them have 
an Eighth part of my lands Provided they die in New England to descend 
to their heirs otherwise if they Will & doe Return to Canada then their land 
to Revert to & be divided amongst those of my children yt remain in 
New England & those that will not live in New England shall have five 
shilling's a piece & no more yet notwithstanding be it for Ever understood 
that if my daughter Abigail come not and tarry as aboves'd then Aaron 
Denier her son shall be my heir in her Room & stead provided s'd Aaron 
Continue in this Country then after my Decease & my wives Decease s'd 
Aaron shall enter upon yt which should have been his Mothers part & possess 
it untill his Mother comes but [if] she come not & fulfills ye aboves'd Con- 
ditions and Aaron stays in New England & doth fulfill them then said Eighth 
part of my lands to Descend to said Aarons heirs for Ever but if Abigail 
doth come & fulfill ye Condition she shall then have the sole disposal of s'd 
Eighth part of my lands Furthermore my Will is yt if some of my Children 
now in Canada shall come and fulfill ye Conditions as aboves'd though the 
rest come not then my lands shall be divided between my son John & Aaron 
& those yt do come & fulfill ye aboves'd terms according to the aboves'd Rule 
John having three times as much as one of the Rest and I do hereby utterly 
disallow Revoke & disannul all and every other former Testaments, Wills 
Legacies & bequests and Executors by me in any ways before named Will 
and bequeathed Rattifying and Confirming this & no other to be my Last 



108 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal 
this Day & year above written. 

his 
JOHN + STEBBINS [Seal] 
mark 
Signed Sealed published pronounced & Declared 
by ye s'd JOHN STEBBINS as his Last Will & Testament 
in ye pr'sence of us Subscribers 
Jonath'n Wells Eliezer Hawkes Thomas Wells 

Capt Jonathan Wells Capt Thorn's Wells and Deacon Eliez'r Hawks Wit- 
nesses to ye aboves'd Will of JOHN STEBBINS deceased made Oath before 
me under named Judge of Probate that they were pr'sent and did see said 
JOHN STEBBINS Sign Seal and declare the aboves'd Instrument to be his 
Will & to the best of their Judgment he was of sound mind & memory when 
he did it Which Will I allow and approve of this 13 January 1724 — 

Sam '11 Partridge. 

24. 

RPNftWT ST'R'RRTNS ■'■ } John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

omiuiu oi^DCino j Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of John Stebbins and Anne Munden, was born June 23, 1655, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; killed February 29, 1703-4 (T. R.) at Deerfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married 1676, at Deerfield, Massachusetts, to MARY (BROUGH- 
TON) BENNETT, widow of James Bennett, died August 2, 1689 (T. R.) at 
Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of John Broughton and Han- 
nah Bascom. He married second, 1691, HANNAH EDWARDS, widow of 
Joseph Edwards, died September 7, 1735. Resided at Northampton and Deer- 
field, Massachusetts. Hannah (Edwards) Stebbins, afterwards married 
Thomas French. 

CHILDREN : 

Ebenezer, born August 4, 1677; living August 4, 1694. 
Thankful, born March 11, 1680 (T. R.) 
Abigail, born 1683. 

Mindwell, born January 20, 1685 (T. R.) ; married John Jones.+ 
Joseph, born February 6, 1688 (T. R.). 
Esther, born February 6, 1688; died January 26, 1690. 
Benjamin, born September 30, 1692 (T. R.) ; married Sarah 
Mead.+ 
102. VIII. Esther, born April 25, 1695 (T. R.) ; died May 15, 1711 (T. R.). 

m„i When he was twelve years old, BENONI STEBBINS and other Northamp- 

ton lads, having been entertained by Juanguelatt, a friendly Indian, with 

p el 3 d i8 romantic stories of the jolly camp life of the French up the river, of the 

gay trappings of the officers, and of the merry dances with pretty maidens, 
concluded to run away to the French in Canada. They stole "twenty-four 
shillings in silver, and seven shillings in wampum," to pay Juanguelatt for 



95. 


I. 


96. 


II. 


97. 


III. 


98. 


IV. 


99. 


V. 


100. 


VI. 


101. 


VII. 



THIRD GENERATION. 109 

helping them to carry out their plans. The theft and plot being discovered, 
Juanguelatt was whipped and forced to give up the money. Nims, the ring- 
leader, received fifteen lashes on the naked back. BENONI and his other 
comrade received eleven lashes each, which was probably sufficient to subdue 
their romantic propensities. 

He was in the Turner Falls fight, May 19, 167G. '^'f^' 

BENONI having married Mary Broughton Bennett, was attempting to ampu>~n 
prepare a dwelling place for his bride, on his father's lot in Deerfield, when "• 574 - 
he was taken prisoner by the Indians on September 19, 1677, in the "Ashpelon UjJjJg 
Raid." pee. 

After gathering such plunder as they could carry, the savages withdrew p m " 
and joined the Hatfield captives on the east side of Deerfield mountain, where 1 >V J: H ' A ' 
they camped for the night, and in the morning took up their painful march ^" din s s 
northward. p- |||- 

The party that captured Hatfield numbered twenty-six Indians under the 
command of the Chief Ashpelon. When Ashpelon left Canada, a party of 
Nipmunks were in his company. At some point on the road they parted from 
him, apparently fixing upon Nashua Ponds as a rendezvous. Ashpelon sent 
messengers to notify the Nipmunks to come to him on the Connecticut; with 
these went BENONI STEBBINS. He escaped about October 2nd, from a 
point near Templeton, and reached Hadley on the 4th. As a consequence of 
this act, the English prisoners were all in danger of torture, and it was only 
through the kindness and policy of Ashpelon that this fate was averted. 

One of the captives related that, after the escape of BENONI, the remain- p-465. 
ing captives were bound and that "one of the Indians, a Captain among them, 
and always our great Friend, met mo coming in, and told me STEBBINS 
whs run away: and the Indians spake of burning us; some of only burning 
and biting off our fingers by and by. He said there would be a Court, and 
all would speak their minds, but he would speak last, and would say that the 
Indian that let STEBBINS run away was only in fault, and so no hurt should 
be done us, fear not; so it proved accordingly". 

The news of the Hatfield raid spread rapidly through the Colony; and, p - 46 °- 
when BENONI STEBBINS returned with intelligence from the captives, inter- 
est in the rescue of the prisoners was greatly increased. STEBBINS brought 
definite information. The Indians under Ashpelon were, he said, " Nor- 
woolncks" — river Indians that had fled to Canada after the late war. 

Major John Pynchon promptly wrote the following letter to Captain p- 497. 
Sylvester Salisbury: 

(Addressed: "These (for his honored ffriend Capt. Salisbury: Commander 
in Chiefe at ffort Albany. Hast. Post hast, for his Maties Special Service.") 
"Springfield Oct. 5th 1677 Capt, Salisbury. 

Worthy Sr. Yasterday Morning I Reed yor kind lines by Benja Waite, 
whereby T vnderstand yor sympathy with vs in or sad disaster by ye Indians; 
& yor readiness in making Inquiry & greate forwardness to do what Possible 
lys in yor for vs wch I have abundant cause to acknowledge & doe most 
thankfully accept frm yor hands. & as to yor opinion of the Maquas being 
free & assureing me of their Innocency, I doe fully concur with you having 
satisfaction frm what you wrot & frm Ben. Waites Relation. But to put it 



p. 498. 



110 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

out of all doubt, God in his P'vidence hath sent in one of 8 capitivated men, 
BENONI STEBBINGS by name wch is Ye occasion of these lines to yrselfe 
by Post, to give you an accot thereoff & desire you to put ye Maquas vpon 
psueing their & our Enymys there being- greate likelyhood of ye Maquas 
overtaking ym. BENONI STEBBINGS came into Hadly last night in ye 
night, whose relation was sent to me wch being but an houre since I had it, 
I psently resolved vpon sending Post to you. Take his relation as followeth. 
The company of Indians was twenty only about sixe or 7 squas made 26 in 
all. They were this country Indians belonging to Xalwotogg all of ym but 
one a Narriganset. They came froe Canada 3 Months agoe & had bin Hunt- 
ing & were doubtfull whether to fall on Northampton or Hatfield, at last 
resolved on Hatfield & carved away from Hatfield 17 psons & 3 from 
Deerfield, besides ys man that is com in, so yet they haue 20 captives with ym 
3 of ym being men & all well as he says when they took ym at Deerfield, 
after the Noise and whoops were over at Deerefield, their first Inquiry was 
whether there were any Maquas there abouts & vpon information yt some had 
been there, & were supposed not to be farr off, they were all husht, & startled 
& greately afraid & goeing silently away forth wth ; they took up their 
Lodging at Deerefield River mouth & next day crossed ye greate River vizt 
Conecticot to ye east side of it, the next day crossed ye River againe, after- 
wards they Passed ye River many tymes having cannoes wherein they carryed 
ye women & children being about 2 days Journey above Squakheag (Spring- 
field) they sent a company of ym about half of ym to Nashaway, to call of 
some Indians yt haue bin there all this time of ye war, & took BENONI 
STEBBINGS along with ym thither. Coming to Nashaway ponds, there were 
3 Indian men & about halfe a score of squaws with there children there they 
went too to take along with ym having travelled from ye company they left 
2 days to Squakheag, & then from Squakheag somewhat more than thirty 
miles to yni Indians neere Nashaway who Pluckt up their stakes having 
plenty of fish especially eeles, & many dryed huckleberrys but no corne : 
This BENONI being sent with 2 women to carry Huccle berrys Ran away 
from them, & was psently psued by some men & at one tyme was but a 
swamp betweent ym but night comeing on he escaped from his psuers : He 
says yt one of ye Indians yt they had from about Nashaway Ponds, semes 
to be a counsellor & wth him they consulted much & spake of sending to ye 
English, but at last resolved for Canada, yet talkt of making a forte a greate 
way up the River & abiding there this winter, talked also of carying the 
captives to ye French & selling ym to ye French which he concludes they 
resolved on, but make but slow Passage, having so many women and children : 
He concluded it would be, It may be, 20 days er they get to ye Lake hunting 
by ye way. It was Tuesday morning last that he escaped from ye pty wch 
carved him with them nere Nashaway, & they had above 30 miles to goe back 
to Squakheag; and then neere 2 d. Journey more to ye rest above 
Squakheag: Ye way he says vp this River is vnpassable for English men 
dv their goeing is by Barken cannoes much of ye way & then to ye best side 
of ye River men foote it leaving ye worst way: The unpassableness of ye 
way renders it vnpossible for us to pfue or doe any good: But ye conveying 
speedy word to ye Maquas gives not only a Possibility of their overtaking 



THIRD GENERATION. Ill 

ym wch Dean- Sr is ye end of these lines to you: To request you (if none of 
ye Maqua Sachems be at Albany) to send at our chnage to ye Chiefe of ye 
Maquas & give ym an a ;cot of matters, & desire their speedy psueing these 
Bloody Villians & enemys of ym & forthwith & without any delay, by which 
means I hope this Barbarous Crew (who are enemys to Religion Civility & all 
humanity & haue so deeply imbrued their hands in most Innocent Blood) 
may be met with in their returne, before they come to ye Lake or at ye Lake 
& so our captives Recovered for weh we shall give ye Maquas suitable re- 
wards. * * * 

Wth my endeared Love & Respects to you commending you to ye ptection 
of ye Almighty God I remaine Sr. 

Tor very loving ('friend & servant 
John Pynchon." 

Statement of BENONI STEBBINS. 
"BENONI STEBBINS which was taken captive by the Indians at Deerfield p-*»»- 
12 miles from Hatfield related as followeth: That the Indians that took him 
weare al Norwooluek Indians saue only one which was a Naraganset. They 
were 26 in al 18 of them fighting men the resl 2 squas old men & boys. They 
told him that they had lined at the French & intended to return there again 
to sel the captiues to them weh had Incouraged them that they should haue 
eight pound peece for them and the french Indians did intend to come wth 
them the next time either in the spring or in the winter if they had sueses this 
time. 

The manner of his escape was thus when they came 2 days Journey above 
Squakheag they sent part of their company to Wotchuset hills to fetch away 
2 smal eompeny of Indians that had liued there al this war time with whom 
they sent this captiue he being sent with 2 squas and a mare to fetch some 
hucleberies a little way from the company when he got vpon the mare and 
rid till he tired the mare & then run on foot, & so escaped to Hadly, being 2 
days & '- wthout victuals. This relation was taken from his mouth at 
Northampton 6th Instant. 

P. M Samll Bells" 

BENONI STEBBINS took the oath of allegiance February 8, 1678. JJ. e. h. & 

G. Reg. IV 

At the permanent settlement of Deerfield, BENONI STEBBINS built a g-^e. 
house on lot Number 13, which was then owned by his father. d°n's 

J Deer- 

The following from the court records of Mar. 26, 1678, gives a glimpse fie >d 
of the life of MRS. STEBBINS, and that of the times, worth preserving. pi 31.' 

"MART STEBBINS. first wife of Benoni Stebbins, being presented to this 
; lourt for wearing silk contrary to Law. & for that she Agravated it. by per- 
sisting in it when she was once presented before: This Considering the agra- 
vation, & how unfit such things are in this day of trouble, did judge her to 
pay a fine to the County of 10 shillings : As also, BENONI STEBBINS openly 
affronting the Court in saying he would not pay the money due for fees to 
the Clerk of the court, it being a rising up against the Law of the Country: 
this Court adjudged him to pay as a fine to the County 10 sh. forthwith & Com- 
mitted him to the constable for the payment of the aforesaid fines." 

It is to be feared that poor BENONI. between his indignation towards 



112 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

the court and his loyalty to his bride, and his liability to increased taxation, 

may have had a hard time; but it was constitutional with MARY, for had 

she not been "admonished" by the court years before, for the same offense. 
p 2K ' In August 1685 he was granted a home lot at Plumbtree Playne, as Wap- 

ping was called until 1689. 

The following extracts from the early records of Deerfield will need no 

explanation : 
i' '-''■"''■ The first town officers on record were chosen at a meeting without date, 

but which appears to have been held December 16, 1686 : 

Win. Smead, Joshua Pumry, Jno. Sheldon, BENONI STEBBINS, Benj. 

Hastings, and Thomas French were chosen Selectmen Townsmen or Overseers 

to continue in office until oth's be chosen and they discharged according to 

law. 
i' - lls A list of the wood lots as they were drawn April 20, 1688 lying in two 

Divisions the first Division beginning at the Long Hill att ye left hand (of the 

highway and ending) att Hatfield bounds ye '2d Division beginning att rd. 

bounds on ye oth'r side of the highway and ending att ye long hill running 

east & west. 

No. of Lot No. of Commons Width of Lot. 

29 BENONI STEBBINS 26 39 rods 

p. 209. A list of Wood Lots on the Mountain, the first Lot beginning at Deerfield 

River Laying along by the River side 

No. of Lot No. of Commons Breadth of Lot. 

29 BENONI STEBBINS 26 52 Rods. 

p . 212 . Deerfield, May 17, 1689. 

We the Town of Deerfield, complying with the desire of the present Coun- 
sell of Safety, to choose one among us as a representative to send down to 
signify our minds and concurance with the Counsell for establishing of the 
government, have chosen and deputed Lieutenant Thomas Wells, and signified 
to him our minds for the proceeding to the settlement of the government, as 
hath been signified to us, from the Honorable Counsell of Safety, and those 
other representatives. 

John Sheldon 

Benj. Hastings 

BENONI STEBBINS 

Thomas French 



Selectmen. 



p. 605. In 1689, upon the alarm occasioned by the burning of Schenectady, the 

town voted to provide "habitations within the fortifications" for such as 
were not able to do it for themselves. John Sheldon, BENONI STEBBINS, 
nn<l Edward Allen were chosen "to appoint where every person's house or 
cellar shall stand, with ye bigness ya shall be, yt is, such houses or cellars as 
arc to be built by ye town". 

p. 220. "Att a Leagall Town meeting Febr. 26th, 1689-90 for the stating propor- 

tioning and dividing to every prson his part or proportion of fortification 



THIRD GENERATION. 113 

for stating the height flankrs gates &c the Town made choice of Mr. Jno 
Catlin Jonath Wells Samuel Northam Benj. Barret Thos French Henry "White 
and BENONI STEBBINS to act and doe in every part and particular as to 
ye premises as ya shall Judg for ye good benefit & safety of the Town : voted 
in ye affirmative." 

Dec. 26th, 1692. "Ens. Jno Sheldon, Ltt. David IToyt, Sergt. BENONI p. 227. 
STEBBINS, Corp. Thomas French, & Simon Beaman, were chosen selectman 
for the year ensuing." 

When cow commons in the meadow fell short of measure, "wanting lands" p- 266. 
were located elsewhere; but the rule was to assess the fence on the original 
number of commons. Votes like the following illustrate this practice. After 
granting sixteen acres to John and BENONI STEBBINS, "for want of 8 
acres of measure in the meadow, yt is to say, in the whole 36 cow-com'oms 
(formerly John Stebbins' sen'r), ye s'd Jno. & BENONY making com 'on 
fence, & paying Rates for the whole 36 com'ons forever." 

A second meeting house was probably built soon after the permanent p . 202. 
settlement. The town vote March 11th, 1692-3, "that the meeting hous shall be 
new seated ; that Deacon David Hoyt & Deacon Jno. Sheldon shall be 2 of ye 
persons to doe it and BENO. STEBBINS to be wth ym in sd. work." 

BENONI STEBBINS also owned land in the Common Field with the p 196 
amount of fence set on the basis of "two Rhods to ye common, or eleven 
foot to ye acre." 

BENONI STEBBINS 69 rds. 

Mch. 7, 1698, "It was agreed and voted That ye persons for a Com'ity yt v -'•■■ 
ye Town did choose and empower in ye carrying on ye school house aforesaid 
and in hiring a school master," were Mr. Jno. Catlin BENONI STEBBINS 
and William Amies. 

"Att a legall Town meeting in Deerfield Sept. 11: 1702: Ens Jno Sheldon p- 284 - 
moderator The Town yn agreed and voted yt ye Comon field shall be opened 
on Wednesday in ye morning being ye 30th day of ye instant September 
1702." There was also "at ye same meeting a little piece of land Granted 
to Sargint Jno. Hawks to builde on in ye fort for his lifetime ; which land 
is to be in ye middle hieway leading into ye meadow and on ye South East 
corner of Mr. Jno Williams his home lot adjoyn'ng thereunto as it shall be 
laid to him by a Comitty: The Comitty Chosen for s'd work were Capt 
Jonathan Wells Liett David Hoyt and Sergeant BENONI STEBBINS." 

During the attack on Deerfield, Feb. 29, 1703-4, by the French and Indians, p 31 - 
the house of BENONI STEBBINS, which stood about eight rods southwest 
of Ensign Sheldon 's, was occupied by SERGT. STEBBINS, his wife and five 
children ; David Hoyt, his wife and child ; and probably Joseph Catlin, with 
his wife and child; and Benjamin Church, a soldier. There were besides, 
three other men. and perhaps other women and children. This house being 
"attaqued later than some," the inmates were aroused, made ready to de- 
fend themeslves; and the assailants were driven back with loss. It was again 
beset by a strong force of three hundred men, but the little garrison was a 
match for that. Again, later in the morning, nearly the whole army sur- 
rounded the house, pouring bullets upon it from every quarter. The fire 
was bravely returned, and several of the enemy fell before the sharp shooters : 

8 



114 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



pp. 443-4. 



p. 302. 



among theni, a French lieutenant, the second in command of the expedition. 
Desperate attempts were now made to set the house on fire, which cost the 
lives of a Maqua chief and several of his men. The fury of the assailants 
increased with their losses, but they were forced to leave the field and take 
shelter in the Sheldon house and the meeting-house. From these covers, they 
continued to shower their bullets upon the heroic garrison, which, however, 
kept them at bay until relieved by reinforcements from Hatfield. SERGT. 
STEBBINS was killed. Mrs. Hoyt was wounded, and also a soldier, probably 
Church. 

At the time of the arrival of the Hatfield and Hadley men, the main body 
of the enemy had drawn off with their captives and booty, across the river. 
Scattered bands were engaged in wanton destruction of animals and prop- 
erty; but a considerable body was still besieging the house of BENONI 
STEBBINS. These flew towards the main body, like chaff from the threshing 
floor, before the charge of the infuriated men from below. Observing this 
charge, de Rouville hastily threw his army into an ambuscade. The reckless 
daring of the pursuers, led doubtless by Sergeant Benjamin Waite, carried 
them into the trap. Overpowered ten to one, our men retreated, fighting inch 
by inch; and reached the fort, with the loss of eleven of their number. 

An account from an old record is as follows: ''One house, viz: BENONI 
STEBBINS', they attaqued Later than some others, yt those in it were well 
awakened, being 7 men, besides women and children, who stood stoutly to 
yir Armes, firing upon ye Enemy and ye Enemy upon ym, causing sevll of the 
Enemy to fall, of wch was one frentchman, a Gentile man to appearance. Ye 
Enemy gave back, they strove to fire ye house, our men killed 3 or 4 Indians 
in their attempt, ye Enemy being numerous about ye house, powered much 
shot upon the house; ye walls being filled up with brick, ye force of ye 
shot was repelled, yet they killed saj-d STEBBINS, & wounded one man & 
one woeman. of wch ye survives made no discovery to ye Assailants, but with 
more than ordinary Couridge kept fireing, haveing powder & Ball sufficient 
in sd house." 



p. 304. 



Hist, of 

North- 
Ma -~ 
p. 126. 



Fitz John "Winthrop's Table of Losses. 



'Captivitie or Burnt 
* • • • 



BENONI STEBBINS 



Slain Alive at home Estate Lost 

+ 
1: himself. 6. Wif e & 5 300 houses 

children & all goods 

at home. barn & cat- 

• • • * tie burnt." 

-f300 represents the value of houses, barns, etc.. in English pounds. 

EBEXEZER STEBBINS, son of Benoni. was a dragoon in the band of 
troopers that pursued the Indians, July 14. 1698. This was known as the 
"Pomeroy Pursuit," for a full description of which see No. 63. 



ADMINISTRATION ON ESTATE OF BENONI STEBBINS. 



Will 
Book 

III 
p. 110. 



On the 9th day of March 1703-4. Power of Administration on all and 
Si[n]gular the Goods Chatties Rights and Creditts of BENONI STEBBINS 



THIRD GENERATION. 115 

late of Deerfield Deeeas'd was Committed and granted to HANNAH STEB- 
BINS Wid'w and Relict of said Deeeas'd She having Given Bond as ye Law 
directs. 

25. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS ^ j J^fgjjg^ ROwla^stebbins i | 

son of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett. was born January 21, 1658, (T. R.) 
at Northampton, Massachusetts; died September 3, 1732, (T. R. of Northamp- 
ton.) at Coldspring, Massachusetts; married March 14, 1677-8 (T. R.) at 
Northampton, Massachusetts, to MART FRENCH, born February 27. 1659, 
at Ipswich, Massachusetts; died January 26. 1696 (T. R.) at Northampton, 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of John French and Freedom Kingsley. 
Divorced December 27. 1692. and married second, March 1-4. 1692. in "Rhode 
Island, by a Clergyman of the Church of England", to SARAH WILLIAMS. 
Resided at Northampton, Deerfield, Boston, Leicester and Belehertown. 

CHILDREN : 

103. I. Mercy, born February 12. 16>2 (T. R.) 

104. II. Esther, born 1686; died January 26. 1690 (T. R.) 
in."",. III. Samuel, born June. 1689 (T. R. 

By second wife : 

106. IV. Joseph, settled at Belehertown. 

107. V. John [See Captain John Stebbins, son of the second SAMUEL, 

under "unidentified S.] 
[See Unidentified M.] 

On Februarv 7. 1681. "SAM'LL STEBBEIN was chosen Havward for Hurts 

Springfield. 

Longmeadow . "Joseph Leonard & SAM'LL STEBBIN were chosen Con- Mass., 
stables. & sd STEBBIN was Sworn. March 10, 1695-6." SAMUEL STEBBINS nM« 

& 142. 

received the votes for County Treasurer, and was to transmit them to the 
General Court at the next session. 

He removed to Boston. Massachusetts, or Rhode Island, or both. In a few Sa ^ a s e 
years he returned to Massachusetts; lived at Leicester. Mass., in 1717; was peerfiew. 
fence viewer at Leicester in 1722. and in 1727 settled at Belehertown. -o&ir.T 

Feby 15 1696 The Inventory of Mary STEBBINS Estate, alias French of win 

northampton her Estate £17. 7. 7. in" 

p. 28. 
"It appears that upon some miscarriage of SAMUEL STEBBINS that will 

he and his wife Mary agreed to separate, he to give her £40 and she to relin- 



quish all right of dowry to residue of his Estate also 3 acres of Land in 
munhan Lot Bounded on the mill River Northerly on the Land of John 
Lyman Easterly and on Land which was SAMUEL STEBBINS Southerly & 
on Land of William Miller Westerly, to have & to hold during her natural 
life & after her decease to her son Samuel Stebbins." 

"In 1695 Mary applied for a divorce, stating that Samuel had several 
children by Sarah". [Sheldon's Deerfield, Massachusetts, Vol. II, p. 319.] 



p. 29. 



116 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Iprinl- At a town meeting, March 8, 1719-20, SAMUEL STEBBINS [JR.] was 

voi d '2, chosen "Tythingraan", and on March 12, 1722-3, he was again appointed to 

p \if the office of Constable. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS and JOHN STEBBINS were living at Leicester, 
Massachusetts, in 1717; and, on January 11, 1724, a lot containing thirty 
acres was given to each of them. 

26. 
ABIGAIL STEBBINS 3 j John stebbtas 2 Row land stebbi ns 1 | 

( Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born September 24, (or 
6) 1660, at Northampton, Massachusetts; died December 1748, at Northamp- 
ton, Massachusetts; married May 30, 1678 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts, to WILLIAM PHELPS, born June 22, 1657, at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; died June for January) 1, 1745, at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
who was a son of Nathaniel Phelps and Elizabeth Copley. Resided at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

109. I. Abigail Phelps, born August 3, 1679; married August 3, 1697, 

Joseph Parsons of Springfield, Massachusetts. 

110. n. Elizabeth Phelps, born February 4, 1682; married 1709 Benjamin 

Knowlton of Springfield, Massachusetts. 

111. III. William Phelps, born April, 1684; married 1706, Thankful Ed- 

wards. 

112. IV. Mary Phelps, born January 3, 1688; married November 30, 

1721, Ebenezer Burt. 

113. V. Nathaniel Phelps, born October 5, 1690 ; married Lois . 

114. VI. Deborah Phelps, born March 17, 1694; married Jonathan Rust. 

115. VII. Ebenezer Phelps, born October, 1697 : married first, Sarah (Lang- 

ton) Taylor; married second, Maria Austin. 

116. VIII. Joseph Austin Phelps, born December 5, 1699 ; married 1730 

Hannah . 

117. IX. Mercy Phelps, born March (or May) 4, 1703; married December 

10, 1730, Thomas Burt. 

27. 

THOMAS STEBBINS ■"• | **£« ™ t 2 t S LAN?P STEBBI NS 1 !" 

son of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett. was born May 6, 1662, at North- 
ampton. Massachusetts; died April 28, 1712 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; married September 26, 1684 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
to ELIZABETH WRIGHT, born July 31, 1666, at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts, who was a daughter of Samuel Wright and Elizabeth Burt. Resided 
at Northampton, Massachusetts. She married second, John Hannum. 



THIRD GENERATION. 117 

CHILDREN : 

118. I. Elizabeth, born October 31, 1685 (T. R.) ; married William 

Wait.-f 

119. II. Thomas, Jr., born April 2, 1689 (T. R.) ; married Sarah Searl. 

He died June 25, 1752 ; no issue ; see -will. 

120. III. Hannah, born 1691 ; married Samuel King.+ 

121. IV. Josiah, born September, 1694 (T. R.) ; died 1725. unmarried. 

122. V. Joseph, born March 30, 1697 (T. R.) ; married Mary .+ 

123. VI. Experience, born March 14, 1699 (T. R.) ; died young. 

124. VII. Asahel, born April 10, 1701 (T. R.) ; married Sarah Petty.+ 

125. VIII. Experience, born March 18, 1703 (T. R.) ; married 

Birge. 

126. IX. Mary, born December 26, 1705 (T. R.) ; married Noah Strong 

[No. 164].+ 

THOMAS STEBBINS took the oath of allegiance, on February 8, 1678. £;!;*•* 
He was chosen "Fence Viewer," March 10, 1695-6, and was again chosen to p v 26 
the same office on March 11, 1706-7, and on March 14, 1709-10. g*™* of 

Spring- 

Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS. n' d 

p. 342. 
Will 

"Hampshire ss Feby 13th 1723-4 as to a settlement of the within mentioned f°°* 
Estate, it being so small that it will be a great damage to divide the same p- s6 
amongst the children of the said deceased (viz) Thomas Josiah Joseph asahel 
Elizabeth Hannah Experience and Mary. 

I therefore settle the whole upon Thomas Stebbins the eldest son. he 
paying to the other children their proportionable part thereof his own part 
being a double share which is 7. 11. 3 to the other children £3. 10. 1% each, 
to be paid in twelve mouths time with the lawful interest thereof. 

The widow ELIZABETH STEBBINS Relict to the said deceased is to 
have her thirds in the lot of £9. 0. all of it and £2. 13. 4 out of the lot of 
£5. 0. on the north side of ye said Lot during her life — so that the said 
Thomas Stebbins is to pay the rest of the children but two thirds parts of the 
above proportions till after the decease of the said Wid., and then the other 
parts thereof is to be paid to each of them by the said Thomas, and then the 
said Thomas to have the whole Estate. Mary Stebbins a minor over 14 years 
of age, her brother Josiah at her request is appointed her guardian &e. 

all which I allow. 

Samuel Patridge 
Judge Probate. 

Additional inventory of Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS deceased, ren- 
dered by Joseph Stebbins of the adms. at Springfield Mar 11 1723-4 Jos. 
Williston & his wife Sarah being present & made no objection, consisting of 
debts due the estate amounting to £191 6 

Joseph Stebbins adm'r on Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS as above, who p ^21 
died June 31, 1713 presented for allowance April 6th 1725 amounting in debts 
& Losses to £196 19 01. 



US STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

North"' JOSIAH STEBBINS and William Holton were the noted weavers in 

gga, Northfield, .Massachusetts, in 1721. JOSIAH STEBBINS also belonged to the 

Mass. 

p " ;1 company of garrison soldiers stationed in Northfield from December 1, 1721 

p J-; 7 , to July 24, 1722. His name also appears on Captain Barnard's muster roll, 

among the men raised for the defense of Springfield and Northfield, in 1722. 

In a list of "Men under Capt. Joseph Kellogg in Northfield & Deerfield from 
' l ; 1 ;- Nov. 20, 1723 to May 30, 1724", is found the name of "SERGT. JOSLVH 

p. 437. j 9 t 

North*' STEBBINS, Northampton". This company was raised for the protection of 

fiel * Northfield, Deerfield, and Sunderland. 

p, ..<» i . 

win July 9, 1725. Administration on estate of JOSIAH STEBBINS of North- 

iv field was taken by Joseph Stebbins and Asahel Stebbins bretheren to the 

deceased. 

P- 141 - In the Inventory taken July 20, 1725 and Returned am't'g to £116. 16. 6 

(it appears that there was no will & he a bachelor) the heirs his brothers 

and sisters entered into an agreement and divided the Estate on [among] 

John Hannum & Elizabeth his wife, mother to the deceased, Thomas Stebbins 

Joseph Stebbins and Asahel Stebbins brothers to the deceased, William Wait 

& Elizabeth his wife, Samuel King & Hannah his wife, Experience and Mary 

Stebbins. 

Tium- On the 13th of May, 1704 (old style), the Indians attacked the village of 

iiist. of Paskhomuck. Ten Indians went to the lower farms, where there was but one 

ampton, house, in which Captain Wright lived, at the place afterwards owned by 

Mr. Elias Lyman. Captain Wright refused to surrender, and shot one of 

the Indians and broke his arm. They then attempted to burn the house by 

shooting spiked arrows, dipped in brimstone, upon the roof; but THOMAS 

STEBBINS, JR., then fifteen years old, wrapped himself in a feather bed, 

drew water from the well, and put out the fire. The lad was visiting at his 

uncle's house, and bravely risked his life to save the property of his relative. 

On March 9, 1713-14, he was chosen "Fence Yeiwer." He afterwards lived in 

Southampton. 

WILL OP THOMAS STEBBINS, JR. 

win In the Name of God Amen I THOMAS STEBBINS of Northampton in the 

vii County of Hampshire in his majesty's Province of the Massachusetts Bay in 



; 360 



New England being weak & Sick in body but Sound in mind & memory do 
make this my last Will & Testament First & Primarily I commend my Soul to 
Almighty God In hopes of a full & free remission of all my Sins, my body I 
commend to the Earth from whence M was taken to be buried in a decent & 
Christian manner, as touching such worldly Estate as the Lord hath bestowed 
upon me I give & dispose of as in the manner following — first my Will is that 
my Just Debts be paid first — Imprimis I give and bequeath to my beloved wife 
SARAH STEBBINS the use & Improvement of one third of my Estate both 
Real & Personal So long as her natural life remains — 

Item I give and bequeath to my Brother Joseph Stebbins & to my Sister Eliza- 
beth Wait & to my Sister Mary Strong the use & Improvement of all my 
Estate So long as they live — 

Item after their Death I give and bequeath the whole of my Estate both 
Real and Personal to the Heirs of my Brothers & Sisters (to wit) Joseph 



THIRD GENERATION. 119 

Stebbins Asahel Stebbins Dec'd Elizabeth Wait Hannah King Dec'd Experi- 
ence Birge Dec'd & Mary Strong to be divided equally between them — 
Furthermore I do hereby constitute & appointe my Cousin Ebenezer Wait to 
be my Sole Executor to this my last Will & Testament — In Witness hereof I 
the s'd THOMAS STEBBINS the Testator do hereunto set my hand & Seal 
this Second Day of may an Dom 1752 — 

his 
THOMAS y C STEBBINS & Seal 
mark 
Signed Sealed pronounced & declared by the s'd THOMAS STEBBINS as his 
last Will & Testament in presence of us & we signed as Witnesses in presence 
of the Testator 

Ebenezer Kingsley 

Nathaniel Searl 

Gideon Searl 

Hampshire ss. Aug't 5th 1752. The foregoing Will was presented for Probate 
by the Executor therein named & mess'rs Nath'l Searl & Serg't Ebenezer 
Kingsley two of the Witnesses to the Same appearing made Oath that they 
saw THOMAS STEBBINS the Testator Sign & Seal & heard him pronounce 
& declare the foregoing to be his last Will & Testament & that he was of Sound 
mind & memory when he did it & that they with Gideon Searl all signed as 
Witnesses to the Same in the s'd Testators presence Avherefore as a Court of 
Probate holden at Northampton within & for the County of Hampshire on the 
Second Tuesday of s'd Aug't being the 11th day of s'd month of Timothy 
Dwight Esq Judge of said Court The foregoing is ratified approved & Con- 
firmed as the last Will and Testament of said Dec'd 

By Timothy Dwight. 

28. 

HANNAH STEBBINS 3 | John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

' Abigail Bartlett Sarah 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born July 8, 1664, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts, killed by French and Indians, February 29, 1704, 
at Deerfield, Massachusetts; married November 5, 1679 (T. R.) at Northamp- 
ton, Massachusetts, to CAPTAIN JOHN SHELDON, born December 5, 1658, 
at Northampton, Massachusetts, died about 17.34, at Hartford, Connecticut, 
who was a son of Isaac Sheldon and Mary Woodford. He married second, 
Widow Elizabeth Pratt. 

CHILDREN, first two born at Northampton, balance at Deerfield: 

127. I. John Sheldon, born September 19, 1681 ; married December 3, 

1703, Hannah Chapin. He died June 26, 1713. 

128. II. Hannah Sheldon, born August (or October) 9, 1683; married first, 

Joseph Catlin ; married second, Nathaniel Clark. 

129. III. Mary Sheldon, born July 24, 1687; married first, Samuel Clapp; 

married second, Jonathan Strong. 



120 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



130. IV. Abigail Sheldon, born November 21, 1689 ; died June 10, 1690. 

131. V. Ebenezer Sheldon, born November 15, 1691 ; married December 3, 

1714, Thankful Barnard. He died April 12, 1774. 

132. VI. Remembrance Sheldon, born February 21, 1693 ; married February 

19, 1718-19, Hannah Drake. 

133. VII. Mercy Sheldon, born August 25, 1701; killed by French and 

Indians February 29, 1704. 



p. v. M. A. 

Proc. 

I. 

p. 410. 



P. V. M. A. 
I p. 410. 



Sheldon's 
Deerfield 
II, p. 86S. 

Sheldon's 
Deer- 
Held, 
I, p. 22. 

I, p. 605. 



p. 212. 



Among the companions of JOHN SHELDON of Deerfield, during his child- 
hood, were John and Benoni Stebbins, sons of John Stebbins of Northampton. 
While yet lacking a month of his majority, he married their sister, HANNAH 
STEBBINS, she being then but little over fifteen years of age. The boy 
husband and his child wife remained in Northampton until after the birth of 
their first two children ; but the pioneer spirit was born in them ; and we soon 
find him with his young family, among the founders of a frontier settlement, 
as her father and grandfather had been before him. 

JOHN SHELDON was among the first permanent settlers at Deerfield, 
where he received a grant of eight acres "on the Fort Hill, which lies at the 
east end of the meadow land, over Eagle Brook and without the meadow 
fence." 

He is first mentioned in the town records of Deerfield, in 1686, when he 
was chosen on a committee "to lay out all the woodlands". The same year 
he was chosen on the first board of Selectmen, and served in that capacity 
almost continuously until 1704. The legislative and executive powers of this 
board were then very great. The selectmen generally served as assessors also, 
until the Revolution. 

In a list of commissioned officers who served between the years 1686 and 
18S6, we find the name of JOHN SHELDON, who was commissioned Captain. 

JOHN SHELDON was Ensign in the Military Company for the defense of 
Deerfield, Massachusetts, in King William's War, 1689-90 to 1696; and in 
Queen Anne's War, 1702-1713. 

In 1689, upon the alarm occasioned by the burning of Schnectady, the town 
voted to provide "habitations within the fortifications" for such as were not 
able to do it for themselves. JOHN SHELDON, Benoni Stebbins and Edward 
Allen were chosen "to appoint where every person's house or cellar shall 
stand, with ye bigness ya shall be, yt is, such houses or cellars as are to be 
built by ye town." 

Sir Edmond Andros, who was put at the head of all the New England 
colonies, was very tyrannical and oppressive in his administration and aroused 
much opposition. On the 18th of April, 1689, he was seized by the people and 
imprisoned. The government was assumed by a Committee of Safety, which 
on the 2d of May, issued a call for the towns to choose representatives to meet 
in Boston on the 9th. There is no record of any meeting held in Deerfield in 
response to this call; but the people were ripe for revolt, and the Selectmen 
assuming the grave responsibility, drew up the following: 

"We the Town of Deerfield, May 17, 1689, complying with the desire of the 
present Counsell of Safety, to choose one among us as a representative to send 



THIRD GENERATION. 121 

down to signify our minds and eoneurance with the Counsell for establishing 
of the government, have chosen and deputed Lieutenant Thomas "Wells, and 
signified to him our minds for the proceeding to the settlement of the gov- 
ernment, as hath been signified to us, from the Honorable Counsell of Safety, 
and those other repre -er.tatives. 

JOHN SHELDON, 1 
Benj. Hastings, 
Benoni Stebbins, 
Thomas French, 



. Selectmen. 



In 1691 he was one of the "Chief Sergants" of Deerfield. Before the close P . 223. 

of 1692, he was made Ensign. P . 226. 

The following will show the condition of affairs at Deerfield at that time : 
"Feb ye 8, 1692-3. To His Excellency. Sr Wm Phipps, Knt, Govr of ye 

Masachusets, with ye Hour Counsell & Assembly in ye Great & General Court Hist. 

convened in Boston : — field 

p. 228. 

The Inhabitants of ye town of Deref'd, in the County of Hampshire, 
Humbly petition this Hon'd Courts considerarion of their present afflictive 

ite & condition as followeth: Having for a long time Been Much exercised. 
& at great expenses in purchasing & setlinge our place anew, & by reason of 
feares and Hazzard of the approaching of enemies, improving a great part of 
our time in Watchings, Wardings, & Scoutings & Making of fortifications, 
beside the inevitable losses & mishaps we now meet with in oure labors, both 
by ye hand of God, & the inconveniences of improving our lands or labors in 
these times of fears and hazzard as aforsd to any measure of advantage for 
support of our families and ye necessary expenses of our Town and Church, 
and reliefe of such amongst us as we are bound in contience to relieve: whereby 
we have been exposed to many straits and are brought very low & in a likely 
way to come to extremity, so that it becomes a question amongst us, whether 
we have not a call to apply ourselves to this Honorable Court, for an order to 
depart ye place, we being already convinced that if we should let our whole 
accommodations to pay ye charge, and take no other rent, we should be gainers 
as at present things are circumstanced, besides ye more eminent hazzards we 
are in of ye excursions of ye enemy, being 13 mile distant northward from any 
other of ye towns in this County, and a little handful more in ye mouths of ye 
enemy aforesd being but about 50 men. 

Upon the considerations aforesd, and many more too large here to number 
up, we humbly entreate that we may have such creedence from your Honors, 
and such helps and reliefe as our nesessities if not extreme difficulties call for; 
and being heartily wiling to serve ye King & Queen's majesties and your 
Honors as Good and Loyal and obedient subjects, and especially Christ and 
his interests in this place, satisfing ourselves in your speciall care and ready- 
nes to relieve such, (thinking with allowance to hold it here a Little longer.) 
places as are mostly exposed as aforesd, Humbly propose that we might have 
a grant from your Honors out of their Maiesties treasury in this province, a 
suitable supply of amunition, we having no Town Stock; as also an abate- 
ment of those taxes that are now called for in ye year 92, and those yet to be 
called for, till such time, (if ever it be,) we may recover our-selves from this 



p. 241. 



122 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

low estate we are now in, ye granting of wich will much oblige your poor 
p'titionrs, and for your Honors ever to pray. 

David Hoyt, In ye 

JNO. SHELDON. I name of 
Simon Beaman. J ye Town." 

The following was the result of this petition : 

"In answer to the Inhabitants of Deerfield this House doe judge it Meete 
and Requisite that a Committee be chosen out of the Towns Adjacent to be 
joined with some meet persons of Said Town of Deerfield, who shall manage 
that affair, and sett men to worke for the Repairing their fortifications for 
the Security of the said Town, and that something be allowed them for supply 
of Amunition, all wch to be paid out of the Treasury of the province not ex- 
ceeding the sume of that the place may be mainetained and 

not deserted". 

March 11, 1692-3, the town voted "that the meeting hous shall be new 
seated : that Deacon David Hoyt & Deacon JNO SHELDON shall be 2 of ye 
persons to doe it and Beno Stebins to be wth ym in sd work". 

At a town meeting held Sept. 9, 1693, it was voted "That yr shall be a man 
sent to Boston on Town acct to act & doe for ye Town such business as shall 
be committed to him: that ye Town shall find money to bear his charges and 
pay for his time for his Journey &c. 

The town appointed and empowered the selectmen to hire and agree with 
either Capt Jonath Wells Ensign JOHN SHELDON or Joseph Barnard to goe 
to Boston on ye business afore sd ' '. 
p L '" 2 - It was voted "att a legal Town Meeting in Deerfd" Oct. 30th, 1694, of 

which ENSIGN JOHN SHELDON was Moderator 

"That there shall be a meeting house Built in deerfield upon the Town 
charge" * * * 

"That there shall be a committy chosen and impowered to agree with work- 
men to begin said building forthwith and carry it on fast as may be voted 
affirmatively 

That ye meetinghouse shall be built ye bigness of Hatfield meetinghouse 
only ye height to be left to ye judgment and determination of ye committy 
voted affirmatively 

That there shall be a Rate made of one hundred and forty pounds pay- 
able this present year in pork and indian corn in equal proportions for ye 
carrying on sd building voted affirmatively 

For ye carrying on sd work there was chosen as a Committy Ltt David 
Hoyt Sergt John Hawks Henry White: Thomas ffrench: and ENS JOHN 
SHELDON 

That ye Committy above sd shall have lull power to Bargain with and let 
out unto particular persons ye severall persalls of work for the carrying on 
and completing sd Building as ye falling, hewing, framing, shingling, claboard- 
ing, &e voted affirmatively." 

In "a list of the wood lots as they were Drawn April 20 1688. lying in two 
Divisions the first Division beginning al the Long Hill att ye left hand [of 
the highway and ending] att Hatfield bounds ye 2d Division beginning att sd 



I, p. 204. 




old txdiax inn si: at deerfield. 




i i Tiiitoucu w 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 HANNAH i s i'i:i:hinsi 

SHELDON (No _'si WAS KILLED. AT 
DEERFIELD, MASS 



I. p. 277 



THIRD GENERATION. 123 

bounds on ye othr side of the highway and ending att ye long hill running 
east & west" JOHN SHELDON received lot number 32 consisting of 18' _• 
Commons, width of lot, 27% rods. In a list of "Wood Lots on the Mountain, 
the first Lot beginning at Deerfield River Laying along by the River side: 
JOHN SHELDON received lot number insisting of I8V2 commons, breadth r1, p v: "' 

of lot being 37 rods. 

He was moderator of town meetings nine times, his first year being 1694 '■ p 204 - 
and the last one 1703. 

He was chosen to "seat ye meeting house" in 1696, and again in 1701. 

On March 3, 1700-1, "ENS. JNO SHELDON was Chosen Com'isioner for t-P-275. 
Assessments for ye year ensuing"; and at the same meeting he was chosen 
Assessor for the "Country Taxes". 

The "Old Indian House" was built by JOHN SHELDON about the year 
1696, and stood at the north end of the training field, facing the south. Its 
frame was largely of oak. It was twenty-one by forty-two feet two stories, 
with a steep pitch roof. In front the second story projected about two feet, 
at the ends the cross beams were supported by ornamental oak brackets. A 
lean-to thirteen and a half feet wide, ran the whole length of the north side, 
its roof being a continuation of that on the main building. The ground floor 
was thus thirty-four and a half by forty-two feet. Near the centre was the 
chimney, about ten feet square at the base, with fire-places on the sides and 
rear. South of it was the front entry, which, including the stairway, was 
eight by twelve feet. The lower floor was laid under the sill, which pro- 
jecting beyond the wall, formed a ledge around the bottom of the rooms, a 
tempting seat for the children. Stepping over the sill into the front entry, 
doors on either hand opened into the front rooms : stairs on the right led by 
two square landings, and two turns to the left, to a passage over the entry, 
from which at the right and left doors led to the chambers. In the rear of 
the chimney was a small, dark room, with stairs to the garret. Including the 
garret, there were five rooms in the main structure, each of them lighted by 
two windows with diamond panes set in lead. The kitchen was in the central 
part of the lean-to, with windows in the rear; east of this was a bedroom, and 
west, the buttery and back entry. The fireplace was a deep cavern, the jambs 
and back at right angles to each other and to the floor. Here, hanging on 
nails driven into a piece of wood built into the structure for the purpose, hung 
the branding iron, the pot-hook, the long-handled frying pan, the iron peel or 
oven slice, the scooped fireshovel with stout tongs standing by. In one end 
was the oven, its mouth flush with the back of the fireplace. In this nook, 
when the oven was not in use, stood a wooden bench, on which the children 
could sit and study the catechism and spelling book by firelight, or watch the 
stars through the square tower above their heads, the view interrupted only 
by the black, shiny lug-pole, and its great trammels: or in the season, its 
burden of hams and flitches of pork or venison, hanging to be cured in the 
smoke. The mantletree was a huge beam of oak, protected from the blaze 
only by the current of cold air constantly ascending. The fire-places in the 
front rooms were of the same pattern, but smaller than that in the kitchen. 
Fires were seldom built there except on state occasions. The furniture for 
the most part was home-made, rude and unpainted, a few stools, benches and 



124 STEBB1XS GENEALOGY. 

splint-bottomed chairs, a table or two, plain chests, rude low bedsteads, with 
home-made ticks, filled with straw or pine needles. The floors were sprinkled 
with fine white sand, which, on particular occasions, was brushed into fanci- 
ful patterns with a birch broom, or bundle of twigs. The partitions and 
walls of the "Old Indian House" were of panel-work, with mouldings about 
the doors and windows. These mouldings were all cut by hand from solid 
wood. No finer lumber is found than that with which this old house was 
finished. 

i,p 267. Dec. 7, 1697, "ye Town Bargained with ENS JNO SHELDON to maintain 

a gate at ye uper or South end of their medow on ye highway at ye meadow 
fence; * to be made and set up by the first of April next". 

p- 258 - Sept. 15, 1697, "ENSIGNE JNO SHELDON" and Capt. Jonathan Wells 

"were made choice by ye Town to view & look over all those Town papers 
(together with ye Town Clerk) yt were left lose & unrecorded by ye former 
Town Clerk and to judge what papers are needful to be recorded and ye 
present Town Clerk is hereby ordered to record them". The result of this 
act ion was the preservation of much important information. 

Aug. 3, 1699, "Att a Meeting yr town, considering yt they were in great 
want of a mill to Grind their Corn, made Choice of a Committy, viz ENS JNO 
SHELDON; Benony Moor and Thos. French whose work it was to view and 
consider of a place or places * * * for to erect a mill in as also to dis- 

p. 270. course with Mr. Joseph Parsons to see * * * whether he will Rebuild his 

mill upon the Sawmill Stream * in another place, or throw up his 

interest in a mill or mills at Deerfield." In 1701, the town "unanimously 

p. 273. voted to make null and void their former act of twenty pounds for twenty 

years towards a school and have voted to pay fifteen pounds in pay yearly for 
ye space oi' seven years from ye day of ys date hereof towards ye maintaining 
of a School in Deerfield : 

The Com'ity chosen for looking after the concerns of ye aforesd, were 
ENSIGNE JNO. SHELDON, William Arms, Sergt. Eliezer Hawks ". 

.March 3, 1701, it was voted "yt a Commity be chosen whose work it shall 
be to Methodize ye form and manner of Recording of ye meadow lands to 
all four of ye divisions: as also to determine to whom lands shall be recorded 
determining upon the following Rule yt is to say to those yt shall produce 
ye last legal deed of such and such lands : Capt Wells : ENSIGNE JNO SHEL- 
DON : and Benoni Moor were chosen as a vote : Commity to doe ye work men- 
tioned in ye next above written vote: 

p. 288. At a town meeting held Oct. 15, 1703, ENSIGN JOHN SHELDON and 

three others were chosen a committee "to joyn with Colonell patrigg to consult 
agree & determin whether to fortifi or no and if ya agree to fortifie then in 
what manar place or places". 

P- v -M. A. Lulled by frequent false alarms into a fatal sense of security, JOHN 

p. 413.' SHELDON and his neighbors slept soundly on the night of the 29th of Febru- 

ary, 1703-4. The night was well nigh spent, and the guard lay heavy in his 
first sleep, when "the enemy came in like a flood". Roused by their hideous 
yells, I he sleepers awoke bewildered, to find themselves surrounded by dusky 
faces fiendish with fresh war paint. 

The stout door of ENSIGN JOHN SHELDON'S house resisted the efforts 



THIRD GENERATION. 125 

to break it clown. It was cut partly through with axes, and bullets fired vler- 
through the place at random, one of which killed Mrs. Sheldon as she was i, e p d 311 
sitting on a bed in the east room. Entrance was finally effected at the back 
door, which, according to family traditions, was left open by a lad who sought 
safety in flight. Most of the family were captured. The house was set fire, 
but was saved, and stood until 1849. The ENSIGN being second in command 
of the garrison, was away from home. In the efforts for the recovery and 
redemption of the captives from Canada, ENSIGN JOHN SHELDON was a 
central figure. To his tenderness of heart, his unflagging faith, his indomit- 
able will, his muscles of iron, and his nerves of steel, is due in a large measure 
the success which followed his resolution to risk his life in a visit to his 
distressed children and friends in Canada. He could no longer endure the 
uncertainty hanging over their fate. Dec. 13, 1704, Governor Dudley informed 
the Council that "JOHN SHELDON and John Wells of Deerfield, who both 
had relations in captivity, were now attending him, and very urgent to have 
liscense to travell thither". On the 19th he announced that Capt. John Liv- 
ingstone of Albany, who was acquainted with the route by the lakes, was in 
town, and was willing to go with SHELDON and "Wells for £100 and his 
expenses. The Council advised his being employed, and the next day the 
three Johns, with credentials from the Governor and letters to Marquis de 
Vaudreuil, took the Bay path for Hatfield, where they were fitted out for the 
journey by Colonel Partridge. Their route was over the Hoosac Mountain 
to Albany, and thence northwards through the wilderness. By their per- 
sistent endeavors, the envoys secured the release of Hannah Sheldon, and one 
other of the Ensign's children, and three others; and early in May the whole 
party set out for home by the way of Albany. In January, 1706, he made 
another trip to Canada to secure the release of the other captives; and on 
the 30th of May, he embarked for Boston with forty-four captives on board, 
arriving at their destination August 2, 1706, after considerable delay on the p- 338. 
journey. On January 14, 1707, the government sent him on a third expedition 
to Canada for the remaining captives. 

"At a legall town Meeting in Deerfield November 30, 1706, the town then p- 359. 
unanimously made choice of Captain Jonathan Wells, ENS. JNO. SHELDEN 
and Thomas ffrench, to go down to ye bay for them, and in thair be half to act 
and treat with thair pastor the reverand mi', jno. Williams, in regard to 
his resetl'g with them againe in ye work of ye ministry; as also to take advice 
ami counsel of ye Elders in our County for the management of that work; as 
also to put up a petition to ye generall court or counsel, for a grant of money 
for ye encouragement of ye reverant mr. jno. Williams in his resetelment in 
said work with ym; and in all these partickulars to act and doe according 
to ye best of thair discration". The desired grant was voted by the General 
Court, six days later, and Mr. Williams was soon reestablished in his chosen 
work. 

On his return from Canada, JOHN SHELDON presented his bill of ex- p- 335. 
penses incurred on his trip, accompanying the bill with the following petition : 
"Aug. 8, 1706. 
To his Excellency, Joseph Dudley, &c, &c, &c, 

The Petition of JOHN SHELDON in behalfe of himself, Joseph Bradley, 
& John Wells, humbly sheweth 



126 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

That your Petitioner with the afore mentioned Bradley & Wells were Sent 
by your Excellency & Council the last winter by Land to Canada to Obtain 
the Return of the Captives wherein they have so far succeeded, as that on the 
2d instant They Arrived here with forty-four of the Captives. Your Petitioner 
entered upon the said service on the 15th day of Janu'ry last, the said Bradley 
on the 20th day & sd Wells on the 25th day of the same month. 

Your Petitioners therefore humbly Pray your Excellency & this Hon'ble 
Court to Take into your Consideration their service aforsaid and the extraor- 
dinary Difficulties, Hazzards and Hardships they have iindergone & the time 
spent therein, and Order Them such Allowance & Consideration for the same 
as in your wisdom you Shall think meet. And your Petitioners as in duty 
bound shall ever pray. 

JOHN SHELDEN. 

p. 336. Oct. 29, 1706, the General Court granted 35 pounds to JOHN SHELDON ; 

20 pounds to John Wells & 20 pounds to Joseph Bradley, over and above what 
they had in fitting them out. 

p 360 January 9, 1706-7, "att a Legall Town meeting in Deerfield It was yn 

agreed and voted yt yt Towne would build a house for Mr. Jno Williams in 
Derfield as big as ENS JNO SHELDON'S a back room as big as may be 
thought convenient; It was also voted yt ENS JNO SHELDON Sar Thomas 
ffrench and Edward Aim were chosen a Comity for carying on said work". 

p. 362. Oct. 17, 1707, a town meeting was held at which "It was voted to send a 

petistion to ye generall Cort for a grant of money towards ye maintainance 
of ye revarant Mr Jno Williams in ye work of ye ministry in Deerfield. it was 
allso voted yt Colonall partrig and ENSIN JNO SHELDON should be 
implyed to manage yt afaire: Att ye same meeting, ye town made choise of 
Capt Jonathan Weals and ENSIN JNO SHELDON for to git a petistion 
drawn to send to ye generall Cort and allso impowered them to Sine it in the 
towns behalf: 

In their petition the committee say : 

"We, Labouring Still under many Difficulties & Streights, being but a Smal 
handfull of us & most of us very low in the World, are at Considerable charges 
among ourselves, in Building a House and providing other Necessarys & 
Conveniencys for the Resettlement of our Rev 'd Pastor, not here to be named, 
& Many who Deserted ye Place quickly after ye Desolation, By our Rev. 
Pastor's return and giveing hopes of Settleing again amongst us has encour- 
aged their Return, with many other who Returned out of Captivity, who 
Instead of helping in such charges, have rather need of help to build Houses 
for themselves, & providing other Necessarys for their Subsistance. Our 
Necessities putting us upon it & being lmboldened by former favors & Incour- 
agements, Wee humbly crave your help for the maintanance & Incouragement 
of our Worthy Pastor amongst us. You were pleased to do considerable ye 
last year that way. Our necessities being still very great, we Pray you would 
consider us in that Regard : We have devolved this our ( loncern into ye hands 
of ye Worshipfull Col. Sam '11 Partridge, Esq., & CAPT. JOHN SHELDEN, to 



THIRD GENERATION. 127 

manage for us, hopeing your Honors will consider your Poor Petitioners & 
for your Honors we shall ever pray. 

Jonathan Wells, 

JOHN SHELDON, 
In behalf of ye whole town of Deerfield. 

Deerfield, Oct. 25, 1707." 

Lot No. 4 in Deerfield was owned in 1708 by ENSIGN JOHN SHELDON, p ' 59S ' 
and it has continued in the family ever since, being handed down from father 
to son. 

He removed to Hartford, where, in 1708, he married a second time. EN- m.a. 
SIGN JOHN SHELDON kept a tavern in the "Old Indian House" before l' 3 g; 
1704, and perhaps after. In 1723 John, his eldest son, being dead, he gave the 
place to his second son, EBENEZER. By him the lot was sold in 1744 to 
Jonathan Hoyt, whose son David had married the daughter of Ebenezer the DeerfleU 
year before. p - 601, 

"CAPT JOHN SHELDING" was a member of the Governor's Council in Set 60 ' 
Hartford, Connecticut, March 30, 1727. Ip 87 - 

29. 

( 4 ! ) 

MARY STEBBINS 3 - '" !lD s t«-'>i>ins 2 Rowland stebbins i [ 

( Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born September 10, 1666, 
at Northampton, Massachusetts; died at Durham, Connecticut; married No- 
vember 17, 1683 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts, to THOMAS 
STRONG, JR., born November 16, 1661, died at Durham, Connecticut, who 
was a son of Thomas Strong and .Mary Hewett. Occupation, farmer. Re- 
sided at Northampton. Removed to Durham, Connecticut, shortly after 1708. 

CHILDREN, all bom at Northampton: 

Mary Strong, born August 7, 1684; died August 31, 1684. 

Thomas Strong, born August 27, 16S6 ; married Mary . 

Lt. Eliakim Strong, born September 26, 1688. 
Mary Strong, born December 29, 1690; married Thomas Alvord, 
Jr. 

Hewetl Strong, born January 27, 1694: died March 25, 1694. 
Deacon Hewett Strong, born May, 1696. 
John Strong, born April 25, 1698. 

Rachel Strong, born April 15, 1700; married March 19, 1724, 
Samuel Robinson, of Guilford. 

Tamar Strong, born 1702. 

Hannah Strong, born 1704; married 1723, Benoni Hills. 

Mercy Strong, born November 16, 1707. 



134. 


I. 


135. 


II. 


136. 


III. 


137. 


IV. 


138. 


V. 


139. 


VI. 


140. 


VII. 


141. 


VIII. 


142. 


IN. 


143. 


N. 


144. 


XI. 



128 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



30. 
SARAH STEBBINS 3 j J°&" Stebbins 2 Rowland stebbinsi ' 

( Abigail Bartlett Sarah ' 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born June 4, 1668, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts; married February 24, 1686-7 (T. R.) at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts, to WILLIAM SOUTHWELL, of Northampton. 
[Savage says, "No gain has followed the search for this man's origin."] 
Resided at Northampton, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

145. I. Mary Southwell, born February 25, 1688; married Jonathan 

Sheldon.+ 

146. II. Enoch Southwell, born 16S9 ; died young. 

147. III. Sarah Southwell, born November 19, 1690; married first, Joseph 

Harmon, of Suffield, Connecticut, born 1715, died 1762; mar- 
ried second, September, 1765, John Hate, of Suffield, Connecti- 
cut. [Did this Sarah marry a man twenty-five years younger 
than herself?] 

Ebenezer Southwell, born January 17, 1694. 

Abigail Southwell, born April, 1696 ; died young. 

Hannah Southwell, born September 16, 1698. 

Enoch Southwell, born April 26, 1700. 

John Southwell, born 1703; died 1703. 



32. 
DEBORAH STEBBINS 3 ] J " h " s l ";! ,h T, s ;; Row land stebbi ns 1 [ 

( Abigail Bartlett Sarah 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born March 5, 1671-2 
(T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts; died at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
married 1690, at Northampton, Massachusetts, to BENJAMIN ALVORD, born 
February 11, 1658, at Windsor, Connecticut; died 1715, at Northampton, 
Massachusetts, who was a son of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (or Voar). 
She married second, April 4, 1716 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
DEACON HENRY BURT, born December 11, 1663, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; died December 11, 1748, at Springfield, Massachusetts, son of Deacon 
Jonathan Burt and Elizabeth Lobdel. Resided at Northampton, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

I. Abigail Alvord, born 1691; married August 19, (or January 13), 
1714, Samuel Judd. 
Ul. II. Elizabeth Alvord, born September, 1693; married January 24, 
1712, Preserved Bartlett. 

155. III. Benjamin Alvord, born September, 1695; married first, Eunice 

— ; married second, January 17, 1733, Ruth Alexander. 

156. IV. Deborah Alvord, born May, 1698. 



148. 


IV. 


149. 


V. 


150. 


VI. 


151. 


VII. 


152. 


VIII. 



THIRD GENERATION. 129 



157. 


V. 


158. 


VI. 


159. 


VII. 



Experience Alvord, born October 5, 1700. 
Josiah Alvord, born April 13, 1704. 
Sarah Alvord, born May 28, 1707. 



33. 



i 4 'I 

REBECCA STEBBINS •"■ i John stebbins 2 Rowland stebbins 1 - 

I Abigail Bartlett Sarab ' 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett, was born February 20, 1676, 
at Northampton, Massachusetts; died May 8, 1712, at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; married 1697 (T. R.), at Northampton, Massachusetts, to LT. 
NATHANIEL STRONG, bora September 25, 1673, at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; died October, 1750, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was a 
son of Elder Ebenezer Strong and Hannah ('la pp. Occupation, farmer. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

160. I. Nathaniel Strong, born May. 1698; married Miriam Sheldon. 

161. II. Rebecca Strong, born December 7. 1701 ; married October 31, 1722, 

Medad King. 

162. III. Hannah Strong, born July 29, 1704; married Benjamin Bartlett. 

163. IV. Rely Strong, born February 18, 1708 ; died young. 

164. V. Ensign Noah Strong, born July 20, 1709; married Mary Stebbins 

[No. 126].+ 

165. VI. Margaret Strong, born 1711 ; married Jonathan Graves, Jr. 



34. 
THANKFUL STEBBINS " \ John stebbins 2 Rowland stebbins 1 [ 

f Abigail Bartlett Sarah ' 

daughter of John Stebbins and Abigail Bartlett. was born May 11, 1678. at 
Northampton, Massachusetts; died May 24. 1744, at Northampton; married 
July 18, 1700 (T. R.), at Northampton, Massachusetts, to JERIJAH STRONG, 
born December 12, 1665, at Northampton; died April 24, 1754, at Northampton, 
son of Elder John Strong and Abigail Ford. Occupation, farmer. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

166. I. Jerijah Strong, born September 8, 1701 ; died young. 

167. II. Thankful Strong, born August 26, 1702; married Jonathan Hunt. 

168. III. Jerijah Strong, born May 14, 1705; married Mary Clark. 

169. IV. Eunice Strong, born September 10, 1707; married Dea. Na- 

thaniel Brewer. 

170. V. Ithamar Strong, born June 24. 1710: died August 7, 1711. 

171. VI. Ithamar Strong, born August 8, 1713 ; died April 16, 1714. 

172. VII. Setb Strong, born April 4, 1716; married Lois Strong. 

173. VIII. Bela Strong, born October 1. 1710; died May 5, 1803. 

9 



130 STEBBINS (iENEALOGY. 



38. 

,5 1 J 

MARY CLARK 3 1 Elizabeth Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 

t John Clark Sarah ' 

daughter of Elizabeth Stebbins and John Clark, was born March 31, 1654. at 
Springfield. Massachusetts; died April 22, 1755, at Springfield; married Jan- 
uary 16, 1672, at Springfield, to DAVID MORGAN, born 1648, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; died May 30, 1731. at Springfield, who was a son of Miles 
Morgan and Prudence . 

CHILDREN : 

Prudence Morgan, died December 9, 1673. 
Pelatiah Morgan, born March. 1676. 

Pelatiah Morgan, born October 18, 1677; married Lydia Bird. 
David Morgan, born February IS. 1679 ; married Deborah Colton. 
Abigail Morgan, born 1681. 

John Morgan, born October 7. 1682; married first, Mercy Colton; 
married second, Hannah Chapin. 
174f. VII. Jonathan Morgan, born September 13. 1685: died October 24, 

1685. 
174g. VIII. Mary Morgan, married Nathaniel Bliss [No. 72].+ 
174h. IX. Jonathan Morgan, died November 4, 1711. 
174j. X. Ebenezer Morgan, born March 7. 1692; married first, Mary Hor- 

ton ; married second, Sarah Warner. 
174k. XI. Benjamin Morgan, born May 2, 1695; married Mary Graves. 



174. 


I. 


174a. 


II. 


174b. 


III. 


174c. 


IV. 


174d. 


V. 


174e. 


VI. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 

41. 

(6 2 1 I 

QATVTTTFT QTPRRTNS 4 Samuel Steliliins ; Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i f 
BHIUUIjIj OlliDDlllfl I Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

sun of Samuel Stebbins and Joanna Lamb, was born May 13, 1683, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts: died -June 17, 1767, at Springfield, Massachusetts; mar- 
ried January 30, 1707. at Springfield, Massachusetts, to HANNAH HITCH- 
COCK, born March IS, 16S4. at Springfield, Massachusetts; died May 24, 1756, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Luke Hitchcock and 
Sarah Hurt. He married second, January 3, (or 31) 1758, at Springfield. 
Massachusetts, SARAH ALLEN or ALLIN, died February 26, 1763, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield, Wilbraham. 1735. 

CHILDREN : 

Samuel, born June 19, 1708; married first, Mary Knowlton; mar- 
ried second, Sarah Wood J ones. -4- 
Jonathan, born October 24. 1709; married first. Margret Bliss; 

married second, Sarah Moseley.-f- 
Stephen, born October 16, 1711; married Sarah Bliss. ~ 
Hannah, born June 10, 1713; married Muses Parsons.-f 
Aaron, born February 20. 1715: married Mary Wood.-f- 
Joanna, born November 1, 1716; married James Firman. -f- 
Moses, born December 4, 1718; married Dorcas Hale.-f 
Luke, born January 28, 1722; married Sarah Norton.+ 
Sarah, born November 8, 172."); married April 19, 1743, Samuel 

Taylor. 
Nehemiah, born April 14. 1727; married first, Hannah Chandler; 

married second, Elizabeth Morgan. + 
Thankful, born March 4. 1730; died October 23. 1733 (or 1734). 

"SAMUEL STEBBINS Jl'XR & Thomas Powell have the grant of three Burt's 
or four acres of wet medow on the East side of wachoge brooke & bordering century 
on the land of Sam'l Stebins Senr there Southerly, to be equally divided spring- 
between them, they moving for ye same march 12, 1705-6, saveing former i 
grants & highwayes. 

On March 13, 1710-11, SAMUEL STEBBINS was chosen "Fence Viewer"; p . sst. 
and he was chosen to fill the same office, on March 11, 1717-18. 

lie was chosen " Surveigher, " at a town meeting held March 10, 1712-13; p. 391. 
and on March 8, 1719-20. 

"December 22d: 1724: there is Granted to SAMUEL STEBBINS Two shil- v.i.t. 
lins & six pence on the account of Abraham Elgers Rate." 

131 



175. 


I. 


176. 


11. 


177. 


III. 


178. 


IV. 


179. 


V. 


ISO. 


VI. 


181. 


VII. 


182. 


VIII. 


183. 


IN. 


1S4. 


N. 


185. 


XI. 



L32 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

p- 439 - At a town meeting, .March 12, 1727-8, SAMUEL STEBBINS was chosen 

"Hogg Reave." On January 29, 1730-31, he was appointed " Tythingman. " 

ham'Sn. At a meeting held "att the Dwelling House of David Miriek on the second 

> J :!:: - Thursday [the 12th day] of March, 1741, David .Miriek, Thomas Miriek, 2d. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS, chosen Assessors, sworn." 

On November 4, 1742, "Eighty Pound Old tenor bills are Voated and 
Granted to Provide Matterials toard Building a Meeting House in this Pre- 
cinct, viz: Nails, Glass, Covering, &c." and "David Miriek, SAM'LL STEB- 
BINS, Daniel Cadwell, Sam'll Bartlett and Abel Bliss are chosen a Committee 
to Take Care and Provide Materials in Order to Build said Meeting House." 

42. 

16 2 i 1 
JOHN STEBBINS 1 ' Samuel Stebbins3 Tbomas Stebbins 2 ] ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
' Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright ' Sarah 

son id' Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born February 13, 1686-7, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts; died May 1765 (T. K.) at Brimfield, Massachu- 
setts; married March 10, 1710, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to PATIENCE 
WRIGHT, born April 18, 1684, at Northampton, Massachusetts ; died October 
25, 1761, (T. R.) at Brimfield, Massachusetts, wdio was a daughter of Judah 
Wright and Mercy Burt. Resided at Springfield and Brimfield, Massachu- 
setts. 

CHILDREN : 

186. I. John Jr., born January HO, 1712; married Margret Brooks. -4- 

187. II. Mary, born August 15, 1715; married January 12. 1744, Amos 

Kellogg. 

188. III. Levi, born July 5, 1718; married Mary Post.+ 
188a. IV. Patience; married Joseph Hitchcock. -|- 

Hyde'a In "An account of the Draughts of the 1st & second division in Brimfield 

Brim- 

fioid. [Mass.] as they were drawn for by the grantees & the names of Each grantee 

.Mass. 

P. 297. as the Lotts came forth," we find "DEAC'N JOHN STEBBINS Lott 44." 

p- -47. In 1722 there was some dissatisfaction in regard to some lots having been 

p-258. granted without any conditions of settlement. A committee was appointed 

to adjust matters, and on September 9, 1730, made their report to the Gen- 
eral Court. Among other items of the report was the following: "They 
Setled on JOHN STEBBINS, Wm. Nelson, & John Charles (who had each 
of them two grants of 120 Acres) 90 Acre Lotts. These persons seem'd con- 
tented also when 6c since the settlement was made." 
p :; "- In 1729, JOHN STEBBINS, Robert Moulton, & David Shaw were chosen 

"to goe t.o the General Court & Elsewhere to manage in Behalf of sd town 
in all Respects, with respect to the great Difficulties yt sd town was then 
laboring under" etc. They requested the town of Brimfield "to allow grant 
& order thai all money that has Pen Expended by us in the Publick Service 
& conserns of the Proprietors of the sd town of Brimfield from time to time 
according as is hereafter discribed yt the same may lie repaid to each and 
ry of us severally according to our disbursements by the sd proprietors 



FOURTH GENERATION. 133 

of Brimfield aforesaid and alsoe that the sd Proprietors may pay to Each 
of us severally four shillings for each day man & horse which time has been 
expended by us In the Publick Service of sd town from time to time as is 
hereafter described which is the reasonable demand of your humble servants. 

Robert Moulton 
David Shaw 
JOHN STEBBINS." 
Then follow accounts of the different sums expended by each. 

JOHN STEBBINS and others petitioned the General Court, in February, p.268. 
1730-1, asking that they might be quieted in the possession of their original 
grants at Brimfield. After numerous petitions and remonstrances of which 
JOHN STEBBINS was one of the signers, the matter was finally settled, and 
at the first town meeting of Brimfield, which was held March 16, 1730-1, p-287. 
"JOHN STEBBENS [was] Choose a selectman for said town of Brimfield. 
It was also •• voted thai JOHN STEBBENS be town trausor [treasurer] for p- - 88 - 
the said town of Brimfield."' At the second town meeting which was held May 
4, 1731, 

■■First JOHN STEBBINS chosen moderator for the day." 

"Secondly Voted that three men be choose to goe to the General Court 

to manage affirs their for the town of Brimfield." 

"Thirdly JOHN STEBBINS choose to goe to the Court for one of the 

men to manage the affairs." 

JOHN STEBBINS served as one of the selectmen of Brimfield in 1731, P 357. 
1732. 1734. 1736, 1738, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1748, and 1749. He was moderator p- »™- 
of the annual meetings of Brimfield in 1732, 1734. and 1735; and in 1744 was 
assessor. 

In the seating of the meeting house September 12, 1757, JOHN STEBBINS p - 3U4 
was assigned to "the fore seat below the Pulpit." 



LIEUTENANT WILLIAM STEBBINS 4 ! *»""":> , S ' , '" I,, ,' |D9 3 ', r ,"" nK: , ^.'' lll ', ins; 

( Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i [- 
Sarah > 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born July 27, 1693, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts: died October 30, 1776, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; 
married March 15, 1718 (or 1716) at Springfield. Massachusetts, to MERCY 
KNOWLTON, born November 11, 1690, at Springfield, Massachusetts, died 
March 22, 1751, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, who was a. daughter of Ben- 
jamin Knowltou and Hannah Mirick. He married second, March 29, 1754, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, to WIDOW THANKFUL POND, of Branford, Con- 
necticut; probably the widow of Philip Pond. After the death of Mr. Stebbins 
she returned to her children and died at Branford, Connecticut. Religion, 
Congregationalism Resided at Springfield and Longmeadow, Massachusetts. 



134 



STEBBIXS GENEALOGY. 



First 

Century 

of 

KpRfld 

II 

p. 4 11. 

p 130. 

p. 436. 



p. 4.-.:i. 
I. 467. 



CHILDREN : 

189. I. Benjamin, born December 8, 1718; married Margret Root.-f- 

190. II. Mercy, died June 11, 1720. 

191. III. Mercy (2nd), born January 14, 1721; died January 14, 1743. 

192. IV. William, died March. 29, 1725, 

193. V. William (2nd), born April 22. 1726; married Eunice Williams.+ 

194. VI. Ruth, born July 26, 1728; died August 16, 1728. 

195. VII. Ezra, born August 16, 1731; married .Margret Chapin.-f- 

196. VIII. Zadock, born November 10, 1732; died November 10, 1732 (?). 

WILLIAM STEBBINS is variously spoken of in deeds, etc. as a tailor, 
husbandman, yeoman, and gentleman. He was a man of some prominence in 
town affairs. In 1716-17 he was one of the persons chosen to "execute the 
Law Respecting Swine." He was chosen "Fence viewer" March 14, 1720-1; 
and was again called on to fill this office in 1728-9, and 1734-5. 

He was appointed constable on March 9, 1725-6, and again on March 14, 
1726-7. On January 2, 1727-8 lie was granted "for Repaireing of the Schoole 
house at Longmeadow one Pound Eight Shillings & nine pence" and on No- 
vember 20, 1729 he was granted "for mending ye Windows of Longmeadow 
School House four Shillings & Six Pence." March 9, 1730-1, he was chosen 
surveyor. 

He was one of the principal military men of the town. In 1732 he was ap- 
pointed ensign as is shown by the following: 



"Province of the ] 
Massachusetts Bay J 



Seal 



JONATHAN BELCHER Esq.; Captain General & 
GOVERNOUR in Chief in and over His Majesties 
Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, 
&c. 



To WILLIAM STEBBENS of Springfield Gent. 

Greeting 

By Virtue of the Power and Authority, in and by His Majesties Royal Com- 
mission to Me Granted, to be Captain General, &c. over this His Majesties 
Province of tin' Massachusetts Bay aforesaid: I do (by these Presents) Re- 
posing especial Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Con- 
duct, Constitute and Appoint you the said WILLIAM STEBBENS— to be 
Ensiini of the foot. Company in the Town of Springfield under the Command 
of Isaac Colton in the Regiment of Militia within the County of Hampshire 
whereof John Stoddard Esq : is Colonel. You are therefore carefully & dili- 

itly to discharge the Duty of an Ensign in Leading, Ordering and Exercising 

I Company in Anns, both InlVriour Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them 
in good Order and Discipline; hereby Commanding them to Obey you as their 
Ensign and your Self to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as 
you shall from time to time receive from Me. or the Commander in Cheif, for 
the Tune hem-, or Other your Superior Officers, for His Majesties Service, ac- 
cording to Military Rules and Discipline, Pursuant to the Trust Reposed in 
you 



FOURTH GENERATION. 135 

Given under My Hand and Seal at Arms, at Boston, the fourth Day of 
January In the Sixth Year of the Reign of His Majesty KING GEORGE the 
Second. 

Annoque Domini 1732 J. Belcher. 

By His Excellency's Command. 
J. Willard Sec'ry." 

WILLIAM STEBBINS received the following grants of land: "Pursuant 
to a General Sceame Voted By the proprietors of the Common or Undevided 
Land in Springfield Assembled According to Law Decemb 28 1744 We the 
Subscribers have Laid out to Ins'n WILLIAM STEBBINS 50 acors of Land 
in Longmeadow presinet Eastword of mathew Swamp Equal in Value to 56 
Acors and 2/3 of an Acor of the Land At Goos pond Bounded in Manner As 
followeth Begining At the North Comer of his own Land at Mathew Swamp 
& measured South SO Rod then west 4 Rod then South 90 Rod to A Road then 
East By the Road 47 Rod and J ' 2 then North 90 Rod then East 15 Rod And V 2 
to his own Land then northword By his own Land to ye west Corner of his 
own Land then North 29 Rod then west 47 Rod to his first Bounds. Laid out 
by Us Decern 'r 12: 1746 Surv'd 

By the Needle ye Inst 'mt Benja. Day 

Wm. Stebbins] 

Joseph Beall Lcom'tt." 

Benja. Day 

"Wm. StebbinsRet'n 

Received December 26th 1746 

Recorded December 30th 1746 In 2d Book Page 150 Test 

Thomas Stebbins Clerk. Paid." 

"Pursuant to a vote of the Proprietors of Common or Undivided Land in 
Springfield assembled According to Law May 13th 1751 and continued by ad- 
journment to November 4. 1751 Se Page 14th We the Subscribers have sold 
and Laid out to EN. WILLIAM STEBBINS a Tract of Land Esteemed to be 
20 acres Be ye Same More or Less Bounded as foloweth (viz) Dea. Ebenezer 
Parsons Northerly. Westerly Partly upon Dn. Nath'll Burt and Partly upon 
Sd STEBBINS his own Land. Southerly Partly upon Sam'll Stebbins and 
Partly upon Daniel Leonards Land Esterly upon Land Laid out to Joseph 
Lliss the above sd Land in on ye Este side of ye Great River in Longmeadow 
Precinct and at ye head of Pacowsack It being in full Satisfaction for his 
Servise as Comm'tt Man In Laying out ye 2d General Scheam as Commonly so 
Caied and also for his Serviss in Reviwing ye Line Between ye outward and 
Inward commons Springfield April 1753 

Thomas Colton ") .-, ,, , . 

Com tt for 
John Burt > , , ,, 

_, , , . f sd work. 
Thomas Stebbins J 

Recorded Janeuary ye 9 1756 In 3d Book page 54 

Teste Thomas Stebbins 

Clerk." 



136 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

"Springfield April 1753 

Recived of En Thomas Colton C'tt John Burt C'tt Thomas Stebbins 20 
acres of Land for full Satisfaction for my Service as Com'tt Man in Laying 
out ye Second General Scheam So Called and for my Service In Reviseeing ye 
Line Between the outward and inward Commons I Say Reeeivd ye Day and 
Date above Sd 

WM. STEBBINS." 

"Record January ye 9 1756 In Book 3d Page 54 

Tests Thomas Stebbins Clerk." 
"Land laid out to ENS'N WM STEBBENS ye 371 Lot in ye 14 teer In ye 
Inward Comons." 

"371 ENS'N WM STEBBINS 

Pursuant to a Grant of ye propri'ts of ye Comon & Undivided Land in 
Springf'd called ye Inward Comons Made by them ap'l 2: 1754 & ye Direction 
nl' Sd propri'ts Sence With ye assistance of Chainmen appointed for that Pur- 
pose I have Laid out to ENS'N WM STEBBENS ye 371 't Lot in ye 14 teer of 
Lots Containing twenty Six acres one Hundred & thirty two Rod Begin at ye 
North Corner of Charles Balls Lot & measured West 1 Degr North fifty Six 
Rod then South Eighty Rod then East 1 Degr South fifty Six Rod then North 
80 Rod to ye first Bounds one acre & thirty Rod of Land Contained in these 
Bound for High way Laid out by me May 1762 

Surv'd by ye Instru't of ye Needle 

per Moses Field propre'tt Surv'r. " 
"Springfield april 12th 1763 

Rec'd & Recorded In the Record of Sd Prop'rs Book No. 3 page 307 & 
Exam 'd 

per Edw. Pynchon Prop'rs Cler. " 

His Commission as Lieutenant reads as follows : 

Province of the ^ 
Massachusetts Bay \ WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Esq. Captain-General and GOV- 
ERNOUR in Cheif, in and over His Majesty's Province 
of the Massachusets Bay in New England, &c. 



Seal 



To WILLIAM STEBBINS of Springfield Gent'n Greeting. By virtue of 
the Power and Authority, in and by His Majesty's Royal Commission to me 
granted, to be Captain-General, &c over this His Majesty's Province of the 
Massachusetts Bay, aforesaid; I do (by these Presents) reposing especial 
Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Coinage and good conduct, constitute 
and appoint you the said WILLIAM STEBBINS Leiutenant Foot Company 
in the Town of Springfield under the command of Captain Isaac Colton, the 

South Regiment of Militia within the County of Hampshire whereof 

Esq. is Colonel. [The original of the above commission is so badly torn 
that the name of the Colonel is not legible.] 

You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a 
Leiutenant in leading, ordering and exercising said Company in Arms, both 



FOURTH GENERATION. 137 

inferiour Officers and Soldiers, and to keep them in good Order and Discip- 
line; hereby commanding them to obej you as their Leiutenant and yourself 
to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as .you shall from time 
to time receive from me, or the Commander in Cheif for the Time being, or 
other your superiour Officers for His Majesty's Service, according to mili- 
tary Rules and Discipline, pursuant to the Trust Reposed in You. Given 
under My Hand & Seal at Arms at Boston, the Twenty Second Day of 
August In the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of His Majesty KING 
GEORGE the Second. 

Annoq: Domini, 1754. 

W. Shirley 

By His Excellency's Command 
J. Willard Seer'y." 

On gravestones in Lougmeadow burying ground are found the following 
inscriptions : 

"In Memory of 

MRS. MERCY wife of LIEUT 'NT. 

WILLIAM STEBBIXS 

Who died March ye 22d, 1751 

In Her 61st year 

Thus Shall our mouldering Members Teach 

What now our Senses Learn 

For dust & ashes Loudest Preach 

Mans Infinite Concern." 

"In Memory of 
LIEUT. WILLIAM 

STEBBINS 

Who died Oct. 30th 

1776 

In the 84th year 

of his age 



I have said t<> Corruption thou art 

My Father: to the worm thou art 

my Mother, and my Sister." 

46. 

6 2 1 ) 

ARTfiATT. STF.R'RTNS * \ Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
AClUiilij B1JLJ5C11NO I Abigail Brooks Hannah Wrigbt Sarah S 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born November 30, 
1695, probably at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; died after October 7, 1777, 
probably at Springfield, Massachusetts; married August 1, 1717, probably 
at Springfield, Massachusetts, to JOHN HITCHCOCK, born December 14, 
1692, at Springfield, Massachusetts; will dated March 14, 1774, probated 
October 7, 1777, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Ensign 
John Hitchcock and Mary Ball. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 



138 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN, all born at Springfield: 

197. I. Abigail Hitchcock, born June 1, 1718; married David Hoar of 

Brimfield. 

198. II. Miriam Hitchcock, born July 14, 1720; married Jedediah Bliss. 

199. III. John Hitchcock, born April 21, 1722; married Thankful Burt. 
2U0. IV. Reuben Hitchcock, born December 20, 1723; died 1745. 

201. V. Josiah Hitchcock, born November 29, 1726; married Martha 

Hitchcock. 

202. VI. Simeon Hitchcock, born July 22, 1728; married Rachel Chi- 

chester of Cornwall. 

203. VII. Benjamin Hitchcock, born September 2, 1730; died January 5, 

1780. 

204. VIII. Isaac Hitchcock, born June 7, 1732; died July 30, 1781. 

205. IX. Levi Hitchcock, born March 20, 1734; married Lucy Adams. 

Hitch . JOHN HITCHCOCK was one of the one hundred and twenty-five per- 

g^ sons for whom the town of Springfield laid out the east end of their town — 

four miles wide, east and west, and twelve miles long, north and south — in 
three divisions, each person to have a lot in each division. The widest lot, 
Mr. Pynchon's, was one hundred and thirty rods wide, and four miles long; 
the narrowest being eight feet. They called sixteen feet a rod. 

Mention is made in his will, which was signed March 14, 1774, and pre- 
sented to the Probate court "First Tuesday in October being seventh day of 
s'd month 1777", of all his children except Miriam and Reuben. He gave 
to his son, John, all his land at Wilbraham, "being my lot in ye outward 
commons on the east side of the Great river, being about thirty rods in 
breadth and four miles in length." 

47. 

I 6 - ! ) 

JOANNA STEBBINS 4 Samuel Stcliliins 3 '!'! isStebbins: ROWLAND STEBBINS l ]■ 

I Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah S 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born March 4, 1697, 
at Springfield, .Massachusetts; died November 1, 1763, at Westfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married May 31, 1720, to ENSIGN MATTHEW NOBLE, born Sep- 
tember 9, 1698, at Westfield, Massachusetts, died August 8, 1771, at West- 
field, who was a son of Matthew Noble and Hannah Dewey. Occupation, 
tanner, saddler and cord wainer. In religion, Congregationalist. 

CHILDREN, all born at Westfield, Mass.: 

206. I. Bethia Noble, born April 20, 1721; married Asa Noble. 
Joanna Noble, born December 3, 1722; married Israel Dewey. 
Constantine Noble, born October 8, 1725; married Elizabeth 

Hogaboom. 
Gideon Noble, born March (i, 1728; married Christian Cadwell. 
Rhoda Noble, born August 28, 1730; died September, 1731. 
Rhoda Noble, born August 28, 1732; married October 18, 1750, 

Abner Dewey. 



2H7. 


II. 


208. 


III. 


209. 


IV. 


210. 


V. 


211. 


VI. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 139 

212. VII. Matthew Noble, born July 27. 1736 ; married Lydia Eager. 

213. VIII. Paul Noble, born January 14, 1740; married Hannah Weller. 

Rev. John Ballantine makes the following entry in his Diary, under date g°£ le 
of "1763, Nov. 3, Ens. Noble's wife buried. She liked the Separates, but p - 3 * 4 - 
did not regularly attend their meeting." Her monument bears this inscrip- 
tion: 

' ' In memory of 

Mrs. Joanna .^ ,,. „ ,. 

Death is a ivht 
Wife ot Ens. x , , T , 

„ , , to Nature Due 

Matthew Noble . . . T , . , 

,.,„,, which I have pa ii I. 
who died Nov. 

_„„ . & so must you. 
1st 1763 in her 

67th year. 

Her husband's residence was about half a mile east of Westfield green, 
on the farm owned and occupied, in 1852, by his grandson, Charles Noble, 
lie was chosen selectman in 1738, 1740, 1741, 1744, 1751, 17G0 and 1761, and 
moderator of town meeting, in 1740. On the 6th of March, 1741, he was 
appointed, in connection with others, to inform Mr. John Ballantine that the 
town had invited him to be their minister, and to receive his answer. In 
1757 he was representative to the General Court. In deeds, he is styled, in 
1745, tanner; in 1754. saddler; and in 1759, eordwainer. His will was dated 
Dec. 20, 1770. and proved Sept. 3, 1771. 

The monument erected to his memory bears the following inscription: 



Remember me 

as you Pass by, 

as you are now 

So once was I; 

as 1 am Now 
Sept. 9, 1698 _ . , 

j. So you must be 



"Ensign 

Matthew 
Noble 
was born 



& died 
An-. 8, 1771. 



Prepare for death 
& follow me". 



48. 



LIEUTENANT THOMAS STEBBINS ' j Samuel %\ e ^ s3 ]*2*!* s: 

IIOWLAXD STEBBINS 1 '- 
Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born October 10, 1698, 
at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; died 179'!, (Will dated April 26, 1785) 
at Monson, Massachusetts; married to .MARY MUNN. Resided at Long- 
meadow, Brimfield and Monson, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield: 

214. I. Thomas, Jr., born May 7, 1722 (T. R.). 

215. II. Abner, born May 3, 1724, (T R.) ; married Martha Smith. -f 



140 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Mary, born May 25, 1726 (T. R.) ; married Dr. Elijah Vanhorn. 
Benjamin, born January 30. 1729 (T. R.) ; married Jerusha 

King.-f 
Asahel, born July 16, 1731 (T. R.) ; married Bethiah Terry.+ 
Ebenezer, bom October 25, 1734 (T. R.) ; married Diademia 

Burt.+ 
James, born April 29, 1740 (T. R.) ; married Deborah Hoar.-j- 
Bethuel, born January 30, 1742 (T. R.) ; married Mary Shapley 

(or Shapleigh).-}- 

222. IX. Jesse, born January 14, 1734 (T. R.I; married first, Beulah 

Mnn; married s nd. Mary Elizabeth Squires. 

223. X. Justus, bom 1746 ; married Abigail .-4- 

224. XI. Thaddeus, born 1754 ( "?) ; married Rebecca Stebbins.4- 

History In "An account of the Draughts of the 1st & second division in Brimfield 

Brim- as they were drawn for by the grantees & the names of Each grantee as the 

Mass. Lotts came forth", we find: 



I' 297 



P 288. 



216. 


III. 


217. 


IV. 


218. 


V. 


219. 


VI. 


220. 


VII. 


221. 


VIII. 



"THOMAS STEBBINS Lott 21". 



i 1 247. In 1722 there appears to have been some dissatisfaction in regard to some 

lots having been granted without any conditions of settlement, and a statement 
of this and other grievances was made to the Governor and the General Court, 
among the signers of which is found the name THOMAS STEBBINS. 

p 258. A committee was appointed to adjust matters, and on September 9, 1730, 

made their report to the General Court. The following is an extract from the 
said report: 

"They setld on John Lumbard, David Lumbard, Samuel Hubbard, Peter 
Haynes. Joseph Haynes, Peter Montague, Henry Burt, THOMAS STEBBINS, 
Win. Nichols' heirs & Micah Towsley, to each of them an SO Acre Lott. These 
persons were Esteemed by this Com 'tee to deserve the next Regard to Brooks 
and Danl Hubbard of any that had single Grants and they all seemd to be well 
satisfyed with the settlement made." 

p-268. i n February, 1730-1, JOHN STEBBINS and others petitioned the General 

History ■ ' * 

"/.. Court, asking that they might be quieted in the possession of their original 

grants at Brimfield. After numerous petitions and remonstrances, which were 
signed by both JOHN and THOMAS STEBBINS, the matter was finally settled, 
and at the first town meeting of Brimfield, which was held March 16, 1730-1, 



'JOHN STEBBENS [was] Choose a selectman for said town of Brimfield"; 
anil it was also "voted that JOHN STEBBENS be town trausor for the said 
town of Brimfield". At the second town meeting of Brimfield, held May 4, 
1731, "First JOHN STEBBINS chosen moderator for the day". "Secondly 
Voted that three men be choose to goe to the General Court to manage affairs 
there for the town of Brimfield ". 

'•Thirdly .JOHN STEBBINS choose to goe to the Court for one of the men 
to manage the affairs". 

At ;i town meeting held November 9. 1731, it was "lstly Voted that eonsern 
of the nails to finish the meeting house which the Court ordered Capt Colton to 



FOURTH GENERATION. 141 

provid according' to the Court be left with the selectmen of Brimfield chose for 
the year 1731 to manage that affare and see that the nails are provided 2dly 
Voted That the floor of the meeting house be laid and the body of seats be maid 
and also the giee [joists] of the gallarys put in as soon as may be and also 
bords to lay on the gice be procured and also matereals sutable to make the 
pulpit bords and slet worke sutable for the same. 

3dly Voted that Mr John Russell. THOMAS STABBINS Henery Burt be 
a committee to over see the work that it be done according to the vote of the 
town of Brimfield conserning the meeting bouse". 

THOMAS STEBBINS was a partner in the Land Bank of 1740. His name n.e. h. & 

1 G Reg. 

is found in the list of 920 names of subscribers, February 29, 1739-40, with the 50 p. 314. 
amount of assessments in cash; [Mass. Archives 102 p. 44]; in the Bristol 
Registry returns January 27, 1741; in "List of Partners who paid their Assess- 
ments"; in "Alphabetical list of Bank Subscribers'"; and in "The News Let- 
ter" November 15, 1744. The Land Bank was an organization which at- 
tempted to issue currency based on real estate, but the scheme was suppressed. 

THOMAS STEBBINS was representative from Brimfield in 1747 and 1751. p 355 - 
He was moderator of the annual meeting at Brimfield in 1750. He held the 
office of assessor in 1747, 1750 and 1752. 

In the seating of the meeting house. September 12, 1757, "In the Pew on p-304. 
the East side the fore door, was LEU'T THOMAS STEBBINS" [and others] 
"and their wives". 

WILL OF THOMAS STEBBINS. 



In the name of God Amen, I THOMAS STEBBINS of Munson in the County 
of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

Being at present of sound mind and judgement thanks be given to God for 
it calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed 
for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that 
is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the 
i of God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buryed decent man- 
ner at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but I shall receive the 
same again by the power of God at the Great and general resurection. And 
as touching such earthly estates as it has pleased Cod to bless within this life 
I give demise and dispose of in the following manner namely 

Item I will that my honest debts togi th r with my funeral charges be paid. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife the use and improvement of 
one half of all my estate both real and personal during her natural life. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Aimer Stebbins ten shillings. 
L. M. 

Item I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my beloved son Benjamine Steb- 
bins ten shillings. L. M. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved sonAshel and his wife Bethiah 
during their natural lives the use and improvement of all my home lot 
lying north of the following line (which is not given and bequeathed 
to others in this will) together with my part of the house and barn viz. 



From 
Anna C. 
Steb- 
bins. 



142 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

beginning at two poplar trees standing on the south side of the lane 
leading from the bam to the hill and running from thence west 31 S to 
the brook to near A post and rail fence thence by said fence till it strikes 
the brook again thence as the brook runs to the south end of the west 
meadow thence west to the west line of the home lot thence returning 
to the aforesaid poplar and running E 10 N. 18 or 20 rods to a large 
roek from thence to the South west corner of Steven Merricks lot and 
also the improvement of eight acres on the east side of the pasture 
joining to Dr. Goodell's sd. eight acres to be equally divided between 
Jesse and Bethuel at the deeese of the above Ashal and Bethiah pro- 
vided never the less that if my son Bethuel shall pay to my son Ashal 
or his wife Bethiah ten pounds L. M. then the house shall belong to 
Bethuel and Ashal and his wife Bethiah shall deliver up the possession 
there of with in one year of the payment of the sd. ten pounds. 

Item 1 give and bequeath unto my son Ebenezer Kte!>l>ins five pounds L. M. 

Item I give .-mil bequeath unto my son James Stebbins ten shillings L. M. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Bethuel Stebbins and his heirs 
all the improved lands on the west side meadow belonging to the home 
lot together with a piece west of the highway as far north as the north 
side d1' the garden and as far west as the last side of the meadow and as 
far south as the above described line in Ashals portion together with 
the whole of the home lot that I have given the improvements of to 
Ashal and his wife Bethiah during their natural lives after which the 
aforesaid Bethuel and his heirs shall possess the same and also the house 
provided he shall pay ten pounds to his brother Ashel or his wife 
Bethiah as before mentioned and also one half of a forty-five acre and 
132 rods of land lying south west of and joining to the home lot mean- 
ing to take the north part and also one half of the twenty five acres 
joining Dr. Goodeells meaning to take the south and furthermore I will 
that the above named Bethuel pay all the before mentioned legacies. 

Item 1 give and bequeath unto my beloved son Jesse Stebbins all that part of 
my home lot lying southerly of the above described line in Ashels part 
and also one half of a forty-five acre and 132 roods of land lying south 
west of and adjoining to the home lot meaning to take the south side 
and also the twenty five acres joining Dr. Goodells meaning take the 
north side and also my part of the corn mill and all the privilege thereto 
belonging and further more I will that the said Jesse pay my datighter 
Mary Vanhorn fifteen pounds given to her in this will. 

Item I give and bequeath unto my only and well beloved daughter Mary 
Vanhorn fifteen pounds L. M. All the above bequests to be paid in one 
year after my decease and I do hereby Constitute and appoint my be- 
loved son Aimer Stebbins my Executor to this my last will and testa- 
ment and I do hereby Disallow, revoke disannull all and every other 
former testaments, wills and legacies and Bequeaths by me in any will 
ire mentioned ratifying and confirming these and no other to be my 
last will and testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand 



FOURTH GENERATION. 143 

and seal signed sealed renamed and delivered by the hand of the said 
THOMAS STP]BBINS as his last will and testament in presence of us 
the subscribers. 

Noah Upham 

Samuel Upham THOMAS STEBBINS. 

Abel Goodell 



[Dated April 26, 1785] 



50. 



I 6 2 1 ) 

MERCY STEBBINS 4 -' Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

I Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born June 19. 1705, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died August 4, 1780, at Longmeadow, Massachu- 
setts; married December 22, 1726, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to LIEUT. 
JOHN COLTON, born May 9, 1G97. at Springfield, Massachusetts, died Janu- 
ary 5, 1766, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, who was a son of John Colton 
and Joanna Woolcot. Sin- married second, -lime 7, 1768, at Longmeadow, 
Massachusetts, to WILLIAM COLTON, born July 7, 1694, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts, died December 4. 1770, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, son of 
Captain Thomas Colton and Hannah Bliss. 

CHILDREN : 

225. I. Mercy Colton, born February 13, 1728; died March 4, 1728. 

226. II. John Colton. born February 21, 1729; married November 22, 1749, 

Penelope Woolcut. 

227. III. Mercy Colton, born September 22. 1730; married November 19, 

1745, Isaac Colton. 

228. IV. Solomon Colton, born -January 8, 1733; married April 10, 1755, 

Lucy Cooley. 
George Colton, born January 7. 1736; died May 18, 1737. 
Joanna Colton, married June 18, 1761, Gideon Colton. 
Lucy Colton, born June 24, 1742; married October 16, 1765, 

Samuel Colton. 

55. 

,7 2 1 ) 

HANN4H STEBBINS 4 -Thomas Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 

I Abigail Munn Hannah Wright Sarah > 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Abigail Munn, was born December 22, 16S0, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts; married LUKE NOBLE, born July 15, 1675, 
at Westfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Thomas Noble and Hannah 
Warriner. Occupation, farmer. 

58. 

, 7 2 1 > 

SARAH STEBBINS 4 ■ Thl "" ns St,l,,linsS Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
I Abigail Munn Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Abigail Munn. was born April 17, 1686, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died June 17, 1759, aged 73, at Leicester, Massa- 



229. 


V. 


230. 


VI. 


231. 


VII 



232. 


I. 


233. 


II. 


234. 


III. 


235. 


IV. 


236. 


V. 



144 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

ehusetts; married October 22, 1707. at Springfield. Massachusetts, to REV. 
DAVID PARSONS, born February 1. 1679-80 at Northampton, Massachusetts, 

buried October 12, 1743. at Maiden. Massachusetts, who was a son of Joseph 
Parsons and Elizabeth Thompson. 

CHILDREN, born at Maiden. Mass. : 

Sarah Parsons, died June 8, 1709. 

Sarah Parsons, born July 25. 1710. 

David Parsons, born March 24. 1712-13; graduated from Harvard 

College in 1729. 
Israel Parsons, born April 8, 1714. died young. 
Israel Parsons, born December 28, 1715: married, probably. 

Hannah Waite. 

59. 

,7 2 1 i 

MARY STEBBINS 4 ■ Thomas Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ,- 

' Abigail Mann Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Abigail Munn. was born November 1, 1688. 
I Springfield, Massachusetts: died at Stratford. Connecticut: married Decem- 
ber 16. 1716. at Springfield, Massachusetts, to NATHAN WHEELER, born 
January 31. 1680-1, at Stratford, I onnecticut; will proved June 2. 1766. at 
Eord, Connecticut, who was a son of Moses Wheeler and Sarah Nichols. 

CHILDREN, born at Stratford, Connecticut : 

237. I. Moses Wheeler (.Deacon), born 1717: married Elizabeth . 

238. II. David Wheeler, born probably in 1718. 

61. 

i : ' - i ) 

TflRF.PM ST'R'R'RTNS * -Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l Y 
JUOiirnsi£.CDUio / Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah > 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born October 4. 1674. at 
Springfield. Massachusetts: drowned September 29. 1722. at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; married February 29. 1700. at Springfield. Massachusetts, to 
REBECCA COLTON, born June 20, 1681. at Springfield, Massachusetts, died 
July 14. 1747. or June 20. 1770 at Springfield. Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of Isaac Colton and Mary Cooper. Resided at Springfield. She 
married second, January 14. 1725. Captain John Mirick. 

CHILDREN, all born at Springfield : 

Rebecca, born June 29. 1701: married Daniel Noble 
Mary, born October 3, 1703: married July 5, 1733. Noah Cooley. 
h, born September 23. 1705; married Mary Stebbins 
[No. 299]. 4- 
Sarah. born January 25. 170S : married John Burt.— 
Eunice, born June 18, 1710: married Thomas Mirick.— 



239. 


I. 


240. 


II. 


241. 


III. 


242. 


IV. 


243. 


V. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 145 

244. VI. Esther, born January 17. 1713; married March 26, 1733, Daniel 

Parsons, Jr. 

245. VII. Aaron, born June 21. 1715: married Mary Wright. — 

246. VIII. Elizabeth, born October 20. 1717: married Timothy Bliss.— 

247. IX. Ichabod, January 18, 1720 or .March 13, 172:; ; died April 2. 1723. 

• Ii ISEPH STEBBINS was one of the committee chosen on January 29, Burt's 

First 

1699, "to looke after al old areirs that mar be due to the Towne and see and Century 

of 

make up al accounts with ensine Joseph Stebbins fXo. 91 former Towne spring- 

field 

Treasurer with full power to take a thorow a way as thev can to effect the n 

" r 

getting in of any money due to tin- Towne". 

On the 11th of March, 1700. he was appointed "Surveyor of the high T 35e 

ways'": and held the same office in 1702 and 1714. He was ehosen fence p 366 

viewer. March 14. 1703-4: and again in 1712. 1715. and 1720. March 13. ' 368 

1704-5, he was chosen "Tithingman"; and i upied the same office in 1718. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS' name appears on Captain Barnard's muster roll, ^y, 5 ^ ' 

among the men who were raised for the defense of Springfield and Xorthfield. ,, 

in 1722. p- 1! - 

He was drowned in 1722 while crossing the Connecticut river. 

Inventory of Estate of JOSEPH STEBBEnS, who died December IS. 1722. j£j ' k 

Ltt. Joseph Stebbins & Rebecca S1 adm'rs & in the list of Real Estate p V 97 

was appraised among other items. 

the House Lot & Buildings valued at £110. 0. 

Some Meadow 67.10. 

Meadow at Round Hill 16. 0. 

6 acres at upper end Round Hill 18. 0. 

3 acres in Crooked Point 12. 0. 
one acre in Lower Plain 10. 0. 
Wood L..t under the Hills 12. 0. 
6 acres at Chicabee 48. 0. 
5 acres at agawam 30. 0. 
■ '• acres in House Meadow Swamp 13. 0. 

4 acres in the Neck 4^ 0. 
also 

40 Bushels of Indian Corn at 5. 
Pease 3. 
Rye 3. o 
Barley 1. s 
Oats 2. 5 
Xath'l Mun Benjamin Chapin and Thomas St bbins ap- 
praisers render of Free Estate £504.10. 
Moveables 122.14.10 
Real 182 10. 



Total £1019.14.10 

The widow Rebecca Stebbins to have £10. 0. of the moveables also 7. 11. 8 

10 



Deut. 21-17 



146 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

out of the same the latter to be at her absolute disposal and 127.10 out of the 
Real Estate the use of during her natural life. 

Joseph Stebbins being the eldest son had a double portion, then Rebecca, 
Mary, Sarah, unice, Hester, Aaron, Elizabeth each 36. 13. 8 and the widow to 
have the use of the whole until the children come of age, should any of the 
children decease before of age, their portion to be equally divided among the 
survivors. 
p 6S Joseph Stebbins & Rebecca Stebbins Relict of JOSEPH STEBBINS JR 

were appointed adm'rs as above. 



> 9 2 1 | 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 4 f Jose P n Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 

1 Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born January 23, 1676 
(T. R.) at Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 17, 1748, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; married May 8, 1701, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
MARTHA (BLACKMAN) BALL, widow of Francis Ball, son of Samuel Ball 
and Mary Graves, [see under No. 2] died August 18, 1746, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

248. I. Benjamin, born March 8, 1702; married Mary Day.-f- 

249. II. Francis, born November 19, 1703; married Dinah Colton.-|- 

250. III. Martha, born November 14, 1705 ; married Samuel Day.+ 

251. IV. Miriam, born October 8, 1707; married Nathaniel Williston.+ 

252. V. Mary, born June 25, 1713; married Joseph Morgan. 

253. VI. Mercy, born July 24. 1715: married Thomas Root.+ 

Hist, of Just before sunset, on July 14, 1698, a party of four Indians suddenly 

Held, appeared in the upper side of Hatfield North Meadow, and fired upon a num- 

p. 126. her of men and boys who were busy billing corn. They killed two, and two 

boys were taken prisoners. The Indians then took to their canoes, which had 

been concealed nearby, and started up the river with the captives. 

The news of this outrage was carried to Deerfield "early in the night", 
just as a band of troopers, weary and worn from a two days' scout in the 
woods, were coming in for rest and refreshment. Snatching a hasty meal, 
and mounting fresh horses, three of these scouts — Corporal Benjamin Wricbt, 
BENJAMIN STEBBINS. and Jonathan Taylor— together with Thomas Wells, 
Benoni Moore. Ebenezer Stebbins, Nathaniel Pomeroy, dragoons, and several 
garrison soldiers, started for the north, with the intention of intercepting the 
Indians. Before dawn, after a ride of twenty miles through the woods, the 
rescuers reached the Great bend, opposite the mouth of the Ashuelet river, 
lb-re they halted and concealed their horses. In the early dawn they discovered 
two canoes in the distance, rapidly ascending along the eastern bank. Select- 
ing a position on some broken land close to Hie water, they waited till the 
canoes appeared above the island, and opposite where they stood, when, taking 
careful aim, they fired. One of the Indians was mortally wounded; but with 



FOURTH GENERATION. 147 

the other three and one of the lads, he leaped into the stream and made for 
the shore. One lad remained in the eanoe, and the other quickly turned to 
rejoin him. An Indian, noticing the movement, attempted to shoot him; but 
his gun missed fire, and he rushed upon the boy with uplifted hatchet. In this 
act he exposed himself so that he received a mortal shot from the party on the 
west bank. The boys, both unhurt, quickly paddled across to their deliverers. 
This was known as the "Pomeroy pursuit" and BENJAMIN STEBBINS was ghei- 
one of the guards who accompanied Joseph Hawley and Joseph Parsons to *>**■ 
Albany to give a particular account of it to the General Court. i Ias ^ci 

At a town meeting, March 9, 1702-3, BENJAMIN STEBBINS and three butv* ' 
others, "Desire the town to give them Ten acres of Land apiece on the North g™Jj?* 
side of the Northerly Branch of Mil River, a little way Westerly from ffere's ^ ,d - 
farmee, & partly against James Dorchesters medow". p. 303. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was chosen "Surveior for the high wayes" on Pgg 364 
March 9, 1702-3, and was chosen to fill the same office, March 10, 1718-19, and &433 - 
March 14, 1726-7. §*«!; 

He fought in the "Meadow fight" at Deerfield, February 29, 1703-4. In g*"-j 
"An account of w't plunder was taken from the enemy on the last of Febe- p- 298 - 
wary, 1703-4: & sold by ye company", appears the following entry: mrst B 

Cent, of 
« 1 Spring- 

£ S d field. II 



"BENIAN STEBING one pistill 00 10 0' 



p. ::74. 



On March 11, 1706-7, he was chosen constable. 

On the petition of BENJAMIN STEBBINS, about 1713-4, for the grant Trum- 
of a saw-mill privilege, he was given "a Liberty of the Stream at the foot of "ort"h° f 
the mountain in the old Cart Road for A Saw mill (that is the Towne Right) ". j^s ?' 
This location was at Pascommuck, on the brook at the base of Mt. Tom, west r> 544. 
of that mountain. The significance of this grant lies in the conditions at- 
tached to it, viz: 

"(1) that he shall take no partners out of the Towne. 2. that he shall 
not damnific the Road or highway, that some times is Ocationaly used. 3. 
that he shall sell bords to Any of the Inhabitants of this Towne for their own 
use shall bee at twenty Shilling per Thousand for the time of four years from 
the time the mill was first set up". MR. STEBBINS accepted the grant with 
these conditions; and, in 1714, sold one-half of the right to Joseph Parsons, 
they agreeing to build the mill that spring. The mill was erected on Broad 
Brook, a short distance from the main road, and was in use for many years. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was chosen "fence viewer and ffeild driver", on First ^ 
March 13, 1715-16, and was again chosen for the same office on January 3, jf':/,";'; 
1720-1. He held the office of tithingman in 1722-3, 1731-2, and 1733-4. |; ||| 

In 1728, he bought one hundred acres of land, of Lamb & Company, in what Hist, of 

Palmer, 

was known as "The Elbow Tract", now Palmer, Massachusetts; but it seems ite. 
that he never took possession. This may have been on account of the defec- 
tive title of Lamb & Company to the land. The committee appointed by Gen- 
eral Court, November 28, 1732, to adjust matters, decided "That Peter Backus 
Hold the Hundred acre Lot only that was formerly laid out to BENJAMIN 
STEBBINS". 



148 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

g™}, Abstract from BENJAMIN STEBBINS WILL, dated 30th May, 1743. Pre- 

ppies, sented 10th January, 1748: 

To Martha his wife 1/2 of 2 Houses 1/3 of Real Estate during life & 
1/3 Personal 

To son Benjamin 5£ old Tenor 
" Daughter Martha wife of Samuel Day 50£ old Tenor 

Miriam " " Natn'l Williston 50£ old Tenor 

Mary " " Joseph Morgan " " 

Mercy Stebbins 100 " 

all to be leved out of the Estate 

To Mary Stebbins wife of son Benjamin 1/3 of House and Lot where he now 
lives Bounded Easterly by the County Road or great River southerly on 
Jonathan Taylor Westerly the Highway Northerly on Common Land the use 
while wife or widow of son Benjamin To Grandson Benj Stebbins rest of 
House & Homelot on which son Benjamin now lives also the Land above my 
s'd Grandson paying my Granddaughters Mary Elizabeth & Vashti Stebbins 
each £20 old tenor after his Father & mothers decease 

To my son Francis Stebbins residue of Real and personal estate in Spring- 
field or elsewhere and his mother Marthas 3ds after her decease her house 
where son Benjamin now lives and do appoint Martha Stebbins & Francis 
Stebbins Ex — &c 

pp. Inventory January 18 1748-9 in which was named 179 acres of scheme Land 

211- 

212. at a place called Bushes Nitch running across the mountain appraised 17£ old 

tenor suppose appraisal presented May 9, 1749. 

63. 

,9 2 1 ) 

THnMlS CT'F'R'RTN'S ■»- Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l !- 
inuiimo oijibdiuo | Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 



son of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born July 13, 1679, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died June 29, 1713, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married December 17, 1701 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts, to 
SARAH STRONG, born September 29, 1681, at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
died at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Ebcnezer Strong 
and Hannah Clapp. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. She was mar- 
ried second, November 23, 1714. at Northampton, Massachusetts, to Joseph 
Williston (or John Williston) and had by him one son. 

CHILDREN : 

Sarah, born August 9. 1703 (T. R.) ; died October 31, 1703. 

Sarah, born September 29, 1704; died August 7, 1705. 
Hannah, born August 17, 1706; married Joseph Williston, Jr.-f- 
Noah, born July 1, 1708, died November 12, 1708. 
Mehitable, born 1709; married Iehabod Bliss. -f- 
Thomas, born February 1, 1712; died January 31, 1734. 



254. 


I. 


255. 


II. 


256. 


III. 


257. 


IV. 


258. 


V. 


259. 


VI. 



£ s 


«1 


10 


ii 


6 





30 


II 



£ 


s 


d 


555. 


0. 


9 


124. 


9. 


6 : 



FOURTH GENERATION. 149 

"Inventory of Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS Aug 11 1713 Widow Sarah ™ 
Stebbins & Lt, Joseph Stebbins adm't of Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS " 97 
nf Springf'd among other things had * 98 - 

£ s d 
2(i acres in 3 corner meadows valued at 10 pr acre 
5 " in the plain 
ii " in meadow housing & homestead 

The Court allowed the widow Sarah Stebbins £40 out of the moveables at 
her election also £30 in addition out of said moveables to enable her to bring 
up the children also use of 1/3 of the Land during her Life, also the use of 

the children shares of Lands until they become of aire. 

The Real Estate Personal Goods "Wares & 
Merchandys app'd at 
Debts due the Estate 

"THOMAS STEBBINS 2d Estate Feby 12, 1733-4 administration taken out win 
of Hannah Williston and Mehatable Bliss sisters of the deceased. v°° k 

The inventory is returned to Court appraised May 22, 1734 by William p P 5 ' 
Pynchon, Jr. Luke Hitchcock & Thomas Stebbins. The appraisal of sd Estate 170' 
amounts to £504. 0. 1. Among the Real Estate was appraised sundry parcels 
of Land in ye plain 

At the foregoing return May 24, 1734, Hannah Williston one of the Sisters 
& adm'rs swares that she had beard that her brother Thomas Stebbins had 
purchased Mehatable Bliss part of her Fathers Estate and that he had ree'd 
a deed thereof but she had not seen it. 

Respecting the Estate of THOMAS STEBBINS 2d and the two Sisters pg . 
Hannah Williston alias Stebbins, and Mehatable Bliss alias Stebbins taking 1 2 " 3 ' 
administration &c 

Now Joseph Williston guardian to John Williston Apl. 9 1734 comes into 
court and represents that sd John Williston a minor & of the half blood and 
prays that he be considered equally entitled with the sister to the estate of 
the deceased, Ichabod Bliss the husband of Mehatable appeared, and both 
parties support and probably her husband Joseph Williston being fully heard 
altho the Law of the Province doth not determine who are next of kin in 
equal degree, yet by the common Law which determined that Brothers of 
the half blood are of kin in equal degree with Brothers and Sisters of the 
whole blood (when a man died intestate leaving neither wife nor child, the 
estate real & personal shall be distributed to next of kin) But now the Court 
decree that said John Williston brother of the half blood to the sd intestate is 
an heir equally intitled and be so divided with him & the sisters of the whole 
Blood. 

Therefore Oct. 8, 1734 Ichabod Bliss & Mehatable Bliss entered their appeal 
to Gov'r & Council. 

Dec. 12, 1734 the above appeal was made and the parties heard order that 
the decree of the Judge of Probate be confirmed and that John Williston be 
equal with the sisters of the whole Blood. 



150 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

p - 229 - Sept 13 1737 Hannah & Mehatable make return and the personal estate 

& Real is ordered to be divided between Hannah Williston Mehatable Bliss 
John Williston and Lt John Worthington Ens Obadiah Cooley John Hannnm 
James Warriner & Ebenezer Morgan Senr were appointed to distribute the 
Real Estate." 

65. 

I 9 2 1 ) 

M'F.'HTTA'RT V. RTF.'R'RT'N'S * < Joseph Stehbins 3 Thomas Stehbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
WIjIlliaOLIi Oi.CiDDl.ni3 ( Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Lieutenant Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born 
November 27, 1683, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died March 3, 1761, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts; married November 21, 1705 (T. R.) at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts, to JONATHAN STRONG, born May 1, 1683, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts, died December 9, 1766, at Northampton, who 
was a son of Ebenezer Strong and Hannah Clapp. Occupation, farmer. 
Religion, Congregationalist. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

260. I. Mehitable Strong, born August 19, 1706; married Samuel 

Sheldon. 

261. II. Noah Strong, born February 23, 1708; died same day. 

262. III. Sergt. Jonathan Strong, born December 15, 1708 : married Eliza- 

beth Clapp. 

263. IV. Lt. Caleb Strong, born March 27, 1710; married Phebe Lyman. 

They were parents of Caleb Strong, Governor of Massa- 
chusetts 1800 to 1807, and 1812 to 1815. 

264. V. Ichabod Strong, born October 17, 1711; married Mary Davis. 

265. VI. Elias Strong, born February 21, 1713, died unmarried May 30, 

1765. 

266. VII. Experience Strong, born April 10, 1714, married Nehemiah 

Lewis of Goshen. 

267. VIII. Rev. Thomas Strong, born 1715, married Elizabeth Barnard. 

He graduated at Yale in 1740. 

268. IX. Joseph Strong, born October 31, 1717. 

269. X. Lt. Elisha Strong, born December 22, 1718, married Sarah 

Lewis. 

270. XI. Lois Strong, born March 13, 1720, died June 3, 1720. 

271. Xn. Lois Strong, born April 16, 1721, married Seth Strong. 

272. XIII. Lucia Strong, born September 8, 1722, married Isaac Parsons. 

273. XIV. Sarah Strong, born 1726, died 1726. 

274. XV. Sarah Strong, born about 1727, married Caleb Wright of New 

Marlborough. 

275. XVI. Hannah Strong, born about 1729, married Captain John Lyman 

of Northampton. 

276. XVn. A child, died in infancy. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 151 

67. 

,9 2 1 i 

SARAH STEBBINS * \ Joseph Stebblns s Thomas stebblns - ROWLAND STEBBINS l [- 
Binwm onjuBiHB j Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright s.iraa I 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born June 8, 1688, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died February 6, 1726, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married November 21, 1705, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
DAVID CHAPIN, born November 16, 1682, at Springfield, died July 8, 1772, 
near Chicopee Village, Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Japhet 
Chapin and Abaline Cooley. 

CHILDREN : 

277. I. Sarah Chapin, born October 26, 1706 ; married Deacon Nathaniel 

Burt; married second, Stephen Williams. 

David Chapin, born February 12, 1707-8 ; died March 7, 1707-8. 

Joseph Chapin, born January 6, 1708-9 ; died February 3, 1708-9. 

David Chapin, born March 13, 1709-10; married Rachel Lamb. 

Josiah Chapin, born June 23, 1712; died February 1, 1785. 

Mehetable Chapin, born June 26, 1714 ; died April 6, 1716. 

Gideon Chapin, born July 2, 1716 ; died October 21, 1722. 

Joseph Chapin, born June 11, 1718 ; married Jane Allen Woolcot. 

Aaron Chapin, born May 5, 1720, died March 7, 1752. 

Jacob Chapin, born March 14, 1722, died October 21, 1722. 

Edward Chapin, born February 16, 1724, married Eunice Colton. 
288. XII. Benoni Chapin, born January 24, 1726, married Esther Lewis. 

DAVID CHAPIN was the first Clerk of Chicopee Parish, of Springfield, chapin 
filling that office for several years; and was one of the first deacons of the p- 16. 
Church in that parish. His place of residence was on Chicopee street, a few 
rods north of the spot where the present meeting house stands. The house 
which he erected was standing until within a few years. The outer door, 
which was very thick and heavy, was filled with nails, to prevent the Indians 
splitting it open with their tomahawks. 



, 9 2 1 , 

JOHN STEBBINS 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 

I Sarah Dorchester Uannah Wricht Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Sarah Dorchester, was born November 8. 1690, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts; died February 23, 1743, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married December 22, 1715, at Springfield, to SARAH WARRINER, 
born April 1, 1694 (or October 13, 1690), at Springfield; died August 25, 1734, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of James Warriner and 
Sarah Alvord. Residence, Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Springfield : 

289. I. Sarah, born April 8, 1717 ; died unmarried November, 1788. 

290. II. Amy, born October 20, 1719; died young. 



278. 


II. 


279. 


III. 


280. 


IV. 


281. 


V. 


282. 


VI. 


283. 


VII. 


284. 


VIII. 


285. 


IX. 


286. 


X. 


287. 


XI. 



152 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

291. III. Lydia, born September 8, 1728; married first, February 2, 1744, 

Moses Mirrick; married second, July, 1759, Samuel Brooks. 

292. IV. Amy, born August 6, 1724; married Jacob White. + 

293. V. John, born December 30, 1726; died October 16, 1760. 

294. VI. Edward, born September 26, 1729; married Elizabeth Burt.+ 

295. VII. Asaph, born February 3, 1732; married Lucy Bardwell.-f- 

296. VIII. Lois, born February 3, 1732 ; married Thomas Goldwaithe. 

wniira- At a meeting which was held in Springfield March 10, 1741, it was "Voted 

ham 

cent. that there be allowd to any Person or Persons Inhabitants of Springfield, 

199- that shall kill any of the Particular Creatures Hereafter named, for Each 

200. 

Creature so killed viz: for wood Chucks or Ground Raccoons Nine pence, 
Black birds for old ones 2d young ones Id Each, Crows six pence Each and 
after the Rate of 4d a Dozn for all Black Birds Eggs that shall be found after 
this vote * * * and that the Person or Persons shall not be Entitled to 
any Reward for killing any of the Creatures as aforesd or Getting Eggs as 
aforesd unless they Produce a Certificate under the hands of some or one of the 
Persons hereafter named viz: JOHN STEBBINS 2d Samuel Terry Jona 
Chapin Junr Benje Horton Junr Joseph Ball Samuel Warner 2d, Jedediah 
Bliss Timothy Nash John Ely 2d John Ely 3d Thos. Morgan Ebenezer Cook 
John Leonard Junr & Tho. Taylor, of the niunber of Each Creature killed 
as aforesd and of the number of Eggs Produced to them or Either of them, 
Wood Chucks Ear to be Cut oft' and Crows and Black Birds to have their 
heads Cutt oft and the Eggs to be broken and so to be Certified by them or 
Either of them". 

W"! "-May 17 1743 Thomas Stebbins and James Warriner adm'r on Estate of 

Book 

vi JOHN* STEBBINS 2d present inventory of said Estate taken at the value of 

pp. ' 

187-8. old tenor Bills, among which was 

thi' Homestead on the west side of the street with the 
buildings £225. 0. 

Meadow on the east side of the street rear of Thos Stebbins 
meadow 55. 0. 

"lie acre west side of Great River, at place called farm 
meadows 

Land east side of Great River at place called the plane 

Land in Chequapee field North of Chequapee River 

Land a1 Clay Hill North end of the Town Lot 
" 10 acre Lot East side of great river 

Draught of Land by late general scheme 

one Lot in the out common, East g't River in the lower divi- 
sion by deed 20. 0. 

half Lot in the upper division formerly belonging to his 

hon'd lather 4. 0. 

5 acres above Cheq'e river part of grant to Hon Father &c 5. 0. 

4 " Cheq'e river Bound south on Ben.j Chapin 

Homelot 4. 0. 



20. 


0. 





36. 


0. 





26. 


0. 





25. 


0. 





10. 


0. 





40. 


0. 






£146. 


2 


9Vs 


73. 


1. 


4% 


73. 


1. 


4% 


£44. 


8. 


7V 4 


44. 


S. 


Hi 

£47-8. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 153 

July 10. 1744, settlement of JOHN STEBBINS 2d Estate and divided p 22r 
among the 7 children of the deceased, towit, 

John Stebbins, being the eldest son to have 

Edward Stebbins 

Asaph Stebbins 

Sarah Stebbins Real estate 

Lydia Stebbins (wife of Moses Miriek 1 Real estate 
and each 28. 12. '.)'_. of Personal to equal to the Boys. 

The admins 'r on the estate of JOHN STEBBINS rendered the annexed 
administration. May 15, 1744: 

"July 10, 1744 on the estate of JOHN STEBBINS 2d of Springfield Luke %°° k 
Hitchcock 2d Luke Hitchcock 3d Josiah Dwight Nath'l Brewer and John pp-i*: 
Horton were appoint. sd distributors and on the 24th Octo 1744 they make 
thru- return as divided among the children of the deceased viz. 

John Edward Asaph Sarah Lydia (now wife of Moses Merick) Amy & Lois 
Stebbins 
To John being the Eldest son a double portion a 10 acre Lot on east side 

the River 28 Rods from the front width lO 1 /* Rods the other Lot in equal 

parts to Lydia & Amy with liberty to fence & repair 
To Edward Stebbins a piece of meadow land bounded west on Lt Thos 
Stebbins south on Town Meadow, East on Thos Glover meadow North on 
Aaron Stebbins meadow & partly on formerly Lt Jos Stebbins deceas'd — V s 
Lot in plane field called Newfield from the west side of the Lot 
to Asaph Stebbins a Lot in upper division of outer Commons also 

a Lot at Clay Hill granted by the Town, also piece of Land north side 

Chequapee River in Cbequapee field. 14 acres of the scheme Land from 

the west side of the Lot 
To Sarah Stebbins peice of Band in the lower division of outward commons 

also one acre west side of great River in the great field called the farm 

meadow also 4 acres of the scheme land adjoining Asaph Stebbins. 
To Lydia Stebbins alias wife of Moses Merick half the width of the Homelot 

on the north side 27 Rods in length Bounded Easterly on her brother 

Johns Land North on Glovers Land west on Joseph Williston south on 

sister Amys Land 
To Amy Stebbins y 2 Land of the homelot 27 Rods in length about 5% wide, 

Bounded &c 
To Lois Stebbins V 2 the lot in the Newfield from the South side 5 acres of 
wood Land North-side Chequapee River near scowaugowuck, 2iy 2 acres 

scheme Land from the easterly part. 

80. 

,11 2 1 1 

RAT? ATT STF.'R'RTNS * J Edward Stebbins » Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
£>i\lUi.H. DIJCrsjSllMO J Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah- » 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Graves, was born February 20, 
1681-2, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died before 1713, at Westfield, Massa- 
chusetts ; married January 8, 1701, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to LIEU- 



154 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



TENANT JOHN ROOT, born December 28, 1672, at Westfield, Massachu- 
setts; died May 1, 1731, at Westfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of John 
Root and Mary Ashley. Lived at Westfield, Massachusetts. He married 
second, September 1713, Widow Elizabeth Sackett. 

CHILDREN : 

297. I. Sarah Root, born March 9, 1702 ; married in 1722, to Thomas Noble 
of Westfield. 



82. 



Burt's 
First 
Century 
of 

Spring- 
field, 
Mass. II 
p 384. 
p. 386. 
p. 395. 

p 403. 

p. 83. 
p. 436. 

p 443. 



p. 441. 
p. 453. 
p. 447. 



,11 2 1 i 

TITOMAS RTV.'R'RTNS 4-' Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebhins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
mUniAB BlXiCClHB / Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Graves, was born March 7, 1687, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; died December 4, 1758, at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
married March 1, 1711, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to MARY ELY, born 
February 25, 1689, at West Springfield, Massachusetts ; died April 9, 1770, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Joseph Ely and Mary Riley. 



298 
299 
300 
301 
302 



CHILDREN : 

I. Caleb, born April 1, 1712; married Elizabeth Warriner.-j- 

II. Mary, born August 16, 1715; married [No. 241] Joseph Stebbins. + 

III. Ruth, born October 16, 1722 ; married Samuel Hitchcock. + 

IV. Thomas, born October 1, 1727 ; married Phebe Burt.+ 
V. Moses, born June 2, 1731 ; married Rachel Bliss. + 



THOMAS STEBBINS became quite a prominent man in town affairs, and 
occupied a number of offices at different times. He was chosen "Hayward" 
March 14, 1709-10 ; and also on March 9, 1713-14. 

March 13, 1710-11, he was chosen constable, being called on to fill this 
office again in 1717. He was one of those chosen March 8, 1714-15, to "exe- 
cute the Law about Swine". 

At a town meeting, November 22. 1717, there was "Granted to THOMAS 
STEBBINS Two shillins & six pence for his makeing a Constabels Stafe". 

He was chosen surveyor on March 14, 1720-21. and on March 10, 1723-24. 

On January 2, 1727-8, THOMAS STEBBINS was granted liberty to "set 
up a house for his horses at the South West End of the meeting House in the 
Town Plat". [See Map of Early Springfield.] 

His sphere of usefulness seems to have been greatly diversified, as we find 
the following entry on the town records, for November 8, 1728: 

"Voted and allowed that there be Paid out of ye Town Treasury to 
THOMAS STEBIUXS ye Sum of Six Shillings for his makeing an alphabet 
to ye Proprietors Book of Records." At the same meeting it was "Voted and 
allowed That There he paid out of the Town Treasury Three Pounds for 
Dreining the Town Meadows to THOMAS STEBBINS". He performed the 
latter service again in 1729. 

lie was chosen nssessor, March 11, 1728-9, and was chosen selectman, 



p. 465. 



p. 472. 



p. 4S5. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 155 

March 10, 1729-30, again holding the latter office in 1731, and 1732. On No- p - m - 
vember 24, 1730, he was granted "for Timber to Build the Stocks five shill- p ' 460 - 
ings". 

The town, at a meeting held January 29, 1730-31, granted to THOMAS 
STEBBINS and others "the Sum of four shillings Each, for their Service in 
making up acc'tts with the Treasurer". 

At a meeting August 13, 1731, the town voted that "WM. Pynchon Junr. 
Joseph Wilistone and THOMAS STEBBINS be a Com 'tee to make up accounts 
with the Present Town Treasurer And that the Selectmen that shall be Chosen 
next March be a Com 'tee to make up acc'tts with the Town Treasurer next 
year before the meeting for Granting of money". On August 24, 1733, the 
town voted that "Lt. Pela: Bliss, THOMAS STEBBINS & Wm. Pynchon Junr. 
be a Com 'tee to make up acc'tts with John Burt and Compa Trustees, of the 
Town Interest money in their hands". 

WILL OF CAPT. THOMAS STEBBINS. 

In the name of God amen I THOS STEBBINS of Springfield in the county 
of Hampshire & province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Gent 
being moved with the consideration of the uncertainty of this mortal Life, 
being of Sound mind — understanding — do make >fc ordain this my last will 
& testament as followeth — I recommend my Sole unto the Hands of GOD— my 
Creator & my body to the Earth by Decent burial hoping through the Satis- 
faction & Riteousness of Christ my Ridemer to be made pertaker of Eternall 
Happiness both Sole & body att the Resurrection of the Just & as for my 
temporal Estate booth Real Estate & parsonal — I give bequeathe Devise & 
dispose of the Same in the following maner & form that is to say my Just Debts 
&c being first paid — viz Imprimis — 

I give & Bequeathe to Mary Stebbins my well beloved wife — the one third 
part of my real estate to be holden of her during her life — also I give to her 
one third part of all my moveable estate Excepting what is other wise herein 
after disposed of for her use & improvement during her natural Life & what 
remains thereof att her Deeeas to be Equally devided among all my childrin 
as also to her I give the Sum of teen Shillings so long as she remains my 
Widdow, yearly to be paid her as herein after mentioned & Set forth — I give 
& Bequeathe to my son Caleb Stebbins my Gun — my Sword & Belt — also the 
sum of foure pounds fifteen Shillings to be paid him as is herein after provided 
& whereas I have heretofore advanced Considerable out of my Estat for & to 
wards the Settlement of my said Son Caleb is the reason why I give him no 
more in this my will whitch with what I have herein given him I deem to be 
his proportion of my Estate — I give & Bequeathe to my Daughters Mary 
Stebbins & Ruth Hitchcock the sums following viz to Mary the sum of Eleven 
pounds Eleven Shillings & 8 d & to Ruth the sum of 13 pounds 19 Shillings 
& two pence — besids what I have given already given them to be paid as is 
herein after provided 1 give & Bequeathe devise & disposs to my sons Thomas 
Stebbins & Moses Stebbins all my Lands Rights to & graints of Lands to- 
gether with all buildings thereon Lying & being in Springfield aforesaid or 
Els where to be Equally divieded between them saving only to my wife her 



156 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY, 



thirds herein during her life I also give & bequeath to my said sons Thomas & 
Moses the whole of my parsonal or moveable Estate not other wise disposed of 
in this my will to be equally divided between them and my will & pleasure fur- 
ther is & I hereby order & determin that my said sons Thomas & Moses pay 
my said wife my said son Caleb & my daughters Mary & Ruth afore named 
the several sums respectively given given & bequeathed to them as aforesaid 
out of what I have herin given & bequeathed to them — the said Thomas & 
Moses my sons — within the term of 12 months after my decease — I also give 
& bequeath to my said sons Caleb — Thomas — & Moses all my wearing apparel 
to be Equaly divided between them & I hereby nominate & appoint my said 
wife Mary Stebbins & my said sons Caleb — Thomas & Moses Stebbins Execu- 
tors of this my last will & testament making nul & void all former wills by 
my heretofore made — declaring & approving this only to be my last will & 
testimony— whereof I the said THOS STEBBINS the Testator have here- 
unto set my hand & seal the sixth day of november in the 38th year of his 
majesties reign Anno Dom 1758 

not signed 
[The original will was undoubtedly signed, but in the olden times a great 
many documents were copied without the signature, probably to avoid ap- 
pearance of forgery. 

This may not be an exact copy of the original will so far as spelling etc. 
are concerned.] 

84. 



1 11 2 

JOHN STEBBINS 4 • Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins -' 
f Sarah Graves Hannah Wright 



K( IWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



son of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Graves, was born January 10, 1693, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died March 21, 1741, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married June 8, 1731, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to DEBORAH 
LAMB, born December 25, 1699, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died August 
17, 1777, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Samuel Lamb 
and Rebecca Bird. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 



First 
Cent, of 
Spring- 
field, 
Mass. II 
p. 405. 
win 
Book 
VI 
p. 170. 



303. I. John, born August 20, 1730; died May 26, 1751. 

304. II. Ebenezer, born February 2, 1733 ; married first, Hannah Day ; mar- 

ried second, Margaret Ball.-f- 

305. III. Eunice, born February 19, 1735; married February 13, 1754, Benah 

Jennings. 

306. IV. Lemuel, born March 5, 1737, married Rhoda Waite.+ 

307. V. Sarah, born August 25, 1739. 

JOHN STEBBINS was chosen "Fence vewer & Feild Driver," on March 
11, 1717-18. 

On the Estate of JOHN STEBBINS of Springfield Deborah Stebbins takes 
adminis'r april 14 1741, also guardianship to the heirs viz John Ebenezer 
Lemuel Eunice and Sarah Stebbins all minors under 14 years of age. 



£330. 


0. 





50. 


0. 





1. 


15. 





20. 


0. 





24. 


0. 





45. 


0. 





30. 


0. 





15. 


0. 





5. 


0. 





10. 


0. 





2 


0. 





1ST. 


10. 





45. 


0. 






FOURTH GENERATION. 157 

Aug. 30 1743 ren'd the inventory among which was viz gp. 193- 

the Homelot 20 acres with the buildings 
10 acres Woodland in 3 corner meadow Brook 
part of l 1 ^ acre more down said brook 
4 acres Meadow opposite the Homelot 
3 " in newiield bounded north by Wm Bliss 
3 " in lower plain " 

Warriner Land 
6 " Crooked Point 
Land in (inter common East side Great 

River 3 division 
10 aeivs the 1<) acre Lots 
1 i of 120 acres at Brimfield bo"t of 

.1 Stebbins dec'd 
1 sawmill & acres with the Land 
T' L . acres in Neck west side the River 
3 "in agawam meadow 

86. 

| 12 2 1 . 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS ' Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STERUINS 1 

( Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Abigail Denton, was born August 13, 
1683, at Springfield; died April 6, 1752, at Westfield; married February 1, 
1699-1700, at Springfield, to LIEUTENANT JONATHAN ASHLEY, born 
June 21. lt',78. at Westfield, Massachusetts; died September IS, 1749, at West- 
field, Massachusetts, who was a son of David Ashley and Hannah Glover. 

CHILDREN' : 

308. I. Abigail Ashley, born August 15. 1701: died July 21, 1742, un- 

married. 

309. II. Azariah Ashley, born August 13, 1704. 

310. III. Mercy Ashley, horn April s, 1707; married Abijah Dewey, Jr.. 

of Westfield. 

311. IV. Lydia Ashley, horn June 28. 1710; married Josiah Pomeroy of 

Northampton, Massachusetts. 

312. V. Rev. Jonathan Ashley, born November 11; 1712, married 

Dorothy Williams. He graduated from Yale College in 1730. 

313. VI. Benjamin Ashley, born February 9, 1714-15. 

314. VII. Ebenezer Ashley, born March 29, 1717; married Thankful 

Parsons. + 

315. VIII. Phineas Ashley, born January 15, 1729-30; married Margaret 

Parsons. 



317. 


II. 


318. 


III. 


319. 


IV. 


320. 


V. 



158 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

87. 

t 12 2 1 J 

MERCY STEBBINS 4 - Benjamin Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 

I Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Abigail Denton, was born October 29, 
1GS5, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 1, 1753, at Northampton, 
Massachusetts; married December 15, 1703, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
CAPTAIN EBENEZER PARSONS, born December 31, 1675, at Northampton, 
Massachusetts: died July 1, 1744, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was a 
son of Joseph Parsons and Elizabeth Strong. 

CHILDREN, all born at Northampton: 

316. I. Mercy Parsons, born January 1, 1706 ; married November 30, 

1732, Moses Kingsley. 
Ebenezer Parsons, born August 1, 1711 ; died November 4, 1711. 
Ebenezer Parsons (2d) born January 7, 1713; died young. 
Simeon Parsons, born April 27, 1716; died May, 1727. 
Elihu Parsons, born March 14, 1719; married June 11, 1750, 
Sarah Edwards. 
321. VI. Rachel Parsons, born July 14, 1721 ; married first, 1745, Thomas 

Bliss, of Springfield; married second, Deacon 

Childs, of Shelburne. 
122. VII. Benjamin Parsons, born October 21, 1723; married Rebecca 
Sheldon. 

323. VIII. Lydia Parsons, born July 28, 1726 ; died in 1727. 

324. IX. Simeon Parsons (2d) born February 11, 1730-1. 

88. 

(12 2 II 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 4 - Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 

( Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Abigail Denton, was born 1687, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; married December 21, 170S (T. R.) at Westfield, Massachu- 
setts, to MARY ASHLEY, born March 3, 1682-3, at Westfield, Massachusetts ; 
died September 7, 1769, at Westfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of 
David Ashley and Hannah Glover. Resided at Northampton, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

125, I. Benjamin, born September 15, 1711 (T. R.) ; married Rebecca 

Day.+ 
S26. II. Gideon, born June 31, 1714 (T. R. I ; died April 8, 1734 (T. R.) 
:!27. III. Mary, born 1716 ; died October 1, 1734. 

Bascom BENJAMIN STEBBINS bought the old Baseom homestead in Northamp- 

p. 16 ton, Massachusetts, on March 18, 1718-19. 

\ b. ii. "In the next place is an a Count of the divideing of that tear of lots on 

Reg'. tin' west side of the high way or street And Number begins from 1 and the 

p. si. first lot is bounded by Sam'll Ball Southerly and is in width twenty Rods & 



FOURTH GENERATION. 159 

In length Eighty Rods And is to BENJAMIN STEBBINS Quantity ten acres 
and Then a high way twenty Rods wide." This "a Count" bears date of 
"Jan'y ye 21 1720-21". 

He removed from Northampton, to Belehertown, Massachusetts, in 1727, 
and is said to have been the first person to make a permanent residence in 
that place. He received from Governor Belcher, five hundred acres of land, " H ' 
;is an inducement for him to settle there, and he spent the remainder of his p.ffo 
life on this grant. Portions of the house which he built there are still stand- 
ing. It was occupied successively by his son, Captain Gideon Stebbins, 
his grandson, Colonel Zenas Stebbins, and his greatgrandson, Ely Warriner 
Stebbins. When the latter died he left it in possession of his family. 

In 1733 BENJAMIN STEBBINS sold to Samuel Bascom, two hundred gascom 
acres of land in Cold Spring, now Belehertown. p- ". 



i 20 4 1 / 

JOHN STEBBINS * -John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 l:< (WLAND STEBBINS l - 

/ Dorothy Alexander, Widow Anne Munden Sarah ■ — - I 

son of John Stebbins and Dorothy Alexander, was born about 16S6-7, at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts; died September 7, 1760, at Deerfield, Massachusetts; 

married about 1714. to MART , born about 1696; died August 30, 

1733 (T. R.) at Deerfield, Massachusetts. He married second, August (or 
July) 25, 1735. to HANNAH ALLEN, born February 12. 1698-9, daughter of 
Edward Allen and Mercy Painter. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all bom at Deerfield: 

John, born June 24, 1715 (T. R.) died, unmarried. 

Ebenezer, born October 26, 1716 (T. R.) ; died February 7, 

1745-6 (T. R. i ; probably lost in the Louisburg expedition. 

Joseph, born October 20, 1718 (T. R.) ; married Mary Stratton.+ 

Mary, born September 20, 1720 (T. R.) ; married Daniel Arms.-f- 

Abigail, born March 11, 1723 (T. R.) ; married Daniel Nash.+ 

VI. Samuel, born May 5, 1725 (T. R.) ; married Martha Bardwell.-f- 

Experienee, born October 31. 1727 i T. R.) ; married Enoch Bard- 

well.-f 

335. VIII. Thankful, born April 1, 1729 (T. R. ; married Jonathan Sever- 

ance, -f- 

336. IN. Moses, born October 18, 1731 (T. R.) ; married Mercy Hawks.+ 

337. X. Simeon, bora August 6, 1736 (T. R.) ; married Hannah Hins- 

dale.-f 
XI. Dorothy, born January 6, 1738 (T. R.) ; married Lawrence 
Kemp.-j- 

339. NIL David, born April 20. 1741: married Rhoda Sheldon. -f 

340. XIII. Hannah, born February 19. 1744 (T. R.) ; died June 11, 1744 

(T. R.). 



328. 


I. 


329. 


II. 


330. 


III. 


331. 


IV. 


332. 


V. 


333. 


VI. 


334. 


VII. 



160 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

uon's JOHN STEBBINS was taken captive by the Indians, at the Deerfield 

j, ,' r "' massacre in 1703-4; but afterwards returned to Deerfield. 

jjj^ At a meeting of the Proprietors, held on May 8, 1723, the report of the 

committee chosen in 1718, to find out "The rights and interests by commons 
in the 8,000 acres formerly granted to Dedham [was made,] and having 
Considered the List of Commons or Common Bights of each Inhabitant as 
Presented to Them by the Committee, which was accepted by the Proprietors 
with some amendments and is as followeth, viz : — ###*### 

Commons Acres Rods 

JOHN STEBBINS 23 1 50". 

p 458. On December 11, 1728, in an account of "what was promised to be lent 

unto ye town and by whom", we find that JOHN STEBBINS loaned five 
pounds. 

v 5 05 In 1743 another division of land was made. The tract divided covers 

Petty 's Plain and Wisdom above the meadows, and Hoosac to the Long Hill 
wood lots, and is described on the records as "all the ungranted and undi- 
vided Land lying between the Division of Land up the Long Hill on the 
South, and the west line of the Seven .Miles Square on the West, and the 
Divided and Granted Lands on the Green River on ye North, and on the 
Divided and Granted land, and on ye Country Road on ye East". In this 

p. 607. division. JOHN STEBBINS received No. 22, containing seventy-five acres, 

and No. 11, containing ninety-three acres. 

90. 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS '-'. I "hn StebTiins^ John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

' 1 torothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of John Stebbins and Dorothy Alexander, was born January 4, 
L684, at Deerfield, Massachusetts; 'lied November 15. 1740, aged 60 years, at 
Roucherville, Canada-, married February 3, 1703 (T. R.) at Deerfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to JACQUES DESNOIONS. baptised February 12, 1668, at Three 
Rivers, Canada; buried May 12, 1745, in Canada, who was a son of Jean 
Desnoions and Marie Chauvin. Profession, soldier. Religion, Catholic. 
Residence, Boucherville, Canada. 

CHILDREN by the name of Desnoions : 

Rene (Aaron) Desnoions, born December 14 (or 26). 1704, in 

Canada; married Anna Combs. 
Marie Gabrielle Desnoions, horn March 11, 1706; married 

Nicholas Binet. 
Jean Baptiste Desnoions, born August 11, 1707; died August 11. 

1708. 
Jean Baptiste Desnoions, born October 12, 1708. 
Francois Desnoions, baptised July 7, 1710. 
Dorothee Desnoions, born October 3, 1711. 
Marie Joseph Desnoions. 



:i41. 


I 


342. 


II. 


343. 


in. 


341. 


IV 


345. 


V 


346. 


VI 


347. 


VII. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 161 

348. VIII. Jacques Rene Desnoions. 

349. IX. Marie Charlotte Desnoions. 

350. X. Marie Joseph Desnoions. 

351. XL Marie Magdalen Desnoions. 

352. XII. Joseph Desnoions, born June 17, 1724. 

353. XIII. Marie Anue Desnoions, born February 27, 1726, in Deerfield, 

Massachusetts. 

JACQUES DESNOIONS, a bushranger, discontented with his government }•■ v. m. a. 
and seeking a new home, went to Deerfield, Massachusetts. That he was p- 362. 
thirty-six years old and unmarried, favors the theory that he had led a roving 
life. Flattered by the preference of the stranger, a man so much older than 
himself, ABIGAIL STEBBINS, the sober-minded Puritan girl was attracted 
by the gay carelessness of such a character. His vivacity and intelligence, 
his ardent temperament, his reckless courage, his songs and tales of wild 
adventure, captivated her, and under promise that "her people should be his 
people, her God his God," she married him. Suddenly, in a most unexpected 
manner, JACQUES DESNOIONS was restored to his native land. Perhaps 
his presence on that fateful night of the Deerfield Massacre, Feb. 29, 1704, 
saved his wife's whole family from the tomahawk. 

JACQUES DESNOIONS, (or "JAMES DENYO", according to the record 
of his marriage in Deerfield to "ABIGAIL STEBBINS") and his bride, with 
her father, mother, brothers, and sisters, were captured and taken to Canada. 

On a blustering March day in 1704, at the dispersion of the captives at p- 35 s. 
Montreal, JACQUES and his young bride wended their way to his old home 
at Boucherville. John Stebbins, his wife, Dorothy, and their sons, John and 
Samuel, returned to Deerfield. ABIGAIL and her husband, her sister Thank- p- 354 
full, and her brothers Ebenezer and Joseph, remained in Canada. 

On his return to Boucherville, JACQUES probably found his mother and 
her three youngest children living on the old spot. The surprise with which 
the family greeted the returned outlaw, witli his English bride and her rela- 
tives, can well be imagined. 

Though we may object to the methods of Father Meriel, we cannot but 
admire his persistent efforts to save the souls of those whom he regarded as 
heretics. According to his light, he befriended the captives and there can 
be no doubt of his sincerity. His unflagging zeal met with success, as is shown 
by the following record on the Baptismal Register. 

"On Monday, the 2Sth of May, 1708, the rites of baptism have been admin- 
istered by me the undersigned Priest, to an English woman, named in her 
own country ABIGAIL STEBBENS, who was born at Dearfield in New Eng- 
land, the 4th of January 1684 (X. S.) of the marriage of John Stebbins an 
inhabitant of that place, and Dorothy Alexander, both Independents, having 
been baptised by the minister of that place some years after and married 
the 14th of February 1704 to JACQUES DESNOIONS now Sergeant. 
of Mr. de Tonti's company, came with him to Canada, towards the end of 
the following .March, and lives with him at Boucherville. Her name of 
ABIGAIL has been changed to that of MARGUERITE. She has had for her 
godfather the High and Mighty Seigneur Philippe de Riguad, Marquis de 
n 



162 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Vaudreuil, Chevalier de 1' Ordre Militaire de St. Louis and Governor-General 
p. 355. of New France, and godmother, Marguerite Bouat wife of Antoine Pacaud, 

royal treasury clerk 

who have signed 
with me according to the ordinance." 
The autographs follow: 

Vaudreuil 

Marguerite Stebben Mgte Bouat Pascaud 

Poor ABIGAIL seems to have given out, overpowered by the presence of 
the haughty Governor-General. 

"Both Independents"! how it stirs the dissenting blood in one's veins to 
read this of old John Stebbins and his wife Dorothy. Here we have for the 
first time the real name and occupation of ABIGAIL'S husband, JACQUES 
DESNOIONS — "now Sergeant in Mr. de Tonti's Company". It is noticeable 
that ABIGAIL STEBBINS is not spoken of as the others have been, as "cap- 
tured Feb. 29th. 1704 and brought to Canada", but as having "come with 
her husband to Canada" and living with him in Boucherville. 

On the parish records of the church of Sainte-Famille at Boucherville, 
Father de la Saudray, on the 28th of December, 1704, baptized "Rene de 
Noyons born the 26th of the same month, son of JACQUES de NOYONS and 
GABRIELLE STEBBINS, his wife, living in this parish." 

In Gabrielle we recognize an attempt to construe in French the name of 
ABIGAIL. 

Before the birth of their son Francois, who was baptised July 7, 1710, 
JACQUES DESNOIONS had removed his family to the Cote St. Joseph, 
another part of the parish of Boucherville. 

It is supposed that JACQUES and ABIGAIL heard at intervals from their 
son, Rene, and that he informed his mother of the death of his grandfather, 
with whom he had been living. After her father's death, she accompanied 
p v m a ^ er Drotner Samuel, to Deerfield. It was certainly no mercenary motive that 
n 365 led her to undertake such a journey under the circumstances. But her heart 

yearned for the boy from whom she had been separated for years. She 
longed to revisit the home of her childhood and to see her old mother once 
more before she died. How or when the journey was performed, how long 
the visit lasted, and what was her escort on her return to Canada, is not 
known, except that in Deerfield, on the 27th of Feb.. 1726, her thirteenth and 
last child was born. 

RENE DESNOIONS, when about ten years of age, was sent with a party 
of French and Indian traders, to visit his grandparents in Deerfield. His 
irrand father Stebbins induced him to stay, anil, when the hunters were ready 
to go back, RENE could not be found. Not understanding the boy's pronun- 
ciation (if his name, or wishing him to bear a more godly appelation, his grand- 
father called him AARON, so RENE DESNOIONS grew up in Deerfield as 
gjjt. AARON DENIO, and became the founder of the Denio faimly of New Eng- 

i ':; 1 )( land. He became a noted tavern keeper in Greenfield, was prominent in 

public affairs, and in later years was a soldier. 



354. 


I. 


355. 


II. 


356. 


III. 


257. 


IV. 


358. 


V. 


359. 


VI. 


360. 


VII. 



FOURTH GENERATION. 163 

94. 

I 20 4 1 / 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 4 - John Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
JUS1J n I Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Dorothy Alexander, was born April 12, 1699, at Deer- Vq] 2 
field, Massachusetts; died April 23, 1753, aged 52 years, at Chambly, Canada; £- 3 v 6 /- A - 
married about 1734, in Canada, to MARY SANSSOUCI, or MARGUERITE 
SANSSOUCY. 

CHILDREN : 

Joseph, born November 20, 1735 ; married November 17, 1760. 

Marguerite, born September 20, 1737 ; died 1756. 

Francois, born March 15, 1741 ; died same year. 

M. Susanne, born May 31, 1744 ; married and died 1776. 

Pierre, born July 26, 1746. 

Francois, born July 12, 1751. 

M. Anne, born May 25, 1753 ; died 1753. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS was taken captive by the Indians at the destruction ^lt\ d0 f* 
of Deerfield, in 1703-4, and was taken by them to Canada. He married in £a e s r B fleU5 ' 
Canada, and settled in Chambly. At the marriage of Dorothee, daughter of p 319 - 
Jacques and Abigail Desnoions, at Boucherville, in 1731, JOSEPH STEBBINS 
was one of the witnesses. In 1896 two of his descendants were living in 
Chambly. 

98. 

i 24 4 

MINDWELL STEBBINS 4 - Benonl Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 

I Mary (Broughton) Bennet Widow Anne Munden 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah ( 

daughter of Benoni Stebbins and Mary (Broughton) Bennet, was born Janu- 
ary 20, 1685 (T. R.) at Northampton, Massachusetts; married probably at 
Deerfield, Massachusetts, to *REV. JOHN JONES, born October 4, 1667, at 
New Haven, Connecticut; died January 28, 1718, at New Haven, Connecticut, 
who was a son of William Jones, Deputy Governor of New Haven Colony, and 
Hannah Eaton. Profession, minister. Resided at New Haven, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

361. I. Theophilus Eaton Jones, born March 20, 1706; married Mary 

Cornwall. 

362. II. Hannah Jones, born June 15, 1708 ; died February 16, 1708-9. 

363. III. Hannah Jones, born July 29, 1710. 

364. IV. Mindwell Jones, born October 22, 1711 ; died young. 

365. V. John Jones, born February 7, 1712-13; married Hannah Bassett.+ 

366. VI. Mindwell Jones, born September 14, 1715. 

367. VII. Abigail Jones, born January 25, 1717-18. 



*EEV. JOHN JONES was a graduate of Harvard College. While attempting to ride 
across the harbor on the ice to fulfil an ongagernent to preach at East Haven, the horse 
broke through the ice, and he was drowned. 



164 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Co] Kec. 
of Ct. 
XIII 
p 359. 



Bailey's 
Hist, of 
Danburj 

rt. pp. 

SO-82 

& 
Maga- 
zine 
of 

AnuTlran 
[list, 
i 1888) 



3G9. 


II. 


370. 


III. 


371. 


IV. 


372. 


V. 


373. 


VI. 



101. 

I 24 4 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 4 - Kenonl Stubbing 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 

1 I 

Hi (WLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah ) 

son of Benoni Stebbins and Widow Hannah Edwards, was born September 30, 
1692 (T. R.). at Deerfield, .Massachusetts; died September 16, 1780 (T. R.), at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut; married August 14, 1718 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Con- 
necticut, to SARAH HEAD, born November 3, 1695, at Greenwich, Con- 
necticut; died May 1, 1774 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecti- 
cut, who was a daughter of Joseph Mead and Sarah . Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Resided at Deerfield, Ridgefield, Connecticut, and Northampton, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Conn.: 

368. I. Benjamin, born August 21, 1721 (T. R.) ; married Elizabeth 

Olmstead.-j- 
Ebenezer, born January 24, 1723 (T. R.) ; married Ann Davis.-(- 
Esther, born 1724; married Deacon John Benedict. -4- 
Theophilus, horn May 16. 1726 (T. R.) ; married Ann Couch.-f- 
Hannah, horn March 28, 1728 (T. R.) ; married John Sherwood. + 
Nehemiah, born November 1, 1729 (T. R.) ; married Sarah 
Jessup.-)- 

374. VII. Josiah, born April 21, 1733 (T. R.) ; married first, Ruth Rock- 

well ; married second, Mary Burr.-f- 

375. VIII. Joseph, horn July 4, 1735 (T. R.) ; married Joanna Smith. + 

376. IX. Sarah, born April 15, 1737 (T. R.) [see Unidentified, S.] 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was one of the earliest settlers of Ridgefield, 
Connecticut, and in 1770 was its Representative to the General Assembly. 

He built and resided in the house which in 1896 was standing on an 
eminence at the head of the village. Prom this house he witnessed the repulse 
of the British, by Benedict Arnold and his men. 

The STEBBINS house was one of the oldest in the town, having been built 
in 1733, soon after the settlement was made. Its withered boards and 
shingles, dun and weather-stained by the sunshine and frosts of innumerable 
seasons, shaded by lofty trees and overhanging vines, spoke of times now 
almost forgotten and of vague traditions of the past. Here it was that on 
April 27, 1777, Arnold awaited the enemy's approach, fearless and undaunted, 
although the odds against him were overwhelming. The following graphic 
account of the repulse will be found interesting: 

"On arriving at Ridgefield, Arnold hastily constructed a barricade of 
wagons, logs, and carts, across the village street, at its upper end, between 
the resilience of BENJAMIN STEBBINS and a large ledge of rocks to the 
west of the road. 

There was little military organization in a force gathered so hastily from 
different directions, save in the obedience to a superior's orders. The greater 
portion of those who stood behind the barricade were unused to war; and 




STEBBINS HOUSE, BUILT BY No. 101, BENJAMIN STEBBINS. 




In memory of 
MrCsleo Stebfcins 
who died Feb £4. 

1736 
i&ei SS_yoars. . 



li'll'lli'»Ml*»»HH»« 




(illAVESTOXE OF No. 208. CALEB STEBBINS, WILBHA- 

II.WI. .MASS.. CEMETEUY. 
100 



FOURTH GENERATION. 165 

had gone out to save their homes from destruction rather than to do battle 
with an enemy. 

The fight at the STEBBINS house was stubborn and bloody. Between 
forty and fifty Americans were killed. Several of the dead were buried 
beneath the apple tree, since decayed, back of the house, which afterwards 
became the residence of Mr. Abner Gilbert. At the time of the attack Ben- 
jamin Stebbins occupied the Stebbins house. He was a cripple and could not 
get away. His son, Josiah, sympathized with the Royalist cause; and hap- 
pened to accompany the British on their march from Danbury. Several times 
during the fight the old house was set on fire, but the son succeeded in quench- 
ing the flames. His aged and crippled father had a narrow escape. In the 
midst of the conflict he sought seclusion in a little bedroom with a window 
looking out on the meadow to the east. He had been told that the British were 
on their way from Danbury, and that he must flee for his life. To this 
entreaty he replied: "No, not one step! I am too old to fight, or I would be 
at them; but I will never leave this chair, and if they want to kill me, they 
can do it here." The window was open. The bullets of the enemy pene- 
trated the house, passing through inner doors and partitions. All at once a 
musket ball whizzed close to his head, splintering the chair where the sturdy 
old patriot sat, and ripping a long ragged hole through the bedroom door. 
Fortunately he was not injured. During the battle, the house was used as a 
hospital for the wounded, and stains of blood that flowed from the wounds 
of a young British officer, who died there, are still visible on the seasoned 
oak floor of the long west room. 

The old well now stands at it then stood, and supplies the best of water, 
as it did on that April day, to the suffering men who lay in agony within reach 
of its kindly aid. 

"At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of his Majesty's Col. 
English Colony of Connecticut in New England in America holden at New ct e °xi 

D ^9 

Haven (by special order of the Governor of said Colony) on Wednesday the 
8th day of March and continued by several adjournments till the 24th day 
of the same month, Annoque Domini, 1758. This Assembly do nominate and 
appoint [saac Isaacs Captain, Thaddeus Mead 1st Lieutenant, JOSIAH 
STEBBINS 2 Lieutenant, William Seymour Ensign, of the 8th company." In p- 22s. 
March, 1759, JOSIAH STEBBINS was appointed first Lieutenant of the 
third company, by the General Assembly; and was reappointed to this office p- 621 
in 1760. March 4. 1762 the General Assembly appointed him first Lieutenant 
of the twelfth company in the second regiment. 

118. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS ' Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 i 

I Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah j 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Elizabeth Wright, was born October 31, 
1685. at Northampton, Massachusetts; died October 25, 1755, at Northamp- 
ton, Massachusetts; married December 16, 1702 (T. R.), at Northampton, 
Massachusetts, to WILLIAM WAIT, born August, 1682, at Northampton,' 



166 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Massachusetts; died May 11, 1764, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was 
a son of William Wait and Sarah Kingsley. 

CHILDREN : 

377. I. William Wait, born 1704; died young. 

378. II. Sarah Wait, born June, 1706 ; died June 19, 1706. 

379. III. Sarah Wait, born June 14, 1707 ; married first, Samuel Langton ; 

married second, Ebenezer Phelps. 

380. IV. Ebenezer Wait, born March 10, 1710; married Abigail Jones. 

381. V. Elizabeth Wait, born June 25, 1712 ; married Martin Nash. 

382. VI. Hannah Wait, born January 20, 1715; married Asa Wright. + 

383. VII. Damaris Wait, born February 26, 1717 ; married Aaron Nash. 

384. VIII. Eunice Wait, born May 21, 1722 ; married Jonathan Preston. 

385. IX. Rachel Wait, born March 11, 1724 ; married Asahel Judd. 

386. X. Josiah Wait, born March 25, 1725 ; died May 7, 1727. 

387. XL Josiah Wait, born June 22, 1731. 

120. 

t 27 4 1 I 

HANNAH STEBBINS * - Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 

I Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Elizabeth Wright, was born 1691, at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts ; died February 13, 1733 ; married January 10, 1716 
(T. R), at Northampton, Massachusetts, to SAMUEL KING, JR., born No- 
vember 19, 1693, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was a son of Samuel 
King and Joanna (Taylor) Alvord. 

CHILDREN : 

388. I. Experience King, born 1726 ; married Ithamar Strong. 

389. n. Silence King, born February 13, 1732; married April 25, 1754, 

David Hoyt. She died September 18, 1803. 

122. 

I 27 4 1 i 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 4 Thomas Stebbins s John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

I Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Elizabeth Wright, was born March 30, 1697, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts ; died January 31, 1780, at Northfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married 1718, at Northampton, Massachusetts, to MARY WIL- 
LIAMS, born February 13, 1701, at Northampton, Massachusetts; died De- 
cember 23, 1786, who was a daughter of Zebediah Williams and Sarah Arms. 
Settled at Deerfield; removed to Northfield in 1726. 

CHILDREN : 

390. I. Mary, born July 11, 1719 (T. R.) ; unmarried in 1765; alive in 

1794. 

391. II. Joseph, born January 13, 1720 (T. R.) ; married Thankful 

Belding.-f- 



FOURTH GENERATION. 161 

392. III. Zebediah. born October 29, 1723 (T. R. ; married Thankful 

Graves. + 

393. IV. Sarah, born January '27. 1727 ; married Captain Thomas Taylor. + 

394. V. Josiah, born October 20, 1729 ; married Mary Howe.-j- 

395. VI. Anna, born September 5 (or 25), 1731; died November 5, 1732. 

396. VII. Ann. born November 10, 1734: married Thomas Sergeant.— 

397. VIII. Elizabeth, born October 8, 1736; married General Ebenezer Wal- 

bridge.+ 

398. IX. Elisha, born March 16, 1743; married Martha Wright.— 

JOSEPH STEBBINS first settled in Deerfield, Massachusetts; but in 1726 l}^ { 
■night the William Clarke lot (19 rods 11 feet wide;, in Northfield, and g**_ 
resided there the remainder of his life. He was one of the leading opponents p181, 
of Mr. Doolittle, in the church controversy in 1736-7. His name appears in p 23a 
the "Acc*t of Work done at Dea. Alexander's mount*', and he is credited with ■' L ' 3 ' 
the following: 

"JOSEPH STEBBINS— 1 day hand and tram £1. 6. 

1 day 0. 8. 0." 

In the spring of 1750, he built a log house on his lot near Ashuelot, the p - -"" 
house standing eighty rods south of Stebbins' island, which remained in the 
family for several generations. His name appears in the "list of proprietors 
in the fourth division of all the resident land owners and taxpayers in 1751. 
and the relative valuation of each", at which time he owned one hundred and 
eighty-nine acres of land. 

At the first meeting of the inhabitants. September 25, 1753. "JOSEPH ^ -79. 
STEBBINS JR. was appointed by the charter as surveyor and on the com- 
mitee t<> lot out the land". 

On the alarm of the Indians, on the 1st of September, 1753, CAPTAIN " 288 - 
JOSEPH STEBBINS and his family resorted to the stockade around the 
house of John Evans. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS built his house, in 1763, on the west side of the 
river (in what is now Vernon), covering it with rived elap-boards. which were p ,: 
split from oak bolts, or cuts, and five to seven feet long, eight to ten inches 
wide, and about one and one-half im-hes thick on the back. They were laid 
lapping, and made a durable and tolerably tight cove-ring. The thatch used 
in covering the roof was nothing more than the native grass which grew in 
the meadow. 

y's Island, now known as Stebbins" Island, contains thirty acres; and p 19 - 
is situated below the great bend, and about one-fourth of a mile above the 
mouth of the Ashuelot. For several generations it has belonged to CAPTAIN 
JOSEPH STEBBINS and his descendants. 

In the friendly trials of prowess and strength between the reds and the p - 45 - 
white men. CAPTAIN STEBBINS proved more than a match for his Indian 
rivals. 

In the seating of the Meeting House, in 17S0, the widow of JOSEPH i^f,, ' 
STEBBINS was assigned pew number twenty-four. fleid. 



168 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

124. 

I 27 4 1 I 

ASAHEL STEBBINS 4 r iSt! ins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

I Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Elizabeth Wright, was born April 14, 1701, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts; died January 17, 1730, at Northfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married 1727, probably at Northfield, Massachusetts, to SARAH 
PETTY, born April 14, 1707, at Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter 
of Joseph Petty and Sarah Edwards. Resided at Deerfield and Northfield, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born at Northfield: 

399. I. Asahel, born May 16, 1728; married Lydia Harwood.+ 

400. II. Thomas, born March 1, 1730; married Anna Chamberlain. -f- 

inst of The name of ASAHEL STEBBINS appears on Captain Barnard's Muster 

field, Roll, among the men who were raised for the defence of Springfield and 

p. 192. Northfield, in 1722. His name also appears on the Muster Roll of Captain 

i' 107 Joseph Kellogg's Company, from November 20, 1723. to May 30, 1724. This 

company was raised for the protection of the inhabitants of Northfield, Deer- 
field, and Sunderland, 
p 183 ASAHEL STEBBINS owned the Benoni Crafts lot, No. 19 (16 rods wide), 

which was sold by his heirs, before 1754, to Alexander Norton. 
^' H k At Probate Court July 14, 1730, Sarah Stebbins was appointed guardian 

of Asahel & Thomas Stebbins minors heirs & children of Asahel Stebbins of 
Northfield dec'd administration also granted to said Sarah. 

126. 

I 27 4 1 i 

MARY STEBBINS * { Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

( Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Elizabeth "Wright, was born December 24, 
1705, at Northampton, Massachusetts; died March 16, 1771, at Northampton, 
Massachusetts; married May 16, 1734-5 (T. R.), at Northampton. Massachu- 
setts, to [No. 164] ENSIGN NOAH STRONG, born July 20, 1709, at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts ; died June 4. 1783, at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
who was a son of Lieutenant Nathaniel Strong and Rebecca Stebbins [No. 33]. 

CHILDREN : 

401. I. Lieutenant Noah Strong, born July 2, 1736: married Hannah 
Searle. 

402. II. Amasa Strong, baptized September 24, 1738; died January 24, 
1739. 

403. III. Eliphaz Strong, born February 20, 1739-40. 

404. IV. Eunice Strong, born December 5, 1741 ; died January, 1743. 

405. V. Daniel Strong, born 1749-50. 



P .0 



FOURTH GENERATION. 109 

145. 

i :'.ll 4 1 / 

MARY SOUTHWELL 4 Sarah Stebblns Ins 2 ROWLAND STBBBINS 1 
iu^.zv,i wuxiximmj ) William Southwell 11 Bartlett Sarah * 

daughter of Sarah Stebbins and William Southwell, was born February 25, 
1688, probably at Northampton, Massachusetts; married December 30, 1708. 
to JONATHAN SHELDON, born May 29, 1687, at Northampton, Massachu- 
setts; died April 10. 1709. at Deerfield. Massachusetts, who was a son of Isaac 
Sheldon and Mary Woodford. Resided at Deerfield. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Mehitable Sheldon, born 1709; married Samuel Warner. 

Jonathan Sheldon, burn 1711; married Sarah Kent. 

Rebecca Sheldon, bom 1714; married John Norton. 

Daniel Sheldon, born 1715; married Mary Harmon. + 

Phineas Sheldon, born 1717; married first, Deborah Hathaway; 

married second, Ruth Smith. 
Elijah Sheldon, born 1719; married Sarah King. 
Silence Sheldon, born 1721; married Rev. Jonathan Judd. 
Asa Sheldon, born 1722; married Thankful Pomroy. 
414. IX. Mary Sheldon, born 1725 ; married John Graham. 



406. 


I. 


407. 


II. 


408. 


III. 


409. 


IV. 


410. 


V. 


411. 


VI. 


412. 


VII. 


413. 


VIII. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 

175. 



I 



41 6 2 

SAMUEL STEBBINS 5 \ Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Sfbbins 2 

I Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah ! 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born June 19, 1708, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Feb. 10, 1754, at Somers, Conn.; married May 20, 
1734, at Springfield, Mass., to MARY KNOWLTON, born Apr. 4, 1709, at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died Aug. 22, 1750, at Longmeadow, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Benjamin Knowlton and Elizabeth Phelps. He was married 
second, Nov. 18, 1750, to SARAH (WOOD) JONES, born 1716; died Nov. 25, 
1788, at Somers, Conn., who was a daughter of Deacon James Wood of Somers, 
Conn. 

all born at the fourth precinct of Springfield, afterwards 
incorporated as Wilbraham, Mass. : 

Mary, born Aug. 23, 1735 ; died Aug. 27, 1742. 

Thankful, born Feb. 14, 1737; married Paul Langdon.-)- 

Seth, born Jan. 8, 1739 ; died Sept. 1, 1742. 

Noah, born Oct. 13, 1741; married [No. 426] Margaret Steb- 
bins. -f- 

Mary, born March 25, 1744; married [No. 425] Enos Stebbins.-f- 

Mercy, born Feb. 12, 1747 ; married 1st, Elisha Russ, married 
2nd, Obed Merrick; married 3rd, Caleb Keep.+ 

Samuel, born Sept. 8, 1751; married Ursula Griswold.-j- 

Seth, born July 17, 1753; died July 27, 1753. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS removed from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, to Wil- 
braham in 1735, and settled on the mountain. 

On May 7, 1740, he was one of the signers of the appointment of "Thomas 
Mirick 2d and Abel Bliss to Prefer a Petition to the General Court to be set 
off as a Precinct." [The appointment in full will be found in Wilbraham 
Centennial, page 202.] 

At a town meeting December 14, 1741. the town "Voted and granted" to 
"SAM'LL STEBBINS, JUNR, Three Shilling for keeping the Rever'nd Mr. 
Mirick 's Mair Last Spring". 

The first warrant for a precinct meeting was issued February 13, 1741, 

"upon application made by Nathaniel Bliss, 2d, SAM'L STEBBINS, JUNE., 

Samuel Warmer, 2d. Noah Alvard and Nathaniel Warriner", asking that they 

'Notifie the Freeholders and other inhabitants of said Precinct Quallifyed to 

170 



CHILDREN 


415. 


I. 


416. 


II. 


417. 


III. 


418. 


IV. 


419. 


V. 


420. 


VI. 


421. 


VII. 


422. 


VIII. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 171 

voat in town affairs, that they meet and assemble together att the Dwelling 
House of David Mirick in said Precinct on the second Thursday of March 
next att one a clock afternoon". The meeting was held as specified in the 
warrant: and was organized by the choice of "William Pynchon, Esq., 
Moderator". At this meeting SAMUEL STEBBINS and two others were 
chosen assessors. 

SAM TEL STEBBINS was one of the leaders in the business of the district ; 
and served on different committees, one of which was to furnish material for 
building the Church in Wigwam Hill. 

It appears that upon some miscarriage of SAMUEL STEBBINS, he and his keroJds 
wife Mary agreed to separate-, he agreeing to give her £40 and "she to |p ring . 
relinquish all right of dowry to residue of his Estate, also 3 acres of land in r jiai' s . 
Munham Lot Bounded on the Mill River Northerly — on the Land of John 
Lyman Easterly and on Land which was SAMUEL STEBBINS Southerly 
and on the Land of "William Miller Westerly To have and to hold during her 
natural life and after her decease to her son Samuel Stebbins". 

The estate of SAMUEL STEBBINS was administered August 9. 175-1. The 
inventory was taken May 22. 1754; and tin 1 estate settled September 10, 1764. 

April 9 1754 SAMUEL STEBBINS senr Late of Springfield Estate adm'r ^ 
to the Widow Sarah Stebbins t V Jonathan Stebbins brother of the deceased. p 1 ,'.',. 



Inventory returned May 22 1754 among which was the Homestead begin- 
ning east by the stone fence extending west to the Road about 59 Rods wide 
52 acres and buildings app'd at 240£ 

147 acres 59 Rods wide bounded east by the foregoing and west 
on Inner com"n 40 

139 acres Last of the Homelot extending to Brimfield, a new house 

& some improved Land 93. 6. 8 

41 acres in new common joins Nathan Bliss 10. 13. 4 



176. 

JONATHAN STEBBINS B ■! Samnel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 



\> : . - 



1 



I Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 

Sarah t 



son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Oct. 24. 1709. at 
Springfield, Mass.: died July 11, 17-^. at Longmeadow, Mass.; married Dec. 
11. 1735, at Longmeadow. Mass.. to MARGRET BLISS, born Aug. 3. 1715. at 
Longmeadow, Mass.; died .June lti, 1744. at Springfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Thomas Bliss and Sarah Dorchester. He married second Oct. 18, 
1745, at Springfield, Mass.. SARAH MOSELEY of Westfield, born 1702: died 
Nov. 29. 1746, at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Joseph Moseley 
and Abigail Root. He married third Nov. 5. 1747. at Springfield, Mass., to 
ABIGAIL HALE, born Jan. is. 1721; died May 1. 1812, at Longmeadow, 

Mass., who was a daughter of John Hale and Thankful . Reski I 

at Springfield and Longmeadow. Massachusetts. 



423. 


I. 


424. 


II. 


425. 


III. 


426. 


IV. 


427. 


V. 


428. 


VI. 


429. 


VII. 


430. 


VIII. 


431. 


IX. 


432. 


X. 


433. 


XI. 


434. 


XII. 


435. 


XIII. 


436. 


XIV. 



172 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Jonathan, born Sept. 28, 1736; died Deo. 7. 1762. 
Bliss, born May 30, 1738. 

Enos, born July 26, 1740; married [No. 419] Mary Stebbins. -j- 
Margaret, born Aug. 28, 1741; married [No. 418] Noah Steb- 
bins. + 
Eunice, born Nov. 25, 1742; married Enoch Burt.-f- 
Ann, born Feb. 8, 1744; married Thomas Hale.-j- 
Infant, born Nov. 14, 1746 ; died Nov. 16, 1746. 
Abigail, born Oct. 29, 1748: married Moses Bartlett.+ 
Medad, born Feb. 4, 1741; married Sarah Keep.+ 
Sarah, born Mar. 22. 1752: died June 2, 1754. 
Sarah, born Sept. 16, 1754 ; married Robert Silcoek.-f- 
Rhoda, born July 15, 1756 ; died Oct. 9, 1758. 
Lewis, born Jan. 10, 1758; died Oct. 9, 1758. 
Rhoda, born July 16, 1759 ; married Oct. 6, 1784, Charles John 
Robinson of Granville. Mass. 
437. XV. Lewis, born Mar. 22, 1761 ; died June 15, 1778. 

177. 

t 41 6 2 

ST3PHEN STEBBINS •" • Samuel Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

/ Hannah Hitch) Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 / 

R( I \ LAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah I 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Oct. 16, 1711, at 
Springfield. Mass.; died Feb. 26, 1768, at "Wilbraham, Mass.: married Oct. 9, 
1733. at Longmeadow, Mass., to SARAH BLISS, born Dec. 10. 1711, at Long- 
meadow, Mass. ; died Nov. 25, 1788, at Springfield, Mass. : who was a daughter 
of Thomas Bliss and Sarah Dorchester. 

CHILDREN : 

I. Sarah, born May 15. 1734; married John Langdon.-f- 
II. Eunice, born Dec. 15, 1735; died Jan. 21. 1737. 

440. III. Eldad, born Aug. 13, 1737; married Ann Badger. + 

441. IV. Phineas, born May 19. 1739; married Ann Chaffee. -4- 

442. V. Zadock, born Aug. 12, 1741; married Elizabeth Pease. + 

443. VI. Eunice, born Nov. 15, 1743; married David Lyon.-f- 

444. VII. Ruth, born Feb. 10, 1746; died Aug. 2. 1831 (T. R.) ; unmarried. 

445. VIII. Hannah, born Aug. 10, 1748; married June, 1772, Jonas Bautum. 
:• IX. Stephen, born Sept. 28, 1750; died May 24, 1751. 

447. X. Stephen, born Apr. 28. 1752; married Chloe Hale.+ 

448. XI. Gad, born Feb. 13, 1756. 

wiibra- In the spring of 1741, STEPHEN STEBBINS left Longmeadow, Massa- 

Mass. isetts, and going through the woods, settled on the north bank of the 

p. 70. Scantic at "Wilbraham. on the place where Mr. Orville Pease resided in 1864. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 173 

The house which he built was removed more than a century ago, and is used 
for a barn and shed on the place of the late Col. John McCray. 

At a town meeting held January 7. 1762. it was "Voted that John Bliss, p 73 - 
William King. Daniel Cadwell, STEPHEN STEBBINS and James Warriner 
be a Com 'tee to applj to the Town for their Consent that w£ be set of a 
District or Town". On March '22nd of the same year he was a member of a 
committee appointed to "Apply to the Town and General Court, if need be, 
to see if they will sett of this Precinct a separate Town or District'". Again, 
on January 3, 1763. it was voted "that Dea'n Nathaniel Warriner. L'tt Thos 
Mirick and STEPHEN" STEBBINS be a Com 'tee in behalf of the Precinct to 
Apply to the Town of Springfield for their Consent to be Sett of a Separate 
Town or District. & that they be fully Impowerd to Persue our Petition to the 
General Court in Ord'r to be Sett of afores'd." This committee met with 
success in their mission; and the Acl of Incorporation of Wilbraham was 
signed by the Governor of the Province, on June 15. 1763. 

The first record of a road being laid out in Springfield, in the territory p. 205. 
of Wilbraham, was made in March. 1744. A change was made in the "West 
Road" from STEPHEN STEBBINS' south, over the Scantic, also from 
STEBBINS' east to the Brimfield line ' Monson being included in Brimfield at 
that time), about as it now runs: also from Brimfield line on the overplus land, 
in the second division, to the middle road. "Provided the Same or Either of 
them or any Part of them do not Prove Chargeable to the town". 

The first warrant for a town meeting was issued by John Worthington, p "''■ 
Esq.. of Springfield, to STEPHEN STEBBINS of Wilbraham, Yeoman, bear- 
ing date August 8, 1763. requiring him to "warn the Inhabitants of Said 
Town of Wilbraham Quallifyed by Law to Vote in Town affairs that [they] 
meet and Assemble together at the Meeting House in Sd Wilbraham on 
Thursday the Twenty-first Day of Aug't Currant At one of the Clock in the 
afternoon Then and there to Choose a Moderator to preside and Conduct the 
Said Meeting and then to Choose all such Town Officers as may be Necessary 
to manage the affairs of Said Town and Towns in this Province are by Law 
Oblige to Choose". STEPHEN STEBBINS did not fail to "warn" the people, 
nor were the people slow to obey the summons. They "assembled and met J^y"' 
together" August 25. 1763. pfiSaa 

STEPHEN STEBBINS was among the early school teachers of Hampden 

County. 

His gravestone in the South Parish burvintr-eround at Wilbraham bears wilbra- 
ham 
the following inscription : Cent 

"In Memory 

of Mr STEPHEN 

STEBBINS 

who died 

Feb. 26, 176S 

in his 57 year." 



449. 


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VI. 


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174 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

178. 

_ l 41 6 2 

HANNAH STEBBINS 8 - Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah t 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born June 10, 1713, 
at Springfield, Mass. ; married Jan. 13, 1736, at Springfield, Mass., to MOSES 
PARSONS, born June 10, 1707 ; died, 1786, at Enfield, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

Lucy Parsons, born Nov. 2, 1736 ; married Charles Colton. 
Warham Parsons, born Dec. 19, 1737 ; married Mary Pease. 
Hannah Parsons, born Aug. 21, 1739 ; married Silas Hale. 
Ruth Parsons, born Mar. 10, 1742. 

Daniel Parsons, born July 21, 1744; married Mary King. 
Caleb Parsons, born Feb. 21, 1747. 
Anna Parsons, born Sept. 24, 1749. 
Peter Parsons, born Feb. 8, 1752. 

179. 

SERGEANT AARON STEBBINS 5 (called Aaron 1st) \ samuei stebbins < 

I Hannah Hitchcock 
6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Feb. 20, 1715, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died May 15, 1808, aged 93 years, at Vershire, Vermont; 
married Oct. 18, 1744, at Springfield, Mass., to MARY WOOD, died Mar. 5, 
1804, at Somers, Conn., who was a daughter of Deacon James Wood of Somers, 
Conn. Resided at Springfield, Mass., and Vershire, Vermont. "Sergeant in 
1759 and 1774." 

CHILDREN: 

457. I. Mary, born June 19, 1748 ; married John George Saxton of Somers, 
Aug. 31, 1768.+ 
Aaron, born Mar. 20, 1750; married [No. 593] Eunice Stebbins.+ 
James, born Dec. 31, 1751: died Sept, 14, 1759. 
Seth, born Sept. 5, 1754; died Oct, 8, 1754. 
Martha, born Feb. 15, 1757; died Sept. 9, 1759. 
James, born Oct. 4, 1760; married Rachel Wright.+ 

180. 

JOANNA STEBBINS 5 \ Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah | 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Nov. 1, 1716; 
married July 31, 1740 (intention of marriage published Jan. 5, 1739-40, at 



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V. 


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X. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 175 

Enfield, Conn.), to JAMES FIRMAN (or FAIRMAN), born, 1713, at Enfield, 
Conn., who was a son of James Fairman and Patience French. Resided at 
Enfield, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

James Firman, born Jan. 7, 1741-2. 

Samuel Firman, born Sept. 19, 1743; probably of Murrayfield in 

1769. 
Sarah Firman, born Apr. 28, 1745 ; died July 26, 1747. 

Jacob Firman, born Nov. 27, 1746; married Hannah . 

Joanna Firman, born June 14, 1748. 

Patience Firman, born May 26, 1750. 

Sarah Firman, born Feb. 14, 1752. 

Jared Firman, born Jan. 11, 1754; died young. 

Jared Firman, born Dec. 23, 1756. 

Ithamer Firman, born Mar. 27, 1758 ; of Longmeadow, Mass., in 

1797. 

181. 

MOSES STEBBINS ° • Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas stebblns 2 

I Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah ) 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Dec. 4, 1718, at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died after 1779 ; married June 27, 1749, at Springfield, 
Mass., to DORCAS HALE of Enfield, born Aug. 26, 1725, at Springfield, 
Mass., who was a daughter of John Hale and Thankful. Resided at Spring- 
field and Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

473. I. Moses, born May 3, 1750 ; married first, Hannah Hale ; married 

second, Catherine Chapin.-f- 

474. II. Calvin, born July 30, 1751 ; married Sarah Sexton. -f- 

475. III. Amos, born 1753 ; died October, 1756. 

476. IV. Esther, born Jan. 28, 1755 ; married James Langdon.-j- 

477. V. Ambrose, born Oct. 17, 1756 ; married Azubah Ferrier.-f- 

478. VI. Dorcas, born Feb. 17, 1759 ; died April, 1759. 

479. VII. David, born Feb. 29, 1760; married Mary Chester. + 

480. VIII. Timothy, born Apr. 17, 1762; married Hannah Culver. + 

481. IX. Gaius, born Oct. 5, 1763 (T. R,), at Wilbraham, Mass. 

482. X. Dorcas, born Augs. 2, 1765 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; died 

May 20, 1844. 

483. XI. Chester, born Jan. 23, 1769 (T. R,), at Wilbraham, Mass.; died 

May 20, 1844, age 75 years. (See Unidentified C.) 

484. XII. Thankful, born Mar. 21. 1773 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; 

married John Mattoon.-f- 

Wllbra- 

At a town meeting, Julv 29, 1774, MOSES STEBBINS was chosen one of ««»• 

Muss. 

a committee to draw up some resolves agreeable to the house of representa- Cc »*- 



176 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

tives respecting the Covenant [Non-Consumption Pledge] Sent from Boston". 

In the subscription list for the Soldiers' Bounty [1779] is found the name of 

p 244 - MOSES STEBBINS, who subscribed thirty-nine dollars. On December 9, 

p. 129. 1 77 6) MOSES STEBBINS and two others were chosen a "Com'ttee to wait 

on Mr. Miriek with a coppy of the Last Grant made him of his Sallary and 

see if he will accept and be content therewith and Give a Discharge from 

any further Clame on the Town by way of Sallary and make a Reporte at 

some future meeting". [See Appendix.] MOSES STEBBINS was one of 

p. 232. the signers of the "Non-Consumption Pledge". [See Appendix B.] 

Hist, of MOSES STEBBINS settled on the east side of the mountain [at Hampden, 

fey Ti ' Massachusetts], where Mrs. Beriah Smith afterwards resided, and was among 

&1109! 8 tue pi° ne( -' r school teachers of Hampden County. 

wnbra . His son GAIUS STEBBINS served in Rhode Island in 1779 under Captain 

<pnt. Joshua L. Woodbridge, in Colonel Tyler's regiment, in the Continental Army. 

p. 241. His name appears in a list of "Six Months' Soldiers belonging to the town of 

Wilbraham, that served in the Continental Army of the United States of 

America in the year 1780". [For detailed service see Appendix B.] 

182. 



} 



LUKE STEBBINS 5 \ Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Hannah Hitchcock J'lannaLamli Hannah Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah - 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born Jan. 28, 1722, at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died about 1775 in New Jersey ; married May 1, 1755, at 
Farmington, Conn., to SARAH NORTON of Kensington, Conn., born 1738; 
died Feb. 18, 17C4, at Kensington, Conn. Resided at Kensington, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

485. I. Eleanor, born Aug. 3, 1756 ; died May 4, 1771. 

486. II. Samuel, born Aug. 9, 1758 ; married Sarah Boardman.-f- 

487. III. Persis, born Nov. 27, 1760; married Rev. Nathaniel Gaylord of 

Hartlaud, Conn. 

LUKE STEBBINS, in the early part of his life, lived in Boston, Massa- 
chusetts, wdiere he followed the occupation of a store-keeper. From there he 
removed to Kensington, Connecticut, and opened up a store ; afterwards going 
from there to Middletown, Connecticut, where he kept a tavern. Failing in 
business, he turned his attention to other things, and became a school master. 
He collected and published an account of the descendants of his father, down 
to September 19, 1771 ; the total number of births being one hundred and 
thirty-eight. This is said to have been the first genealogy published in the 
United States. The title-page is as follows: "A Onealogy of the Family of 
Mr. Samuel Stebbins and Mrs. Hannah Stebbins, his Wife, From the Year 
1707, To the Year 1771, With their Names, Time of their Births, Marriages and 
Deaths of those that are deceased". 

A letter written by LUKE STEBBINS in his nineteenth year was found 



FIFTH GENERATION. 177 

many years afterwards in the old Hale house in Longmeadow, which shows 
the trend of his thoughts at that period of his life. It was addressed "For 
Miss Eiddia Hale att Longmeadow Mass", and dated "April 18, 1741". We 
give a verbatim copy, viz. : 

"Dear Friend. If I may So Speak 

Having had oppertunity frequently t<> See you (which I have Reason to Be 
thankfull for I han't any thin^ that is Remarkable to Say to you but now 
Instead of Coming to See you. I Employ a few Redeem 'd moments to write 
and alas it is Enough to tell yon 1 walk dayly under the load of unpardoned 
Sin and the Incensst wrath of almighty god, which Indeed is Enough to Sink 

a poor mortal very Low 

I may tell you I've Been very much in Eternity for many days past which 
Indeed mains me Sit little by tin- woarld, bul Don'1 make me hate Sin. — 
I've been brought near to Dispair 0! I've Backslidden A while ago I could 
Rejoice at the Convertion of any person, and Seem'd to love good folks &cc 
and I concev'd I was come to a pretty good pass, for it all Seem'd to help me. 
but O! I've greiv'd the Spirit of god and Seem to be very Dull in matters of 

Importance to what \ was ■ 

and I have trot a wilderness to go through and If {rod will Indeed lead me in 

the path of truth then praised he Ins name, but I remember that but two of the 

Children of Israel that had got So near. Ever went in to the land of Canaan, 

which may truly make me fear and lie Low before God, that it may not be my 

unhappy Case. 

my actual Sins arc very Great, but yet the Sin of my Nature is much more. 

I've the very Nature of the Devil in me, and tis hope in gods mercy keeps me 

from Being his proclaimed Enemy which may well make one Tremble. 

I Desire your Earnest prayers att the throne of Grace that I may now turn to 

god with all my heart and that I may have no Rest till I Shall know that 

Christ is found within me Indeed and of a truth. 

LUKE STEBBINS." 

184. 

NEHEMIAH STEBBINS •"' < Samuel Stebblna * Samuel Stenbing 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

' Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ■ 

Sarah I 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Hannah Hitchcock, was born April 14, 1727 at 
Springfield, Mass.; married Sept. 26, 1750 at Enfield, Conn, to HANNAH 
CHANDLER, horn June 10, 1723 (or 1724) at Enfield, Conn., died Mar. 12, 
1751 at Enfield, Conn., who was a daughter of Deacon Henry Chandler of 
Enfield and Hannah Foster. He was married second, Oct. 3, 1753 at Spring- 
field, Mass.. to ELIZABETH MORGAN of Springfield, died Apr. 29, 1805. 
Resided at Springfield and Greenwich, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

488. I. Hannah, born Jan. 17, 1755. 

489. II. Selah, born Apr. 15, 1756. Married Lucy Whitcomb. 

12 



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178 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Lucy, born Aug. 17, 1757; died Aug. 25, 1757. 

Lucy, born Apr. 9, 1759 ; died Apr. 20, 1759. 

Elizabeth, born Mar. 30, 1760 ; died Nov. 19, 1762. 

Lois, born Aug. 21, 1762. 

Samuel, born Apr. 8, 1766. [See Unidentified S.] 

Elizabeth, born Sept. 11, 1768. 

Achsah, born Aug. 11, 1770; married Ezra Alden.-f 

Elam, born Feb. 5, 1773. 

DEACON NEHEMIAH STEBBINS, with his family, removed from Long- 
meadow to Greenwich, Mass., and was a deacon of a church of that town. 
He also held the commission of a justice of the peace. 

186. 

I 42 6 2 

JOHN STEBBINS 5 ■ John Stebbtns * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

I Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 )■ 
Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Patience "Wright, was born Jan. 20, 1712 at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died 1784 at Brimfield, Hampden county, Mass. ; married Oct. 1, 
1741 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass., to MARGARET BROOKS, died Oct. 28, 1813, 
at Brimfield, Mass. Resided at Brimfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield: 

Margaret, bora Apr. 11, 1742 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 27, 1813. 
John, born Feb. 6, 1743-4 (T. R.) ; married Sarah Moffatt.+ 
Zerah, born Dec. 25, 1745 (T. R.) ; married Eunice Dunham. + 
Mary (or Mercy), bora Nov. 29, 1747 (T. R.) ; died Nov. 17, 

1827 (T. R). Unmarried. 
Levi, born Mar. 16, 1750 (T. R.) 

Patience, born Nov. 2, 1751 (T. R.) ; died July 30, 1758 (T. R.) 
Abigail, born Sept. 10, 1754 (T. R.) ; married Thomas Steb- 
bins. -f- 
Abel, born Mar. 9, 1757 (T. R.) 

Patience, bora May 24, 1759 (T. R.) ; died Dec. 10, 1838 (T. R.), 
unmarried. 
507. X. Abi.iah, bora Feb. 8, 1764 (T. R.) ; married Polly Cadwell.+ 

Hlst . JOHN STEBBINS was one of the grantees of Brimfield, and in the first 

"/rim- and second division drew lot number 64. In the seating of the meeting house, 

Mass. Sept. 12, 1757, he and several others, with their wives, were placed "In the 

]'. :ii!n: pew on the left hand the East door". He signed the Non-Consumption Pledge 

on July 1, 1774. [See Appendix B.] 



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FIFTH GENERATION. 17!) 

188. 

I 42 6 2 

LEVI STEBBINS B - John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

/ 1'atlence Wright Abigail BrookB Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah \ 

son of Deacon John Stebbins and Patience Wright, was born July 5, 1718, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died April 1, 1747 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass. (Will pre- 
sented May 19, 1747.) He was married Dec. 19, 1738 (T. R.) at Brimfield, 
Mass. to MARY POST. Resided at Brimfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Brimfield : 

50S. I. Levi Jr., born Apr. 20, 1743 (T. R.) ; died June 29, 1803. 

509. II. Judah, born Apr. 22, 1745 (T. R.) ; married Ruth Cutler Dady.+ 

188a. 

i 42 8 2 

PATIENCE STEBBINS 5 John Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

(Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Sarah I 

daughter of John Stebbins and Patience Wright; died July 29 (or 23) 1750 at 
Brimfield, Mass. ; married Aug. 29, 1744 to JOSEPH HITCHCOCK, born Aug. 
25, 1719 at Brimfield, Mass., died May 7, 1788 at Brimfield, Mass., who was a 
son of Nathaniel Hitchcock and Abigail Lombard, as his second wife. He 
married third, Mary Burt. 

CHILDREN : 

510. I. Obed Hitchcock, born Aug. 7, 1745 ; married Mary Dunham. 

511. II. Nathaniel Hitchcock, born Aug. 21, 1746; married Ruth . 



189. 

1 45 (J o 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS r ' -, William Stebbins* Samuel Stebblns a Thomas Stebbins 2 

( Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

son of William Stebbins and Mercy Knowlton, was born Dec. 8, 1717 at Spring- 
field, Mass.; married Nov. 13 (or Dec. 6) 1747 at Springfield, Mass., to MAR- 
GARET ROOT, born Nov. 21, 1716, at Westfield, Mass.; died at Westfield, 
Mass., who was a daughter of Joshua Root and Margaret . Re- 
sided at Springfield, .Massachusetts. She married second Bagg. 



1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



192. 

„„bbins i 
t Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 



1 45 o 

WILLIAM STEBBINS"' \ William Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas sTjehbins : 



son of William Stebbins and Mercy Knowlton, was born Apr. 22, 1726 at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died Apr. 20, 1797 at Longmeadow, Mass. ; married May 8, 



180 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1753 at Springfield, Mass., to EUNICE WILLIAMS, born Sept. 1, 1723 at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died Oct. 21, 1805 at Middleboro, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Rev. Stephen Williams and Abigail Davenport. Resided at 
Springfield and Longraeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

512. 1. William, born June 26, 1756 ; married Margret . 

513. II. Stephen Williams, born June 6, 1758; married Eunice Street. 

Married 2nd, Widow Sarah Beers. -)- 

514. III. Eunice, born Nov. 16, 1760; married Rev. Joseph Barker. -4- 

WILLIAM STEBBINS was chosen selectman of Springfield in 1747. 

195. 

I 45 6 2 

EZRA STEBBINS 5 < William Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

I Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Sarah \ 

son of William Stebbins and Mercy Knowlton, was born Aug. 16, 1731 at 
Springfield (or Longmeadow) Mass. ; died Feb. 5, 1796 at Longmeadow, Mass. ; 
married Feb. 24. 1757 at Longmeadow, Mass., to MARGRET CHAPIN, born 
1743 at Springfield, Mass.; died Apr. 26, 1808 at Longmeadow, Mass., who 

was a daughter of Samuel Chapin of Ludlow and Anna . By 

occupation, farmer and stone cutter. Resided at Springfield, Mass. (until 
after 1723) and at Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Zadock, born Feb. 13, 1758; married Urania Burt. 4- 
Ezra, born Aug. 14, 1760; married Margret Bliss. + 
Mercy, born Mar. 16, 1763; married Stephen Cooley.-(- 
Ann, born Mar. 27, 1766; married Stephen Taylor. -4- 
William, born June 12, 1768; married Margaret Newel. -f- 
Ruth, born Jan. 17, 1771; died Sept. 18, 1776. 
Ebenezer, born Mar. 2, 1773; married Elizabeth Bliss. + 
Knowlton, born Oct. 1774; died Nov. 18, 1774. 
Knowlton (2d), born May 15, 1776. 

EZRA STEBBINS was a stone cutter by trade, executing orders for grave- 
stones, hearths, etc. He also engaged in farming. The following is a copy of 
a srant of land made to him in Springfield : 

"352 EZRA STEBBINS 

Persuant to ;i < Irant of ye Propri 'Is of ye < !omon & undivided Land in Springf 'd 
Called ye Inward Conion made by them Apl 2: 1754 & ye Direction of Sd 
propri'ts Sence with ye assistance of Chainmen appointed for that Purpose I 
have Laid out to EZRA STEBBINS ye 352d Lot in ye 13 teer of Lots Con- 
taining twelve acres. Begin at ye South Comer of John Jones Lot & measured 
East 1 Degr South twenty five Rod & a Half then north Eighty Rod then 



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FIFTH GENERATION. 181 

West 1 Degr North twenty five Rod & a half then South to ye first Bounds 
three Quarters of an acre in these Bounds for High way Laid out by me 
may 1762 

Surv'd by ye Instrue't of ye needle 

pr Moses Field propri'ts Surv'r. 
Springfield Apl 12th 1763 

Reed & Recorded in S'd Prop'rs Record Book Xo. 3 page 297 & Exam'd 
per Edw'd Pynchon 

Prop'rs Clerk." 

EZRA STEBBINS became quite an influential citizen of Springfield, and 
held various offices, among them being that of collector of taxes, as shown 
by the following commission : 

Commonwealth of f 

Massachusetts \ "The HONORABLE 



Seal 



HENRY GARDNER, ESQ.; 



Treasurer and Receiver-General of said Commonwealth, 
To EZRA STEBBINS Constable or Collector of Springfield. 
Greeting, &c. 

By Virtue of an Act of the Great and General Court or Assembly of the Com- 
monwealth of Massachusetts, begun and held at Boston, in the County of 
Suffolk, on Wednesday the Thirtieth Day of May, A. D. 1781 and continued 
by Adjournment to the Twelfth Day of September following, entitled, "An 
Act for apportioning and assessing a Tax of Three Hundred and Three Thou- 
sand Six Hundred and Thirty-four Pounds and Six Pence." 

"These are in the Name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to will 
and require you to collect all and every the Sums of Money mentioned in the 
List or Lists of the Tax or Assessment or your Town, District, Parish or 
other Place, made by the Assessors or Selectmen of the said Town, District, 
Parish, or other Place, and committed to you to collect; amounting in the 
Whole to the Sum of Six Hundred Pounds 14/3 % (£600. 14. 3%) In the 
Manner following: That is to say, — To collect the Whole of each respective 
Sum assessed on Each particular Person, set down in the said List or Lists, 
so that you duly pay me Moiety of the said List or Lists, unto Myself or 
Successor in Office, on or before the Fifteenth Day of January next, and 
make up and issue your Aecompts of the Whole thereof, with Myself, Treas- 
urer and Receiver-General of this Commonwealth, or my Successor in Office, 
on or before the Fifteenth Day of April next. And in Case any Person or 
Persons shall refuse or neglect to pay the several sum or sums whereat he or 
they are set in the Assessment and to pay the same upon Demand made, it 
shall and may be Lawful for you. and you arc hereby authorised and required, 
for Non-payment, to destrein the Person or Persons, so refusing or neglecting, 
by his or their Goods or Chatties; and the Distress or Distresses so taken, to 
keep for the Space of Four Days, at the Cost and Charges of the Owner 
thereof: and if the < Iwner does not pay the Sum or Sums of Money so assessed 



182 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

upon him, within the said Pour Days, then the said Distress or Distresses to 
be forthwith openly sold at an Outcry by you, for the Payment of the said 
Money. Notice of such Sale being posted up in some public Place in the same 
Town, District, Parish or other Place, Twenty four Hours beforehand; and 
the Overplus coming by said Sale (if any there be) over and above the Charges 
of taking and keeping the Distress or Distresses, to be immediately restored 
to the Owner, And if any Person or Persons assessed as aforesaid, shall re- 
fuse or neglect to pay the Sum or Sums so assessed, by the Space of 
Twelve Days after the Demand thereof, where no sufficient Distress can or 
may be found, whereby the same may be levied ; in every such Case, you are 
to apply yourself unto two or more of the Assessors within your Town, Dis- 
trict, Parish or other Place, for Warrant to Commit such Person or Persons 
to the common Goal, as the Law directs. And where any Person or Persons 
shall remove from your Town, not having paid the respective Sums or Pro- 
portions set upon him or them in said Tax or Assessment, you are hereby 
authorised and empowered to demand the Sum or Sums assessed upon such 
Person or Persons, in what Town or Place soever he or they may be found 
within this Commonwealth ; and upon Refusal or Neglect to pay the same, to 
destrain the said Person or Persons by his or their Goods or Chatties as afore- 
said : And for want of such Distress, to commit the Party to the common 
Goal, there to remain until Payment be made of the Sum or Sums so set upon 
him, with all Charges arising by Reason of such Commitment. And where 
no Person appears to discharge the Taxes on Non-resident Proprietors unim- 
proved Land, you will publish in Willis's Independent Chronicle, and that 
only, three Weeks successively, the Names of all such Proprietors where they 
are known, with the Sum of the Taxes on the several Rights or Divisions, and 
post the same in the Town where the said Land lays, for the term of one 
Month ; and if no Person shall appear thereupon to discharge said Taxes, in 
that Case you are to proceed to sell so much only of said unimproved Lands 
as will be sufficient to discharge said Taxes and intervening Charges, at 
Public Vendue, to the highest Bidder, giving legal Notice of the Time and 
Place and Manner of said Sale, excepting Lands belonging to Refugees; in 
which Case you will proceed according to the Resolutions of the General 
Assembly. And hereof you are to fail not, upon the Pains and Penalties as 
may in such Cases by Law be inflicted on you. 

Given under my Hand and Seal at Boston, the Fifteenth Day of December, 
One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one. 

H. Gardner." 

n. e. h. The stone which marks his grave in the old Springfield burying ground, 

Keg. bears the following inscription : 

XI. IX 
p. 336 

"In Memory of 

MR. EZRA STEBBINS 

Who died Feb. 5th 

1796 

In the 66th year 

of his Age: 



FIFTH GENERATION. 183 

Behold God taketh away, who can 

hinder him? Who will say unto him 

What doest thou?" 

The following inscription is found in the Longmeadow burying ground : 

"In Memory of 

MRS. MARGARET 

relect of 

MR. EZRA STEBBINS 

who died 

April 26 1808 

Aged 75 years 

The memory of the just is blessed." 
215. 

ABNER STEBBINS 8 \ Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbina 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

i Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l !■ 
Sarah ) 

son of Lieut. Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born May 3, 1724 at 
Longmeadow (or Springfield) Mass. ; died Nov. 19, 1810 at Brimfield, Mass. ; 
married Dec. 26, 1751 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass. to MARTHA SMITH, died 
Aug. 24, 1803 at Brimfield, Mass. By occupation, farmer. Resided at Brim- 
field, Mass. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield : 

523. I. Thomas, born Nov. 4, 1752 (T. R.) ; married [No. 504] Abigail 

Stebbins. + 

524. II. Hesadiah, born Oct. 25, 1754 (T. R.) ; married Betsy Sessions 

Babcock.-(- 
Abner, born Nov. 2, 1757 (T. R.) ; married Abigail Bacon.-f- 
Martha, born Feb. 20, 1760 (T. R.) ; married Medad Hitchcock.-f- 
Mary, born Feb. 6, 1763 (T. R.) ; married Aaron Hitchcock.-(- 
Josiah, born Nov. 19, 1765 (T. R.) ; married Laura Allen. -f- 
Vashti, born Oct. 18, 1770 (T. R.) ; married Jesse Hitchcock.-)- 

In the seating of the meeting-house Sept. 12, 1757, ABNER STEBBINS "^ory 
was placed "In the fore seat in the side gallery". He signed the Non- Brim- 
Consumption Pledge July 1, 1774. [See Appendix B.] Mask 

In the list of officers chosen at a town meeting, Oct. 7, 1774, is found "MR. p!3i3! 
ABNER STEBBINS En:" [Ensign] of the West Company of Brimfield. In p. 321. 
1779 it is recorded that there was clue ABNER STEBBINS, nine pounds for 
service in the Revolutionary War. 



525. 


III. 


526. 


IV. 


527. 


V. 


528. 


VI. 


529. 


VII. 



History 



p 305 

p. 321 



531. 


II. 


532. 


in. 


533. 


IV 



184 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

217. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 5 \ Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

/ Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l 1 
Sarah I 

son of Lieut. Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born Jan. 30, 1729 (T. R.) 
at Brimfield, Mass.; died May 28, 1769 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass.; married 
July 5, 1758 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass. to JERUSHA KING. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield : 

530. I. Benjamin Jr., born Aug. 12, 1759 (T. R.) ; married Miriam Hunt- 
ley.+ 
Jotham, born Apr. 21. 1761 (T. R.) ; married Phebe Ellinwood.+ 
David, born June 15, 1763 (T. R.) [See Unidentified D.] 

Jerusha, born Aug. 2, 1765 (T. R.) ; married 1st, 

Walker; married 2nd, Turner. 

534. V. Solomon, born June 12, 1768 (T. R.) 

EBENEZER STEBBINS' name is included in the muster roll of Captain 
"/ . Ebenezer Moulton's company (Colonel Pomeroy's regiment) in the expedition 

field, to Crown Point, from September 11 to December 25, 1755. [Massachusetts 

p 339. Archives, Book 94, page 45.] He was assigned to the "Second Seat in the 

front gallery" in the seating of the meeting house, Sept. 7, 1757. 

In 1779 there was due to the widow of BENJAMIN STEBBINS, for service 
in the Revolutionary war, twenty -three pounds. 

218. 

48 G 2 

' Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

' Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born July 16, 1731 ; married 
Mar. 24, 1778 at Northampton, Mass. to BETHIA TERRY, born at Spring- 
field, Mass., who was a daughter of Thomas Terry and Martha Miller. Re- 
sided at Monson, Mass. [We have no positive knowledge of any children, but 
infer that Alanson, who married Elizabeth Shafer, was their son. See Uni- 
dentified A.] She married second, Daniel Squier of Belchertown, Mass. 

219. 

I 48 6 2 

EBENEZER STEBBINS r> -Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

/ Mar; Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born Oct. 25, 1734 (T. R.) at 

Brimfield, .Mass.; married Mar. 5, 1772 (or 1773) at Brimfield, Mass. to DIA- 

DEMIA BURT, who was probably a daughter of Deacon Henry Burt and 

Bethiah Fere. Resided at Monson, Mass. 



ASAHEL STEBBINS s 1 

1 



FIFTH GENERATION. 185 

CHILDREN, bom at Monson, Mass.: 



535. I. Cyrene (daughter), burn Oct. 21, 1773. 

536. II. Bela (son), born Oct. 14, 1775. 



JAMES STEBBINS B \ Thomais Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

IK IWI.ANI > STEBBINS l }■ 
Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born Apr. 29, 1740; died Jan. 21, 
1821. ae. 80 years (G. S.) at Monson. Mass.; married Jan. 10, 1765 (T. R.) at 
Brimfield, Mass. to DEBORAH HOAR, born Sept. 19. 1744 at Brimfield, Mass., 
died Oct. 26, 1840, ae. 96 years (G. S.), who was a daughter of Deacon Joseph 
Hoar and Deborah Colton. Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

537. I. Titus, born Sept. 27, 1767; married Sarah Vinton. + 

538. II. Lucy, born Sept. 10. 1769. 

539. III. Rhoda, born Nov. 5, 1771. 

540. IV. Heman, born Feb. 14. 1774; settled at Homer, N. Y. 

541. V. James, born Jan. 31, 1777 ; married Eunice Tidd.+ 

542. VI. Lucinda, born July 15. 1779 ; married Walter Eaton, Nov. 29, 

1S20. 

543. VII. Rufus, born Oct. 15, 1781; married Phebe Filer. + 

544. VIII. Nancy, born Oct. 16, 1784; married Elisha Wells in 1811 at 

Homer, N. Y. 

221. 

BETHUEL STEBBINS 5 \ Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas slebbins 2 

f Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born 1735-1742; died Nov. 26, 
1811 at Westfield, Orleans County, Vermont; married in 1766 to MARY 
SHAPLEIGH (or SHAPLEY), died in 1824 (or May 31, 1831), at Westfield, 
Orleans County, Vermont. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Monson and 
Brimfield, Mass., and Westfield, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

Molly, born June 2, 1767. 

Bethuel, born Jan. 22, 1769: married Patience Hitchcock, 2nd 

Eunice Russell 3rd; Thirsa .+ 

Abigail, born Jan. 21, 1771. 

Rowena, born Mar. 30, 1773 ; married Aaron Frost, Jan. 7, 1810. 



( 



545. 


I. 


546. 


II. 


547. 


III. 


548. 


IV. 



186 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

549. V. Annis, born Mar. 30, 1775. 

550. VI. Olive, born Mar. 17, 1777; married David Hitchcock. + 

551. VII. Jairus, born Sept. 21, 1782; married Sally Crowel.+ 



222. 

JESSE STEBBINS 5 - Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born Jan. 25, 1744; died Jan. 
25, 1834 (he was 90 years of age the day he died) at Monson, Mass.; married 
Dec. 6, 1768 [Records First Congregational Church] at Colchester, New Lon- 
don County, Conn., to BEULAH MUNN. He was married second, to ELIZA- 
BETH MARY SQUIRES, in 1780, who died Jan. 23, 1821, ae. 65 years. Re- 
ligion, congregational. Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Luther, born Sept. 7, 1769 ; married Ruby .-+- 

Sarah, born Dec. 30, 1770. 



552. 


I. 


553. 


II. 


554. 


III. 


555. 


IV. 


556. 


V. 


557. 


VI. 


558. 


VII. 


559. 


VIII. 


560. 


IX. 


561. 


X. 


562. 


XI. 


563. 


XII. 



Rebecca, born Mar. 6, 1772; married Thaddeus Stebbins. -4- 

Jesse, born Jan. 17, 1774; married Phebe Bishop. -|- 

Thomas, born Oct. 9, 1775 ; married Mary Frost, Sept. 27, 1801. 

Benjamin, born Aug. 16, 1777; died Aug. 31, 1777. 

Betsy, born May 10, 1781; married Jonathan Damon.4- 

Beulah, born Jan. 6, 1783; married Gideon Merrick. -4- 

Amelia, born May 20, 1785; married Ebenezer Frost.+ 

Samuel, born June 13, 1788; married Harriet Clark, May 27, 
1810. 

Persis, born July 4, 1792 ; died 1794. 

Polly, born Oct. 16, 1794 ; died Aug. 30, 1799. 



223. 

JUSTUS STEBBINS 5 . Tlionms Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 

Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn. was born in 1746 at Brimfield, Mass.; 

married in 1773 to ABIGAIL , who died Dec. 17, 1842, ae. 88 

years. Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 
564. I. Justice, born 1774; married Abigail .-J- 



FIFTH GENERATION. 187 



224. 

I 48 6 2 

THADDEUS STEBBINS B < Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel StebbinB 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

iim^^uu h*.***.*. x iMaryMunn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah 1 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Munn, was born in 1754; married in 1793 
to [No. 554] REBECCA STEBBINS, born Mar. 6, 1772, who was a daughter 
of Jesse Stebbins and Beulah Munn. Resided at Monson, Mass. Many years 
ago this family went to the Shaker settlement at Enfield, Conn., and made 
their home. 

CHILDREN : 

Persis, born May 7, 1794. 

Nabby, born Aug. 31, 1796. 

Hiram, born Feb. 3, 1797; died Sept. 23, 1883, ae. 86 years 7 

mos. (T. R.) 
Hannah, born Nov. 30, 1798. 
Thomas, born Sept. 23, 1800. 

Jesse, born May 20, 1802 ; married Elizabeth . 

Luther, born Mar. 23, 1804. 
Sarah, born Jan. 12, 1812. 



565. 


I. 


566. 


II. 


567. 


III. 


568. 


rv. 


569. 


v. 


570. 


VI. 


571. 


VII. 


572. 


VIII. 



I 61 9 2 

REBECCA STEBBINS 5 < Joseph Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

a^iuuwn. k, « / Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 



1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born June 29, 1701 ; died 
Jan. 16, 1760, aged 58 years ; married June 15, 1731 to DANIEL NOBLE, born 
Nov. 25, 1700 at Westfield, Mass., died July 2, 1779 at Westfield, Mass., who 
was a son of James Noble and Ruth - — . Occupation, shoemaker. 

CHILDREN : 

Ruth Noble, born Mar. 6, 1732 ; married David Noble. 
Daniel Noble, born Mar. 5, 1734; married Anna Norton. 
Ezekiel Noble, born Nov. 15, 1736 ; died Sept. 16, 1760. 
Mary Noble, born Aug. 19, 1738 ; married Daniel Smith. 
James Noble, born Apr. 28. 1742; married Mercy Norton. 

241. 

I 61 9 2 

JOSEPH STEBBINS s - Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

I Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born Sept. 23, 1705, at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died Mar. 8, 1793, at Springfield, Mass. ; married May 30, 1736 



573. 


I. 


574. 


II. 


575. 


III. 


576. 


IV. 


577. 


V. 



188 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

at Springfield, Mass. to [No. 299] MARY STEBBINS, born Aug. 15, 1715 at 
Springfield, Mass., died Jan. 9, 1803 at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter 
of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Ely. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

578. I. Joseph, born Mar. 16, 1737 ; married Eunice Brewer.-)- 

579. II. Mary, born Feb. 14, 1740; married Ariel Collins. + 

5S0. III. Gad, born May 31, 1748 ; married Sarah Buckminster.-f- 
581. IV. Lois, born Sept. 22, 1758 ; died Apr. 1758. 



242. 

SARAH STEBBINS B - Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas sTjebbins 2 

I Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born Jan. 25, 1708 ; died 
Aug. 26, 1761, at Springfield, Mass. ; married Dec. 5, 1733 to JOHN BURT, 
born Apr. 13, 1712 at Springfield, Mass., died Sept. 14, 1794, at Springfield, 
Mass., who was a son of Captain John Burt and Abigail Rix. 

CHILDREN : 

582. I. Sarah Burt, born Apr. 24, 1736 ; married Oct. 20, 1757, Jonathan 

Church. 

583. II. Moses Burt, born Jan. 6, 1739 ; married Nov. 26, 1767, Ruth Hitch- 

cock. 

584. III. John Burt, born Nov. 20, 1740; married Feb. 13, 1772, Mabel 

Cooley. • 

585. IV. Abigail Burt, born Jan. 23, 1743 ; married Apr. 30, 1763, Nathan 

Bliss. 

586. V. Elam Burt, born Nov. 25, 1744; married Nov. 29, 1770, Loice 

Bliss. 

587. VI. Rix Burt, born Nov. 10, 1748 ; married Apr. 7, 1772, Lucy Mun. 

243. 

161 9 o 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas .-7<-bbins 2 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 r 
Sarah \ 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born June 18, 1710; died 
July (or Jan.) 1734; married Mar. 26, 1733 at Springfield, Mass. to THOMAS 
MERRICK, bom Jan. 13, 1704 at Springfield, Mass., died at Springfield, 
Mass., who was a son of John Merrick and Mary Day. He married second, 
Mary Warner. 

CHILDREN : 

588. I. Eunice Merrick, born Dec. 1733; died July 1734. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 189 

245. 

61 



5S9. 


I. 


590. 


II. 


591. 


III. 


592. 


IV. 


593. 


V. 


594. 


VI. 


595. 


VII. 


59G. 


VIII. 


597. 


IX. 


598. 


X. 



AARON STEBBINS 5 (called Aaron 2nd) \ Joseph Stebblnsi .hStebbinsa 

I Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 J 

Thomas Stebbins 2 I:< i'.H.AXH STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born June 21, 1715 at Spring- 
field. Mass.; died Jan. 22, ITS!) at Springfield, Mass.; married Dec. 30 (or 4), 
1742 to MARY WRIGHT, born Aug. 14, 1723, died Mar. 5, 1804 at Somers, 
Conn. Resided at Springfield and Wilbrabam, Mass. Removed to "The 
Western Reserve." 

CHILDREN : 

Rebecca, born Oct. 7. 1743; married Soul. 

Rhoda, burn Mar. 3, 1745; married Deacon Samuel Fuller. 
Aaron, born Dec 18, 1747; married Esther Beebe; married 2d 

Zeruiah Green; married 3d Doreas Nash.-f- 
Mary, bom Aug. 7, 1750. 

Eunice, born Aug. 7, 1750; married Aaron Stebbins. -f- 
Joel, born Mar. 11, 1752; married Widow Sarah Beebe. + 
Lois, born Fob. 1757; married Willard Warriner.-f 
Daniel, born Jan. 29, 1759; married first Betsy Jones; married 

second, Rachel Blodget.-f- 
Seth, born Jan. 20, 1761. 
Enoch, born Jan. 5, 1763; died Feb. 22, 1831 (T. R.) at Wilbra- 

ham, Mass. 

[See Appendix D.] 

246. 

i 61 9 2 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS 5 1 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah \\ right 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 

Sarah 1 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Rebecca Colton, was born Oct. 20, 1717; died 
Aug. 8, 1802; married May 7, 1737 (Nov. 18, 1738), to CAPTAIN TIMOTHY 
BLISS, born March 2, 1713 at Springfield, Mass.. died Aug. 18, 1769, who was 
a son of Thomas Bliss and Hannah Cadwell. 

CHILDREN : 

599. I. Timothy (Charles) Bliss, born Jan. 17, 1741; married Thankful 

Merrick. 

600. II. Elizabeth Bliss, born Aug. 30, 1743 ; married Mar. 19, 1773 Joshua 

Loring of Boston ; died June 15, 1811. 

601. III. Eunice Bliss, born Oct. 28, 1745; married Marcus Marble. 

602. IV. Hannah Bliss, born Oct. 17, 1747; married Jan. 1, 1767, Andrew 

Colton. 

603. V. Charles Bliss ; died young. 



190 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

604. VI. Lois Bliss, born Jan. 11, 1752 ; married Nov. 29, 1770, Elam Burt. 

605. VII. Phebe Bliss, bom Oct, 6, 1757 ; married June 1788 ; Justin Lom- 

bard. 

248. 

(62 9 2 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 5 - Benjamin Stebbins 4 Joseph St'ebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

( Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Martha Ball, was born Mar. 8, 1702, at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died Sept. 11, 1783 at Springfield, Mass. ; married Dec. 17, 1724 
at Springfield, Mass. to MARY DAY, born Jan. 20, 1706 at Springfield, Mass., 
died Nov. 5, 1796 at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of John Day and 
Mary Smith. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

606. I. Mary, baptized Nov. 7, 1726; married Roger Cooley.+ 

607. II. Benjamin, born Mar. 8, 1727 ; married Sabra Minor.-)- 

608. III. Elizabeth, baptized June 4, 1730; married Aug. 19, 1752, Samuel 

Leonard. 

609. IV. Vashti, baptized Aug. 13, 1732; married May 21, 1760, Elnathan 

Bush. 

In the old burial ground at Springfield, Mass., there is a gravestone on 
which is the following inscription : 

"In memory of MR. BENJAMIN STEBBINS who died 11 Sep. 1783 in the 
82 year of his age. 

Death is a debt to nature due 

Which I have paid and so must you." 

249. 



FRANCIS STEBBINS 5 - Benjamin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Widow Martha Bali Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

i.-uw LAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Sarah I 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Martha Ball, was born Nov. 19, 1703, at Spring- 
field, Mass.; died Mar. 18, 1772 at Springfield, Mass.; married Sept. 1, 1774 
to DINAH COLTON, born Sept. 19, 1712, at Springfield, Mass., died Feb. 4, 
1759 at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Thomas Colton and Johanna 
Warriner. Resided at Springfield, Mass. No issue. 

B Ur f S On the "Fourteenth day of March Anno: Dom : 1731-2, FRANCIS STEB- 

Cent BINS was chosen one of the Fence Viewers for the Town of Springfield for ye 

Spring- year Ensuing". 

n eld On the stone which marks his grave in the old burial ground at West 

'' 474 Springfield, is the following inscription : 



( 



FIFTH GENERATION. 191 

"In memory of 

MR. FRANCIS STEBBINS 

who died March 18, 1792 

in the 69 year 

of his age. 

So brittle is the State of Man 

So soon it doth decay 
So all the glory of this world 
Must pass and fade away."' 

250. 

(62 9 2 

MARTHA STEBBINS' -Benjamin Stcbbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

/ \S iriow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 
i;i iULAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Martha Ball, was born Nov. 14, 1705; died 
at West Springfield, Mass.; married Nov. 21, 1728 to SAMUEL DAY, born 
Oct. 8, 1698, at West Springfield, Mass.; died 1773 at West Springfield, Mass., 
who was a son of Samuel Day and Mary Dumbleton. He was deacon in the 
Congregational Church. Resided at West Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Martha Day, born Oct. 1, 1729 ; married Jonathan Kilborn. 
Lydia Day, born Feb. 16, 1732; married Joseph Bedortha. 

Orpha Day, born May 21, 1734; married 

of Amherst, Mass. 
Tabitha Day, born Apr. 20, 1737 ; married Ebenezer Cadwell. 
Esther Day, born June 13, 1740; died Aug. 3, 1811. 
Samuel Day, born July 23, 1743 ; married Lois Merrick. 

251. 

1 6° 9 2 

MIRIAM STEBBINS 8 ■ Benjamin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas sfehbins 2 

I Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 | 

l:i HVLAND STEBBINS l f 
Sarah ' 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Martha Ball, was born Oct. 8, 1707 ; mar- 
ried Nov. 20, 1735 to NATHANIEL WILLISTON, born Jan. 28, 1707 at Spring- 
field, Mass., died July 18, 1748, who was a son of Joseph Williston and Mary 
(Parsons) Ashley. She was married second in 1749 to CALEB PARSONS, 
born Dec. 27, 1699 at Springfield, Mass., died July 24, 1760, who was a son of 
Ebenezer Parsons and Margaret Marshfield. 



610. 


I. 


611. 


II. 


612. 


III. 


613 


IV. 


614. 


V. 


615. 


VI. 



CHILDREN : 



616. I. Nathaniel Williston. 

617. II. Elihu Williston. 

618. III. Israel Williston. 

619. IV. Mary Williston. 



620. 


I. 


621. 


II. 


622. 


III. 


623. 


IV. 



192 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

253. 

(62 9 2 

MERCY STEBBINS 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Widow Martha Ball Sarab Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Sarah I 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Martha Blaekman Ball, was born July 
24, 1715 at Springfield, Mass. ; married Dec. 27, 1749, at Springfield, Mass. to 
THOMAS ROOT, born Sept. 27, 1720 at Westfield, Mass., who was a son of 

Joshua Root and Margaret . Resided at Sheffield and Great 

Barrington, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Naomi Root, born Jan. (or June) 19, 1753. 

John Root, born Jan. 1, 1754. 

Thomas Root, born Sept. 1, 1756 ; died Jan. 11, 1757. 

David Root ; married and had 3 children ; 

died in Great Barrington, Mass. 

256. 

I 63 9 ° 

HANNAH STEBBINS s \ Thomas Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Sarah .Strong Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 )■ 

Sarah I 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Sarah Strong, was born Aug. 17, 1706; died 
Mar. 19, 1762; married Jan. 23, 1727 to JOSEPH WILLISTON, born Dec. 28, 
1700 at Springfield, Mass., died Aug. 21, 1747 at Springfield, Mass., who was 
a son of Joseph Williston and Mary (Parsons) Ashley. 

CHILDREN : 

Noah Williston, born Nov. 11, 1728; died June 4, 1732. 

Joseph Williston, born Dec. 6, 1731 ; married Mary Morgan. 

Noah Williston, born July 3, 1734 ; graduate of Yale College in 
1757; married Hannah Peyson. [See Addenda.] 
627. IV. Thomas S. Williston, born July 28, 1737; married Elizabeth 
Marshfield. 

Consider Williston, born Aug. 3, 1739. 

Margaret Williston, born Nov. 1741 ; died Feb. 18, 1770. 

Gad Williston, born Oct. 26, 1744. 
631. VIII. Hannah Williston, born Nov. 7, 1746. 

258. 

I 63 9 •» 

MEHITABLE STEBBINS 5 - Tho m as Stebb ins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas sfebbins 2 

( Sarah Strong Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 !• 
Sarah I 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Sarah Strong, was born in 1709 ; died Apr. 
4, 1790, at Brimfield, Mass.; married Jan. 15, 1734, at Springfield, Mass. to 



624. 


I. 


625. 


II. 


626. 


III. 



628. 


V. 


629. 


VI. 


630. 


VII. 



FIFTH GENERATION. L93 

ICHABOD BLISS, born Dec. 19. 1705 at Springfield, Mass., died Aug. 16, 
1766 at Brimfield, Mass., who was a son of Thomas Bliss and Hannah Cadwell. 
Resided at Brimfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

632. I. Sarah Bliss, born June 21, 17.56; married John Moore of Union, 

Conn. 

633. II. Mehitable Bliss, born Jan. 1738 ; married Thomas Moore, of Union, 

Conn. 

634. III. Margaret Bliss, born Dee. 6, 1740 ; married Dr. Joseph Moffat. 

635. IV. Thomas Bliss, born Oct. 26, 1742; married Apr. 25, 1765, Sarah 

King of Palmer, Mass. 
tiljti. V. Eunice Bliss, born May G, 1745; died Sept. 5, 1747 (or 1757). 
u':>7. VI. John Bliss, born July 26, 1747 ; married Esther Wales of Union, 

Conn. 

292. 

AMY STEBBINS 5 lohn Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins J 

I Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Ilaticali Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

daughter of John Stebbins and Sarah Warriner. was born Aug. 6, 1724, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Oct. 7, 1760; married Feb. 2, 1745, to LIEUTENANT 
JACOB WHITE, born Nov. 13, 1716. at West Springfield, Mass., died Jan. 
10, 1762, who was a son of Daniel White and Hannah Bagg. Occupation, 
saddler. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

6:58. I. Amy White, born July 25, 1745; married Dr. Chauncey Brewer of 

West Springfield. 
Jacob White, born Jul}' 11, 1747. 
Luther White, born Sept. 11, 174!). 
Lucy White, born Dee. 7, 1751 ; died Nov. 8, 1753. 
Lucy White, born Mar. 1, 1754; died Dec. 5, 1757. 
Calvin White, born July 19, 1756. 
Paul White, born July 29, 1759; (perhaps) died in Springfield 

May 18, 1812. 

294. 

EDWARD STEBBINS '' \ John Stebbins a Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I '-.- ■ iner Sarah Doi-cliestei Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 

Sarah \ 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Warriner. was born Sept. 26, 1729 (or 1730), 
at Springfield, Mass.; died Apr. lit. 1816, a1 Springfield, Mass.; married Feb. 
19, 1761, at Springfield, Mass.. to ELIZABETH BURT, born Apr. 8, 1740 (or 
Apr. 17, 1741), at Springfield. Mass.. died Sept. 8, 1821, at Springfield. Mass., 
13 



639. 


II. 


640. 


III. 


641. 


IV. 


642. 


V. 


643. 


VI. 


644. 


VII. 



647. 


III. 


648. 


IV. 


649. 


V. 


650. 


VI. 


651. 


VII. 


652. 


VIII. 


653. 


IX. 


654. 


X. 


655. 


XI. 


656. 


XII. 


657. 


XIII. 



194 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

who was a daughter of Joseph Burt and Thankful McRanny. Resided at 
Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

645. I. Amy, born Oct. 9, 1761; married Nov. 29, 1781, Earl Cooley. 

She died Jan. 22, 1840. 

646. II. Bathsheba, born Dec. 26, 1762; married Feb. 19, 1781, Remem- 

brance Smith. 
Elizabeth, born Oct. 16, 1764; died June 16, 1841. 
Warham, born Dec. 7, 1765; married Sarah Williams. + 
Elam, born Mar. 23, 1768; married Ruth Hitchcock. + 
Edward, born Feb. 20, 1770; married Anna Taylor. -f 
Levi, born July 17 (or 11), 1772. 
Levi, born Feb. 7, 1774; married Amia Pierce. 4- 
Ithamer, born Mar. 26, 1776; married [No. 718] Deborah Steb- 
bins. + 
Luther, born Mar. 27, 1778 ; married Mahala Judd.-f 
Lois, born Jan. 1, 1781 ; married Feb. 14, 1801, Luther Russel. 
James, born Jan. 28, 1783. 
Henry, born Jan. 28, 1783 ; married Sarah Prince. 4- 

EDWARD STEBBINS was captured by the Indians and taken to Green- 
field or Deerfield, tied to one of the Indians. The Indians got drunk, and he 
was enabled to release himself. He returned to Springfield and revealed the 
plan of the Indians to sack the town. 

295. 

I 68 9 2 

ASAPH STEBBINS B - -Tohn Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

( Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l ]■ 
Sarah 1 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Warriner, was born Feb. 3, 1732, at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died July 20, 1806, at Granby, Mass. ; married to LUCY BARD- 
WELL, born in 1743, died Feb. 18, 1826, age 83 years, at Granby, Mass. 
Resided at Granby, Hampshire County, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

658. I. John, born Dec. 22, 1763; married first, Susanna Warner; mar- 

ried second, Jerusha Clark. 4- 

659. II. Lucy, born Aug. 3, 1765 ; married Levi Smith ; died July 11, 

1837. 

660. III. Asaph, born June 26, 1767; died 1822 (or 1823) ; unmarried. 

661. IV. Henian, born July 14, 1769; married Sarah Dickinson. 4- 

662. V. Asphia (or Apphia), born Oct. 17, 1771; married Joel Preston. 

She died Feb. 2, 1812. 

663. VI. Lois, born Dec. 31, 1773; married John Smith. She died Mar. 

13, 1842. 



664. 


VII. 


665. 


VIII. 


666. 


IX. 


667. 


X. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 195 

Roxa. 

Sylvanus, born Oct. 27. 1778; married first, Lucinda Kellogg; 

married second, Philena (Arnold) Strong.-(- 
Erastus. born Apr. 4, 1781 ; married Ruth Smith. + 
Roxa. born Jan. "JO. 1783 ; married Chester Ferry. She died July 

24. 1855. He died July 7, 1856. 

ASAPH STEBBINS was a small man, and very active. He served in the 
French and Indian war, and was wounded by Indians near Ticonderoga. He 
served in Captain Taylor's army. He entered the Revolutionary war from 
Granby, Mass. Straying from camp one day, he was shot twice by Indians, — 
once in the thigh, and once through the elbow. They supposed him to be dead 
and left him. After rallying he made his way back near to his camp and 
hailed some of his comrades, who on recognizing his voice, went to his relief. 
He lived for several years after this, but was always lame. 

298. 

CALEB STEBBINS B - Thomas Stebbins * Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins -• 

I Mary Ely Sarah Graves Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Ely, was born Apr. 1, 1712, at Springfield, 
Mass.; died Feb. 22, 1796, at Wilbraham. Mass.: married Nov. 23, 1732, at 
Wilbraham, Mass., to ELIZABETH WARRINER, born June 16, 1713, at 
Springfield, Mass., died Apr. 29, 1805, at Springfield, Mass., who was a daugh- 
ter of Ebenezer Warriner and Joanna Dickinson. Resided at Springfield and 
Wilbraham, Mass. (1743). 

CHILDREN : 

Elizabeth, born Dee. 30, 1733; married Phineas Hitchcock. -(- 
Abigail, born June 13, 1736 ; married Stephen Colton.-)- 
Ruth, born Sept. 15, 1738 ; married Stephen Hitchcock. + 
Caleb, born Jan. 6, 1742; married Mehitable Chapin.-)- 
Martha, born Feb. 15, 1745 ; married Aug. 9, 1771, Joseph Chapin. 
Justin, born Jan. 3, 1748 (or 1749) ; married Hannah Hyde.+ 
Lucy, born Apr. 13, 1755 ; married Jan. 2, 1779, Jonathan Cooley. 

CALEB STEBBINS evidently went to Wilbraham (then a part of Spring- 
field) in 1739, as his descendants have several deeds of land in the "east road" 
bearing that date. In 1741 he located on the farm which was, in 1863, occu- 
pied by his grandsons, Jason and George. This property remained in the 
Stebbins family until the home farm was sold by Mrs. George Henry Stebbins 
in 1875. The adjoining farm, which is owned by Jason Stebbins, was originally 
a part of his homestead. In a history of Palmer, a town adjoining Wilbraham, 
there is a list of a company of minute men, including CALEB STEBBINS and 
several other names apparently belonging to Wilbraham, to which is appended 
the statement that twenty-one or twenty-two men of the company belonged 



668. 


I. 


669. 


II. 


670. 


III. 


671. 


IV. 


672. 


V. 


673. 


VI. 


674. 


VII. 



196 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

to Palmer, indicating that the remainder came from other towns, presumably 
near by. This was Colonel John WortliLusjton's company of minute men. The 
records in the office of the Secretary of Massachusetts show that CALEB 
STEBBINS was a sergeant, and was credited with £1. 13. 6, for which a 
warrant was advised June 14, 1757. 

April 6, 1764, at a special meeting, it was "voted and Granted to CALEB 
STEBBINS of this Town and to Joseph Miller of Springfield [now Ludlow] 
Four acres of Land for the Priviledge or Conveniancy of Erecting a Grist Mill 
on or near the South side of the North Ministry Lot in this Town on a Brook 
Called 12 mile Brook— upon condition that the said STEBBINS & Miller will 
Erect or cause to be Erected a good Grist Mill and keep (or cause to be kept) 
the Said mill in good Repair from the time of said mill being Budded thence 
forward for the Space of 15 years on said Brook — and also upon Condition 
that the said STEBBINS & Miller will secure & save this Town from any & 
all Charges which may any way arise on account thereof During the Natural 
Life of the Revd Noah Mirick now Pastor of this Town — and also upon Condi- 
tion that the said STEBBINS & Miller will give or pay or cause to be paid 
to this Town the Sum of Twenty four Shillings Lawful money at the Decease 
of the said Revd Noah Mirick— Upon the Said STEBBINS & Miller fullfillin- 
the before mentioned Conditions the said 4 acres of Land is to be theirs for- 
ever but if not then the Said Land is to return to this Town again. 

Attest Ezra Baker Town Clerk". 
This mill was erected and was the first grist-mill in the town. To this he 
afterward added a saw-mill. 

Rattlesnakes were common at that time, and while at work one day in the 
field CALEB STEBBINS and his dog were bitten by one. He was cared for 
in the generally accepted manner and recovered. The dog buried himself, 
digging a hole for the purpose, and after two or three days came out all 
right. 

A school was sustained in the cellar of his house for some time, benches 
having been placed there for the accommodation of the pupils. 

His name is found on a Non-Consumption Pledge in 1774. [See Appen- 

Mass dix B.l 

J 

wiibra- There was considerable discussion as to the location of the meeting-house. 

c>nt On October 28, 1745. it was "Voated to Build the Meeting House on the Hill 

Called Wigwam Hill", and "to Chuse some judicious men to advise us to 
some measure whereby we may Establish a Place where to Erect a Meeting 
House in this Precinct. It was "Voated that Mr. John Worthington, Mr. 
Francis Ball, and Mr. Timothy Nash be advisers in the affair aforesaid"; and 
CALEB STEBBINS is to "apply himself to said advisors in behalf of the 
Precinct". CALEB STEBBINS failed in his mission, or the committee either 
would not act or could no1 be assembled, or else they were merely an advisory 
committee, for, on November 4, 17-15, a committee was chosen to "determine 
the Place or Spot on the Overplus Land on ye Middle Division, viewing the 
land a1 large, where the firsl Meeting House shall he erected." 

In the burying ground at the Pour Corners is a tablet bearing the following 
inscription : 



FIFTH GENERATION. 197 

In Memory of 

MR, CALEB STEBBINS 

who died 

Feb. 24. 1796, 

Aged 8G years. 

Will of CALEB STEBBINS. 

(Labeled "The Coppe of CALEB STEBBINS will of Wilbraham, Deceased".) 

In the Name of God Amen. 

I CALEB STEBBINS of Wilbraham in the County of Hampshire anil 
Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, yeoman, Being Infirm 
of Body But of Sound mind and memory thanks be given to God Calling to 
mind the mortality of my Body knowing that it is Appointed for all men Once 
to die Do make and ordain this my Last will and testament as follows Viz: I 
Commend my Soul to God that (lave it and my Body I remit to the Earth by 
Decent Buriel hoping through the merits of Christ my redeemer To be mad 
partaker of Everlasting Hapiness Both of Soul and Body at the Resurrection 
of the Just and as Touching Worldly Estate that Blessed me withall in this 
Life, I (live Bequeath Devise and Dispose of the same in the folowing manner 
for my Just Debets and Funeral Expenses Being first paid that is to say 
Imprimis I Give and Bequeath to Elizabeth Stebbins my dearly Beloved wife 
the use and improvement of one third part of all my Real Estate During her 
Remaining my widow as also the use and improvement of all my Houshold 
movable Estate During her remaining my widow as a foresd As also to her 
I Give the iise and improvement of our Good Cow To be kept for her by my 
son Caleb as also I Give her wood Cut tit for the lire to be provided by my son 
Caleb during Her remaining my widow as aforesaid 

I Give and Bequeath to my son Caleb Stebbins his heirs and assigns forever 
all my Estate Both real and personal Lying and being in wilbraham aforesd 
or Else whare Except — I Give and Bequeath to my son Justin Stebbins his 
heirs and assigns for Ever one tract or parsal of land lying Tn wilbraham as 
follows Jining East on monson line and south on Jeremiah Daniels Land now 
Des'd and on Jeams Corkins and partly on Samuel Bishops Land Extending 
as far west on Said Bishops Land as Zebulon Chapin South East Corner Which 
bounds is three oak Staddles with Stones about them thence northerly to a 
Stak and Stone thence' Northerly to Enock Chapin Land which he now own 
thence Easterly on sd Chapin Land to monson line afors'd suposed to Contain 
one hundred and ten acres. As also I Give to him my small gun which I had 
of my Hon father thomas Stebbins des'd. I Give and Bequeath To the children 
of my Daughter Elizabeth Hitchcock Late Des'd Vis phineas Hitchcock 
Chileab Hitchcock alpheus Hitchcock Elizabeth Hitchcock Lois Hitchcock 
Dorothy Hitchcock and Lovina Hitchcock the sum of four pounds Ten Shil- 
lings to be Equally Devided Between them 1 Give and Bequeath the sum of 
fore pounds ten shillings To my Daughter abigail Colton besids what I have 
already Give her. I Give and Bequeath to my daughter Ruth Hitchcock the 
sum of four pounds ten Shillings besids what I have already Given her. I 
give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Chapin the sum of four pounds ten 



198 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

shillings Besids what I have already Given her. I Give and Bequeath Unto 
Lucy Cooly the Sum of four pounds ten Shillings besids what I have already 
Given her. 

And my will and pleasure further is and I hereby order and Direct that all 
the Several Legacies here in Before Given to my Daughters and Grand 
Children afors'd named be paid by my Son Caleb Stebbins to them out of that 
part of my household moveables Goods or Estate which I have herein Given 
and Bequeathed the use and Improvement of my sd wife Elizabeth As herein 
is Exprest so far as the same will amount towards Satisfying all the several 
Legacys afors'd 

And if the same shall be ins'ficant there for I here by order and direct that my 
said son Caleb pay the Remainder of all The afores'd several Leg'eys here in 
Given and Bequeathed as afores'd Out of that part of my Estate which I have 
here in Given and Bequeathed to him in this my will and in case he shall 
Refuse To do I here by order and direct that so much thereof as shall Be 
Sufficiant to settle remaining part of s'd Legacys be set out to them by three 
Indiffrant free holders to be appointed by The Judg of probats for that pur- 
pose and I hereby Further order and direct that my sd son Caleb pay all the 
Afores'd Several Legacyes hereinbefore Given and Bequeathed Within twelve 
months after my said wife decease. 

And I hereby nomanate and appoint my s'd wife Elizabeth and my s'd son 
Caleb Executors of this my Last will and Testament hereby Revoking and 
making nul and Void All former wills and Bequests by me here tofore made 
Approving this and this only as my Last will and Testament In testimony 
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seeal the Seventeenth day of march 
In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty five and in the 
ninth year of the Independence of the united Stats of America. 

CALEB STEBBINS. 
Signed sealed and delivered by 
The said CALEB STEBBINS the testator 
In the presents of the Subscribers 
Witnesses who Subscribed hereto 
In his presence and at 
Request 
Samuel Bishop ^ 
Jeams Calkins I 
Aaron Cadwell J 

300. 

I 82 11 2 

RUTH STEBBINS n < Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Sfphblns 2 

/ Mary Ely Sarah Craves Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Sarah \ 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Ely, was born Oct. 16, 1722 ; died 
Feb. 20, 1775, at Springfield, Mass.; married June 11. 1738 for May 2G. 1739), 
■■if Springfield, Mass., to SAMUEL HITCHCOCK, born June 9, 1717, at Spring-" 
field. Muss., died April 22, 1777, at Springfield, Mass., who was a son of Ensign 
John Hitchcock and Marv Ball. 



CALEB STEBBINS 



FIFTH GENERATION. 199 

RUTH STEBBINS HITCHCOCK was the great-great-grandmother of Ex- 
President Grover Cleveland. 

CHILDREN : 

675. I. Ruth Hitchcock, born Oct. 5, 1739; married Nov. 26, 1767, Moses 

Burt. 

676. II. Margaret Hitchcock, born May 25, 1741; married Richard Fal- 

ley.+ 

677. III. Lois Hitchcock, born Mar. 1, 1742 (or 1743); married Nov. 17. 

1763, Oliver Chapin. 

678. IV. Samuel Hitchcock, born Dec. 16 (or 11), 1744; married Thankful 

Hawks. 

679. V. Eunice Hitchcock, born Dee. 8. 1746 ; married Nathaniel Alex- 

ander. 

680. VI. Naomi Hitchcock, born Oct. 29, 1749; married Joseph Parsons. 

681. VII. Arthur Hitchcock, born Sept. 15, 1751 ; married Lucy Cooley. 

682. VIII. Editha Hitchcock, born Sept. 27, 1754; married Gershom Flagg. 

683. IX. Elias Hitchcock, born Apr. 19. 1757; married Zeruiah Ferry. 

684. X. Oliver Hitchcock, born Feb. 18, 1761); married Elizabeth Hitch- 

cock. 

685. XI. Heman Hitchcock, born Feb. 17. 1762 ; married Eleanor Tolman. 

686. XII. Gaius Hitchcock, born Apr. 30. 1765 ; married Sarah Wells. 

301. 

CAPTAIN THOMAS STEBBINS 5 \ Thomas Stebbins 4 Edwanl Stebbins 3 

I Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Ely, was born Oct. 1. 1727, at Springfield, 
Mass.; died Jan. 20, 1804, at Springfield, Mass.; married Nov. 16, 1749, at 
Springfield, Mass., to PHEBE BURT, born Aug. 4, 1728, at Springfield, Mass., 
died Aug. 21, 1803, at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of James Burt 
and Mercy Sexton. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

687. I. Phebe, born Apr. 7, 1751; married first. Mar. 21, 1776, Abijah 

Edson; married second, Mar. !>. 1786, Thomas Bates. 
Lewis, born Sept. 23, 17">:! : married Mary Starkweather. -|- 
Zebina, born Aug. 29, 1755; married Mary Snow.-f- 
Calvin, born June 29. 1758; married Lois Colton.+ 
Lois, born Aug. 31, 1760; married Judah Chapin.+ 
VI. Lucy, born Aug. 21, 1763; married Daniel (or David) Bliss.-f 
Thomas, born Aug. 28, 1765; died Feb. 26, 1836 (or .Line 23, 

1820). 

694. VIII. Walter, born Jan. 24, 176s (or Dec. 4, 1767); married Katherine 

Brewer, -f- 

695. IX. Mary, born Feb. 2. 1771: married Pelatiah Bliss. + 



688. 


II. 


689. 


III. 


690. 


IV. 


691. 


V 


692. 


VI. 


693. 


VII. 



200 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

THOMAS STEBBINS resided in the home north of the Poor House, after- 
wards occupied by his son, Walter Stebbins. He was commissioned captain of 
a company of sixty-eight men on Feb. 1, 1776, receiving his commission from 
"the Major part of the Council of the Massachusetts Bay in New England". 
His company was included in a return of officers and men of the militia corn- 
Mass, panies which joined Colonel Ebenezer Learned's regiment. On Oct. 7, 1777, 
Rec°' he was commissioned as second major of Colonel John Bliss' First Hampshire 
County Regiment, in place of Jonathan Hale, who had been elected lieutenant- 
colonel. 



( 



302. 

f Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves Hannah Wright 



1 8° 11 2 

MOSES STEBBINS 5 ■< Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : 



1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah > 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Mary Ely, was born June 2, 1731, at Springfield, 
Mass.; died July 20, 1765, at Springfield. Mass.; married .May 23, 1754, at 
Springfield, Mass., to RACHEL BLISS, bom July 24, 1734, at Springfield, 
Mass., died Nov. 28, 1807, at Springfield, Mass.. who was a daughter of 
Jedediah Bliss and Rachel Sheldon. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

696. I. Rachel, born Jan. 26, 1756; died Jan. 27, 1756. 

697. II. Moses, born Apr. 3, 1757 ; died Sept. 4, 1758. 

tiHS. III. Rachel, born Sept. 29, 1758; married Jan. 5, 17S0, Benjamin Colton. 

699. IV. Moses, born Sept. 21, 1760; married Elizabeth Belcher.+ 

700. V. Luther, born Sept. 17, 1762. 

701. VI. Lovisa, born Oct. 13, 1764; married Luther Bliss.-f 

702. VII. Zadock, born Feb. 4, 1769 ; died Aug. 24, 1776. 

Feby. 1779. Estate of MOSES STEBBINS, 

j*™ Rachel Stebbins the relict administrator appers, refers to an inventory of 

' v n3 personal Estate made in 1766, represents that MOSES died intestate, that the 

whole Estate amounted to £444. 7. 2, after payment of the debts remained of 
personal Estate £128. 3. 5% out of which 1/3 was forever given viz 42. 14. 5% 
to the wido. Rachel & 1/3 of the Real during her natural life viz 98. 16. 4. 
The remainder of Real and Personal divided among .Moses, Luther, Rachel 
and Louisa Stebbins children and heirs of said deceased 

Moses being the eldest son had 2 5th pari or a double portion. Luther 
Rachel and Looisa Stebbins 1/5 each, or a single share. 

At a probate court holden Feby 2, 177!) the foregoing was ratified as a 
just and final settlement of the same, and Edward Hitchcock Josiah Hitchcock 
Daniel Harris Luke Bliss & John Warner were appointed to make a just ifc 
equal distribution of the Real Estate. 

"elr'.° f * n ^ e ^ st °^ owners, on the division of the Conway land into lots, in 1763, 

"' ">• we find : 

Maes. 
p. 510. 



1 larrifon ( -r.;\ , Efq\ 



/; 



/ 





201 



FIFTH GENERATION. 201 

"Owner Commons Acres Rods Nos. of the Lots Acreage. 

MOSES STEBBINS 23 1 150 28-31-44-59-115 694." 

In the new meeting-house he occupied pew No. 9. p. 79. 

304. 

EBENEZER STEBBINS •'''<'" St 1! ins 4 I ardStebblns3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

/ Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

son of John Stebbins and Deborah Lamb, was born Feb. 2, 1733. at Springfield, 
Mass.; married June 13, 1754. at Springfield, .Mass., to HANNAH DAY. born 
Mar. 13, 1733, at Springfield, Mass.. died .Jan. 14, 1767, at Springfield, Mass., 
who was a daughter of Jonathan Day and Hannah Bliss. He was married 
second, Jan. 28, 1773. to MARGARET BALL, born Jan. 18, 1735. at Springfield, 
Mass., died July 20, 1792, at Springfield, Mass. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

703. I. Eleanor, born Sept. 3. 1755; married Enos Nash. -4- 

704. II. Abigail, born Oct. 8, 1757: married Feb. 8, 1781, Abner Rose. 

705. III. John, born .June 4, 1759; married Sarah I i a 11. -f- 

706. IV. Sarah, bora Aug. 16, 1761; married Abel Bliss. 

707. V. Huldah, born Mar. 17. 1764; married ['ete;- IVase.-f- 

708. VI. Hannah, born Aug. 25, 1766; died July 22, 1767. 

709. VII. Francis, born Dec. 16, 1773; married Chloe Bates. -f 

710. VIII. William, born Nov. 2d. 1776; died Nov. 28, 1779. 

306. 

LEMUEL STEBBINS r ' \ John Stebbins 4 :tebbins3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I r>i-hnr:»li Lamb Sarah Graves Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah \ 

son of John Stebbins and Deborah Lamb, was born Mar. 5, 1737, at Spring- 
field, Mass.; died Sept. 22, 1808. at Springfield. Mass.; married Dec. 4, 1766, 
at Springfield. Mass., to RHODA WAITE, born July 9, 1739. at Springfield, 
Mass., died Dec. 9. 1820. at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Benjamin 
Waite and Abigail Sikes. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Lemuel, born Oct. 28, 1767 ; died Dec. 22, 1769. 
Theodocia, born Feb. 7, 1769; died Mar. 22, 1787. 
Rowena, horn Oct. 13. 1770; died Sept. 20, 1819. 
Amelia, born Oct. 21, 1772; died Feb. 13, 1793. 
Rhoda, born Aug. 2, 1774; died Mar. 5, 1776. 
Rowland, born Mar. 9, 1776; died Oct. 10, 1777. 



711. 


I. 


712. 


II. 


713. 


III. 


714. 


IV. 


715. 


V. 


716. 


VI. 



202 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

717. VII. Lemuel, born Mar. 9, 1776 ; died Sept. 20, 1777. 

718. VIII. Deborah, born Feb. 14, 1778; married Ithamer Stebbins.-j- 

719. IX. Abigail, born Feb. 12, 1780; married Luther White. -f 

314. 

■ oft io o 

EBENEZER ASHLEY B Abigail Stebhlns * Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

I Jonathan Ashley Abigail Denton Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah I 

son of Abagail Stebbins and Jonathan Ashley, was born Mar. 29, 1717, at 
Westfield, Mass. ; died October, 1752. at Sheffield, Conn. ; married February, 
1743, to THANKFUL PARSONS, born Sept. 12, 1723, who was a daughter 
of Noah Parsons and Mindwell Edwards. 

CHILDREN : 

Abigail Ashley, born June 6, 1744. 

Thankful Ashley, born Sept. 8, 1745 ; married Aaron Ely. 

Anna Ashley, born Aug. 3, 1747. 

Mercy Ashley, born Apr. 9, 1749 ; married Matthew Scott.-f- 

Abner Ashley, born Nov. 5, 1751. 

325. 

i gg 12 2 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 5 - Benjamin Stebblns < Benjamin Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 



720. 


I. 


721. 


II. 


722. 


III. 


723. 


IV. 


724. 


V. 



Mar.v Ashley Abigail Denton Hannah Wright 



1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



son of Benjamin Stebbins and Mary Ashley, was born Sept. 15, 1711 (T. R.), 
at Northampton, Mass.; died in 1789 at Belehertown, Mass.; married Sept. 26, 
1733 (T. R.), to REBECCA DAY, born May 12, 1709, died Sept. 7, 1769, at 
Belehertown, Mass., who was a daughter of John Day and Mary Smith. Re- 
sided at Northampton and Belehertown, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Belehertown: 

725. I. Mary, born Sept. 3, 1734 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 15, 1734 (T. R.). 

726. II. Naomi, born Oct. 29, 1735 (T. R.) ; married Israel Town.+ 

727. III. Gideon, born Mar. 13, 1739 (T. R. ) ; married Mary Hinsdale.+ 

728. TV. Mary, born Sept. 20, 1747 (T. R.) ; married Samuel Hinsdale.+ 

iiist.of BENJAMIN STEBBINS removed to Cold Spring, afterwards Belehertown, 

Belch- 
MaSS., with his parents, in 1727. being- tradition says — the first family. He 

p. 87.' remained there through life, and several of his descendants now live there. 

Tn 1756 he and his wife joined the Belehertown Congregational Church. 



729. 


I. 


730. 


II. 


7131. 


III. 


732. 


IV. 


733. 


V. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 203 



330. 

1 89 20 4 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 5 < John Stebblns i John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

(Mary Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 | 

Rl i ALAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah t 

son of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Oct. 20, 1718, at Deer- 
field, Franklin County. Mass.; died May 30. 1797 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.; 
married at Northfield, Mass., to MARY STRATTON, horn Aug. 22, 1725, at 
Northfield, Mass.. died July 2, 1797 (T. R,), at Deerfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Hezekiah Stratton and Elizabeth Hawks. Occupation, farmer, 
tanner, currier and shoemaker. Religion, Congregationalist. Resided at 
Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Deerfield: 

Mary, born July 24, 1744 (T. R. ) ; married Ebenezer Smead.-)- 
Sarah, born Oct. 15, 1747 (T. R. ; married EHhu Lyman. + 
Joseph, born Oct. 15, 1749 (T. R.) ; married Lucy Frary.-4- 
Abigail, born July 21, 1755 (T. R.) ; married Elijah Stratton.-f 
Elizabeth. born Feb. 19, 1759 (T. R.) ; killed Aug. 8, 1761 (T. R.), 
in her father's bark mill. 

734. VI. Elizabeth, born July 30, 1762 (T. R. ); married Eliphalet Strat- 

ton. -+- 

735. VII. Asa. born Mar. 28. 17(57 (T. R.) ; married Emilia Harvey.+ 

At a meeting of the Proprietors of Deerfield Mav S, 1723, the report of the Sheldon's 

r Deer- 

committee chosen in 1718 to find out "The rights and interests by commons in Held, 

Mass. I 

the 8000 acres formerly granted to Dedham [was made] &c. and is as follows: p. 498. 

***** Commons Acres Rods 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 2 0." 



The name of "JOSEPH STEBBINS Lent." is found on "A muster roll p. 568. 
of the company in His Majesty's Service under the command of Thos. Wells, 
Captain, viz., began the 23d of April, 1746". 

In 1754 JOSEPH STEBBINS, who is then styled "eordwainer", purchased p. 622. 
lot No. 33 in Deerfield from Henry Phillips. The house on it was burned in 
1799. 

He was selectman of Deerfield in 1758, 1767, and 1782. 

The town of Deerfield, in 1764, voted that "Lt David Field Messrs JOSEPH p. 582. 
STEBBINS & John Sheldon be a Com 'tee to take care of the Scow & to give 
liberty to Persons to use the Same up or down the River from the Road at 
Cheapside as they shall think reasonable — except on Mondays Fridays & 
Saturdays". 

In 1768 he was a member of a committee having charge of the general p 475 
repairs to the main building of the meeting house. In 1769 a subscription i> !7,; 
paper was drawn up for the purpose of raising money to shingle the meeting 
house, and JOSEPH STEBBINS subscribed twenty-four shillings "For pro- 



p 



204 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

moting so laudable purpose", which was to be paid in "Cash. Wheat, or Rye, 
and have the same ready, if in drain at the time the shingles are delivered 
in Deerfield; if in cash, when the shingling of the meetinghouse is completed". 
p-479. in the seating of the new meeting house in 1777-8 JOSEPH STEBBINS has 

ii _ pew No. 2. On June 8, 1778. JOSEPH STEBBINS, Senior, then sixty-three 

years old, was drafted to serve nine months in the Continental army, "or 
pay a fine of twenty pounds within twenty-four hours". The receipt of Cap- 
tain Thomas Dickinson shows that the fine was paid. Three years later he 
49. was again assessed, as shown by the following receipt, dated 1781: 

"Rec'd of JOSEPH STEBBINS Fourteen Hundred Eighty eight Pound old 
Continental in Part Pay to hire a man in the service for three years. Received 
by me Joseph Stebbins Jun." This amount would have been equal to $367,120 
"Old Continental", at the rate at which it passed in 1780. 

331. 

t 89 20 4 

MARY STEBBINS 5 < John Stebbins * John Stebbin John Stebbins 2 

I Mary Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah I 

daughter of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Sept. 20, 1720, at 

Deerfield, Mass.; died Mar. 20, 1798. at Deerfield. Mass.; married Oct. 18, 1743 
(T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to DANIEL ARMS, born Dec. 10. 1719, at Deer- 
field, Mass., died May 7, 1784, at Deerfield, Mass., who was a son of Daniel 
Arms and Esther Smead. Lived on the old homestead. 

CHILDREN; 

Submit Arms, born Dec. 30, 1744; died Jan. 9. 1745. 
Daniel Arms, born Feb. 7, 1745 (or 1746) ; died the next day. 
Mary Arms, born Mar. 26, 1747; married Simeon Harvey. [See 

735.] 
Aaron Arms, born Jan. 25, 1749 ; married Lucy Tyler. 
Esther Arms, born June 25, 1754; married first, Thomas Mighills; 

married second, Elijah Wilder. 

741. VI. Experience Arms, born July 16, 1757 ; married Peter Gates of 
Deerfield, Dec. 29, 1782. 

742. VII. Martha Arms, born Apr. 14, 1762 ; married Zur. Hawks about 
1785. 

332. 

| 89 20 4 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS B ' -'"lin St.'lihins i Stebbins; 



736. 


I. 


737. 


II. 


738. 


III. 


739. 


IV. 


740. 


V. 



Mary ! >orol hy A !e : oder 



1 } 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Sarah i 



daughter of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Mar. 11, 1723, at 

Deerfield, Mass.; died Nov. 26. 1749, at Greenfield, Mass.; married Nov. 11, 
1741 (probably), a1 Deerfield, Mass., to DANIEL NASH, -on of Daniel Nash 
ami Experience ('lark. Resided at Deerfield and Greenfield, Mass. He mar- 
ried second, Martha Wells. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 205 

( HILDREN : 

743. I. Daniel 2\ash. born November 4. 1742: married Anna Atherton. 

744. II. Experience Nash, born June 26. 1745: married Matthew Seaver- 

ance. 

745. III. Sj'lvanus Nash, born February IS, 1747 ; married Tryphena Hudson. 

746. IV. Abigail Nash, born June 22. 174s ; married Jonathan Hoyt. 

DANIEL NASH settled, in 1741. in that part of Deerfield. Massachusetts, g^*- 
which is now known as Greenfield. He was chosen one of the selectmen and p - 38 - 
assessors on July 3. 1753, at the organization of Greenfield as a separate town, j?g- 5D ' 
and again served as selectman in 1758. 

In September, 1774. he was elected Representative to the Provincial Con- 
gress of Massachusetts Bay. to be held at Concord the following October; but 
which, on account of British interference, was held at Salem, October 7, 1774. 
The name of DANIEL NASH appears in a list of those who attended. 

He was active in the cause of the Colonies, and was a member of the 
Committee of Safety. 

333. 

, ^(| Of) A 

SAMUEL STEBBINS ° • John Stebbins i John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

(Mary Dorotbv Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 | 

I." •■:, LAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah \ 

son of John Stebbins and Mary . was born May 5, 1725; died 

November 6 (or 23), 1783; married September 4, 1753 (T. R.), at Deerfield, 
Massachusetts, to MARTHA BARDWELL, born January 21, 1727-8, at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts; died June 20, 1803, who was a daughter of Samuel Bard- 
well and Martha Allen. Settled in Greenfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

Martha, born August 9, 1754; married Sylvamis Allen. -f- 
Hannah, baptized August 31, 1756; married James Corse. -f- 

Mercy; married Anderson. 

Mary; married Elijah Smith. + 

Abigail: married April 26, 1790, Simeon Wells. 

Dorothy: married Quintus Allen. -4- 

Samuel, born in 1769; married December 1, 1793, Aseneth Bascom, 

daughter of Ezekiel Bascom and Anna Brown. She married 

second, January 9, 1 s 1 7 . Jonathan Russell. 

A partial record of SAM TEL STEBBINS' service in the Colonial wars is as Sheldon's 

follows: fieV" 

The name of "SAM'LL STEBBINS, Capt." appears on "A muster roll of p.568 
the company in His Majesty's Service under the command of Thos Wells, 
Captain, viz. began the 23d of April. 1746". He was a soldier in Lieut. John 
Catlin's company, which was posted at Fort Shirley between Dec. 10, 1747, 
and June 10, 174S. [See Appendix A.] He was one of the scouts sent out in 
1757 by Captain Wells to watch the movements of M. Rigaud de Vaudereuil's " '""''• 



747. 


I. 


7 


II. 


749. 


III. 


750. 


IV. 


751. 


V. 


752. 


VI. 


753. 


VII. 



206 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

force, which had gone up the lake to Crown Point and South Bay. He served 
in the Lake George campaign in 175S in Major John Hawks' company, Colonel 
Williams' regiment. 

334. 

i 89 20 4 

EXPERIENCE STEBBINS 5 - John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Mary Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah — ) 

daughter of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Oct. 31, 1727, at 

Deerfield, Mass.; married Dec. 5, 1745 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to ENOCH 
BARD WELL, born Feb. 25, 1721 (or 1722), at Deerfield, Mass., died Sept. 22, 
1817, who was a son of Samuel Bardwell and Martha Allen. He married 
second, Dec. 24, 1793, Martha (Root) Field. Removed to "Foxtown," Shel- 
burne, Mass., before the Revolution. 

CHILDREN : 

Ebenezer Bardwell, born Aug. 23, 1746; married Philena Smead. 

Enoch Bardwell, born Dec. 1, 1748; married Abigail Wells. 

Experience Bardwell, born May 11, 1750; married first, Seth How- 
land; married second, Seth Lyman. 

Moses Bardwell, born in 175 — ; married Sarah Ransom. 

Elijah Bardwell, born 1760; married Mar. 10, 1780, Theodosia 
Wolcott. Disabled by being thrown from his horse, he spent a 
severe winter night in the snow. He survived a few days, and 
died Jan. 26, 1806. 

759. VI. Consider Bardwell, born Nov. 13, 1763 ; married Anna Benjamin. 

335. 

I 89 20 4 

THANKFUL STEBBINS B ■ John Stebbins 4 John Stebhins 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Mary — Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah \ 

daughter of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Apr. 1, 1729, at 

Deerfield, Mass. ; died Dec. 8, 1806, at Greenfield, Mass. ; married Aug. 30, 
1749, at Deerfield, Mass., to JONATHAN SEVERANCE, born June 12, 1725, 
at Deerfield, Mass.. died Apr. 2, 1822, at Greenfield, Mass., who was a son of 
Joseph Severance and Anna Kellogg. Settled in Greenfield, Mass., and was 
town clerk in 1772. 

CHILDREN : 

760. I. Jonathan Severance, born Mar. 31, 1750; married Elizabeth 

McClellan. 

761. II. Experience Severance, born Jan. 9, 1751 (or 1752) ; married Oct. 

1, 1772, Reuben Wells. 

762. III. Tirza Severance, baptized Nov. 1, 1753; died soon. 

763. IV. Tirza Severance, born Oct. 28, 1754; died Sept. 25, 1758. 



754. 


I. 


755. 


II. 


756. 


III. 


757. 


IV. 


758. 


V. 



765. 


VI. 


766. 


VII. 


767. 


VIII. 


768. 


IX. 


769. 


X. 


770. 


XI. 


771. 


XII. 


772. 


XIII. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 207 

764. V. Thankful Severance, born Jan. 17, 1756 ; married Jan. 13, 1774, 

Ariel Hinsdale. 
Dorothy Severance, born Oct. 8, 1758 ; died June 4, 1815. 
VII. Joseph Severance, born Sept. 20, 1760; married Mercy Allen. 

Solomon Severance, born Sept. 20, 1762; married Hannah Hoyt. 
Tirza Severance, born Nov. 15, 1764; married Apr. 11, 1782, 

Eiisha Wells. 
Elihu Severance, born Sept. 1, 1766 ; married Patty Hitchcock. 
Abigail Severance, born Dec. 4, 1768 ; married Amos Cornwall. 
Rufus Severance, born Mar. 20, 1770; married Sarah Newton. 
Cynthia Severance, born Dec. 28, 1771; died unmarried. 
773. XIV. Martha Severance, born in 1773 ; died Dee. 13, 1836. 

336. 
MOSES STEBBINS ■- of Bloody Brook \ Joiin stebbins 4 joim stebbins s 

[ Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 j 

.lohn Stebbins 2 Ri itt'I.AMi STKRBINS l - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah S 

son of John Stebbins and Mary , was born Oct. 18, 1731, at Deer- 
field, Franklin County, Mass.; died Mar. (or Nov.) 15, 1815, at Deerfield, 
Franklin County, Mass.; married Nov. 6, 1761 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Franklin 
County, Mass., to MARY HAWKS [named DORCAS, baptized MERCY, town 
records say MARY], born July 8, 1734, at Deerfield, Mass., died May 1, 1785, 
at Deerfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Eleazer Hawks and Abigail Wells. 
He married second, June 18, 1788 (T. R.), at Northampton, Mass. (T. R.), to 
EXPERIENCE CLARK, born June 29, 1740, at Northampton, Mass., who was 
a daughter of Daniel Clark and Experience Allen. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Moses, baptized Aug. 8, 1762; married Hannah King.+ 

Ebenezer, baptized Nov. 20, 1763; married Rebecca Leonard. 4- 

Samuel, baptized July 13, 1766 ; drowned Dec. 9, 1783. 

Israel, baptized Oct. 21, 1769 ; died young. 

Mercy, baptized Oct. 21, 1769; married Feb. 1, 1804 (T. R.), Jesse 

Morgan. She died June 8, 1806, at Conway, Mass., leaving one 

child, Mercy Stebbins Morgan, who died unmarried Dec. 29, 

1886. [See No. 774.] 
779. VI. Israel, baptized Aug. 14, 1774 ; married Morgan of 

Springfield, Mass. 

MOSES STEBBINS served as "Centinel" in Captain John Catlin's com- Mass. 

Col. 

pany, enlisting Oct. 16, 1756, for service at the westward. He was discharged War 
Dec. 11, 1756 ; time of service, eight weeks and one day. 



774. 


I. 


775. 


II. 


776. 


III. 


777. 


IV. 


778. 


V. 



780. 


I. 


781. 


II. 


782. 


III. 


783. 


IV. 


784. 


V. 


785. 


VI. 



208 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

337. 

i 89 "<i 4 

SIMEON STEBBINS B \ John Stebbins i John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

l:u\\ LAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Sarah ) 

son of John Stebbins and Hannah Allen, was born Aug. 6, 1736 ; died at Con- 
way, Mass. ; married about January, 1763, at Deerfield, Mass., to HANNAH 
HINSDALE, born June 10, 1743. at Deerfield. Mass., died Sept. 11, 1778, who 
was a daughter of John Hinsdale and Hannah Arms. He married second, 
May 1, 1781, at Conway, Mass., MARGARET MIGHILLS. 

CHILDREN : 

Simeon, baptized Sept. 9, 1763 ; died Sept. 13, 1763. 

Erastus, born Jan. 28, 1765 ; married .+ 

Anna, born Mar. 1, 1767; married Eleazer Hawks. -4- 
Simeon, baptized June 25, 1769; died before June 14, 1773. 
Clarrisa, born Aug. 23, 1771; married John Arms.-f 
Experience, born Oct. 31, 1773; married Apr. 29, 1797 (T. R.), 
at Deerfield, Calvin Dickinson. 

786. VII. Simeon, born Mar. 20, 1776; married Melicent Bardwell. He died 

in Chautauqua County, N. Y. 

787. VIII. Consider, born Aug. 31. 1778: died young. 

788. IX. Hannah, born Jan. 1, 1782; married Emerson Crosby. 

789. X. Consider, born June 5, 1784; married first, Esther Farnsworth; 

married second, Julia Pardee. + 

790. XI. Cynthia, born Oct, 30, 1786; died unmarried. 

791. XII. Esther or Elisha, born Oct. 3, 1789. The Town Clerk of Conway, 

Mass., gives this date of birth for Elisha. He gave no Esther, 
but did not make complete search. 

792. XIII. Rufus. bom Sept, 17. 1792. 

793. XIV. Robert, born Jan. 5, 1796; married Susan L. Luce.+ 

The name of SIMEON STEBBINS is found among those of the Deerfield 
men on the descriptive rolls of Lord Loudon, in 1757 or the winter following. 

Mass 

[,p._<554. He was a soldier in the Lake George campaign in 1758, in Major John Hawks' 

company, Colonel Williams' regiment. [See Appendix A.] 
p J76 In 1769 SIMEON STEBBINS subscribed lour shillings towards shingling 

the meeting house. [See Joseph Stebbins No. 330.J 
p 024 Lot No. 35 in Deerfield was held by SIMEON STEBBINS in 1772-4. 

n.p. -13. SIMEON STEBBINS was one of the men summoned Apr. 1, 1776, to 

appear and inform the town committee what they knew concerning the report 

damaging to the character of Major Salah Barnard. 

338. 

( Ml "(I 4 

DOROTHY STEBBINS r John Stebbins 2 

/ Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden 

1 / 

'.AND STKP.r.lNS 1 
Sarah \ 

daughter of John Stebbins and Hannah Allen, was born Jan. 6, 173S, at Deer- 



794. 


I. 


795. 


II. 


796. 


III. 



798. 


V. 


799. 


VI. 


800. 


VII. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 209 

field, Mass. ; died Oct. 5, 1820 ; married July 12, 1756, at Deerfield, Mass., to 
LAWRENCE KEMP, bora about 1729, died Oct. 2, 1805. 

He was a soldier in the French and Indian war under Captain Clesson, and 
was captain in the regiment of Col. David Wells during Burgoyne's campaign. 
Removed to Shelburne, Mass., in 1767. 

CHILDREN : 

Oliver Kemp, born Dec. 15, 1757. 

Solomon Kemp, born May 23, 1759 ; died Aug. 20, 1762. 
John Kemp, baptized in 1766; married Mar. 29, 1786, Hannah 
Wells. 
797. IV. Dorothy Kemp, baptized in 1766 ; married 1787, Abel Wilder, of 
Charlestown, Mass. 
Hannah Kemp; died Feb. 22, 1786. 

Lawrence Kemp, bora Mar. 3. 1776; married Mehitable Ellis. 
Mehitable Kemp, born Aug. 9, 1779. 

339. 

J 89 20 

LIEUTENANT DAVID STEBBINS ■'• John Stebblns * John Stebbins 3 

\ Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 1 

John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '■ 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Hannah Allen, was born Apr. 20, 1741, at Deerfield, 
Mass.; died Sept. 30, 1816, age 75 years, at Conway, .Mass.; married Dec. 18, 
1765 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to RHODA SHELDON, born Oct. 24, 1748, 
at Deerfield, Mass., died Aug. 8, 1826, at ('mi way. .Mass., who was a daughter 
of Abner Sheldon and Lucy Bardwell. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Deer- 
field; removed to Conway about 1792. 

CHILDREN: 

Sylvester, bora July 3, 1767 ; married Elizabeth Dwelley.-f- 

Lucy, born June IS, 1768. 

John, born May 25, 1771; married Sarah Sanderson. -4- 

Horace, born Aug. 13, 1773. 

David, born Aug. 16 (or 10), 1775; married Irene Collins. -4- 

Malaehi, born Jan. 14. 1777; died Feb. 14, 1845. 

Chester, born July 22. 1780; married Nancy Burroughs. -f- 

Israel, bora Nov. 20, 1783; died Mar. 8, 1790. 

Rhoda, born Sept. 21. 178—. 

Ralph, born Jan. 20, 178 — ; married Submit Sanderson. -4- 

Israel, bora Apr. 27, 1792; died July 26, 1814, having been 

wounded in the Battle of Bridgewater, July 25. 
812. XII. Mahala; married Gunn; married second, 

Montague of Sunderland, Mass. 

At a town meeting held on Dec. 4, 1775, the first article considered was "to i )ppr - 
see whether ye Town will reconsider a vote passed in Dec. 1762 respecting ye Mass. 

14 P- 711. 



801. 


I. 


802. 


II. 


803. 


III. 


804. 


IV. 


805. 


V. 


806. 


VI. 


807. 


VII. 


808. 


VIII. 


809. 


IX. 


810. 


X. 


811. 


XL 



210 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Records 
of Mass. 
Soldiers 
In Revo. 
Sheld- 
on's 
Deer- 
field, Mass. 
I. p. 479. 

Rec. of 

Mass. 
Sol. In 
Revo. 



Sheldon's 
Deer- 
field, 
Mass. 
II 
p. 740. 



addition to ye Rev. Mr. Ashleys Salary". DAVID STEBBINS was among 
those who entered their protest against this vote. 

In a list of officers of the Massachusetts Militia commissioned May 3, 1776, 
we find "DAVID STEBBINS, 2nd Lieut., Capt. Nathan Frary's Company, 5th 
Hampshire Regt. " [See Appendix B.] In the seating of the new meeting 
house in 1777-8, LIEUTENANT DAVID STEBBINS had pew No. 23. 

He enlisted on July 20, 1778, in Captain Enoch Chapin's Company, Colonel 
Jacob Gerrish's Regiment, and served with them as lieutenant five months and 
twenty-four days, being discharged Dec. 31, 1778. This company was de- 
tached from the Hampshire County Militia to guard stores at Springfield and 
Brookfield for six months from July 1, 1778. [See Appendix B.] 

On Jan. 22, 1781, LIEUTENANT STEBBINS cast his vote in the affirmative 
on the article to "Effect an accomodation Settlement & Peace between Great 
Britain & the United States of America without further effusion of Blood". 



365. 



JOHN JONES B 



98 
Mindwell Stebbins 4 
Rev. John Jones 



24 



Benoni Stebbins 3 

Mary (Broughton) Bennet 



John Stebblns 2 
Widow Anne Munden 



ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Sarah t 

son of Mindwell Stebbins and Rev. John Jones, was born Feb. 7, 1713 (prob- 
ably), at New Haven, Conn.; died Oct. 25, 1759, at Durham, Conn.; married 
Oct. 6, 1738, to HANNAH BASSETT, born September, 1719, died Dec. 4, 1759, 
at Durham, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 
813. I. Isaac Jones, born May 6, 1748; married Mary Pond.-)- 

368. 



I 101 24 4 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS B - Benjamin Stebblns 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah I 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born Aug. 21, 1721 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Conn.; died Feb. 26, 1803 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn.; married 
Oct. 8, 1745 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn., to ELIZABETH OLMSTEAD, born 
Feb. 3, 1727, at Ridgefield, Conn., died Mar. 11, 1825, at Ridgefield, Conn., 
who was a daughter of Daniel Olmstead and Hannah Ketchum. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Conn. : 

814. I. Elizabeth, born Aug. 10, 1746; married Josiah Keeler; married 
second, Benjamin Barbery.+ 
Benjamin, born July 13, 1748; died October 1781 (T. R.). 
Hannah, born Apr. 12, 1750. 

Ebenezer, born Nov. 30, 1754; died Sept. 1, 1808. [See Uniden- 
tified, E.] 
818. V. Sarah, born Dec. 29, 1760. 



815. 


II. 


816. 


III. 


817. 


rv. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 211 

369. 

EBENEZER STEBBINS 6 < Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 

/ Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born Jan. 24, 1723 (T. R.), at 
Ridgefield, Conn. ; died Sept. 2, 1749 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn.; married Jan. 
13, 1747 (or 1748) (T. R.), at Fairfield, Conn., to ANNE DAVIS. She mar- 
ried second, Apr. 29, 1752, Isaac Keeler. 

CHILDREN, born at Ridgefield, Conn.: 

819. I. Jeremiah, born Nov. 12, 1748 (T. R.). 

370. 

I 101 24 4 

ESTHER STEBBINS 5 - Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

( Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Sarah ■ I 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born in 1724 at Ridge- 
field, Conn.; died Feb. 10, 1814, at Ridgefield, Conn.; married Jan. 24, 1744 
(T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn., to DEACON JOHN BENEDICT, born Oct. 3, 
1726, at Ridgefield, Conn., died July 9, 1814, at Ridgefield, Conn., who was a 
son of James Benedict and Sarah Hyatt. 

CHILDREN, born at Ridgefield : 

Esther Benedict, born Jan. 12, 1751 ; died young. 

John Benedict, born Mar. 7, 1753. 

Sarah Benedict, born Mar. 7, 1753; married Jabez Keeler. 

Abijah Benedict, born Feb. 22, 1755 ; died Mar. 2, 1818. 

Esther Benedict, born Feb. 25, 1757; married Joab Smith. 

Delight Benedict, born Apr. 26, 1759 ; was a school teacher. 

Hannah Benedict, born Feb. 28, 1762; married Jonah Foster. 

371. 

THEOPHILUS STEBBINS 6 ! Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

/ Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born May 16, 1726 (T. R.), at 
Ridgefield, Conn.; died Mar. 24, 1777 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn.; married 
July 7, 1750 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn., to ANN COUCH, born 1729. Re- 
sided at Ridgefield, Conn. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Conn. : 

827. I. John, born Jan. 13, 1755 (T. R.). 

S28. II. Thomas, born Apr. 21, 1757 (T. R.). 



820. 


I. 


821. 


II. 


822. 


III. 


823. 


IV. 


824. 


V. 


825. 


VI. 


826. 


VII. 



212 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

829. III. David, born Apr. 9, 1759 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 2, 1761 (T. R.). 

830. IV. James, born Feb. 2, 1760 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 31, 1777 (T. R.). 

831. V. Ann, born Dec. 12, 1762 (T. R.) ; married Eli Sanford.-f 

832. VI. Simeon, born Dec. 6, 1764 (T. R.) ; married Eunice Whitlock.+ 

833. VII. Abigail, born Nov. 17, 1766 (T. R.) ; married Thomas Nash 

Couch.-j- 

834. VIII. David, born Oct. 7, 1768 (T. R.) ; married Sarah Cowdry.+ 

835. IX. Sarah, born Apr. 16, 1771 (T. R.). 

836. X. Sarah, born May 28, 1773 (T. R.) ; married Asa Burt.+ 

837. XL Hannah, born May 2, 1777 (T. R.) ; married William Mallory.+ 

Rec. of January, 1779, "Upon the memorial of Anne Stebbins, administratrix on 

state the estate of TIIEOPHILUS STEBBINS, late of Ridgefield, deceas'd, shewing 

p. 202. to this Assembly that the debts and charges allowed by the court of probate 

for the district of Danbury against the estate of said deceas'd surmount the 
moveable estate the sum of £87. 7. 10 ; praying for liberty to sell as much real 
estate as may be necessary to pay said debts &c, as per memorial on file ; 
Resolved by this Assembly that the memorialist be and she is hereby author- 
ized and impowered to sell as much of the real estate of said deceas'd as will 
raise the aforesaid sum of £87. 7. 10 together with the incident charges of sale ; 
taking direction of the court of probate for the district of Danbury therein." 

372. 

t 101 24 4 

HANNAH STEBBINS K - Benjamin Stebbins* Benoni Stebbins 3 .r.ihu Stebbins 2 

I Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Small I 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born March 28, 1728 
(T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut; married May 19, 17 — . at Ridgefield, Con- 
necticut, to JOHN SHERWOOD, born March 15, 1729, at Ridgefield, Con- 
necticut, who was a son of Daniel Sherwood and Ruth . 

CHILDREN : 

837a. I. Benjamin Sherwood, born April 10, 1753 ; married Sarah Olmstead. 

373. 

LIEUTENANT NEHEMIAH STEBBINS 5 -[ Benjamin Stebbins 4 

/ Sarah Mead 

24 4 II 
Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born Nov. 12, 1729 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Conn.; died Nov. 24, 1807; married to SARAH JESSUP. He 
married second, Sept. 6, 1766, ABIGAIL BROOKS, born in 1748, died Feb. 
17, 1812, at South Salem, N. Y. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided at South 
Salem, N. Y. 



838. 


I. 


839. 


II. 


840. 


III. 


841. 


IV. 


842. 


V. 


843. 


VI. 


844. 


VII. 


845. 


VIII. 


846. 


IX. 


847. 


X. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 213 

CHILDREN : 

Nehemiah, born 1752; married Elizabeth Hoyt.+ 
Lewis; married Hannah Doggett.-j- 
Samuel ; married Mary Scofield.+ 

Sally (Sarah) ; married Weed. 

Molly; married Joel Bouton.-)- 

Hannah ; married Stephen Jarvis. 

Nancy; married Nathan Adams. -f- 

Clara, born Feb. 22. 1783; married Blatchley Smith. + 

Jeremiah ; married Sally Conklin. 

Abigail, baptized May 14, 1800, at South Salem, N. Y. ; married 

John Banks. 
848. XI. Heligee, baptized May 14, 1800, at South Salem, N. Y. ; married 

Samuel Sevmour.-)- 



374. 

( 101 04 4 

JOSIAH STEBBINS s < Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benonl Stebblns 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Sarah Mead Widow Hanaah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 

ROWLAND STEBBINSl '• 

Sarah I 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born April 21, 1733 (T. R. ), at 
Ridgefield, Conn.; died Feb. 12, 1794 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn.; married 
Feb. 17— (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn., to RUTH ROCKWELL, died Oct. 15, 
1756 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn. He married second, Dec. 7, 1771, at Ridge- 
field, Conn., MARY BURR. He married third. WIDOW SAXFORD. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield. Conn.: 

Doreas, born Dec. 6, 1750 (T. R.). 

Josiah, born Feb. 6, 1762 (T. R. I ; died Sept. 20, 1762 (T. R.). 

Josiah, born February, 176- (T. R. I ; died Dee. 20, 1767 (T. R.). 

Ruth, born Mar. 15, 1765 (T. R.). 

Isaac, born Oct, 13, 1766 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 16, 1856 (T. R.). 

Josiah Burr, born Oct. 17. 1772 (T. R.). 



849. 


I. 


850. 


II. 


851. 


III. 


852. 


IV. 


853. 


V. 


854. 


VI. 



375. 

\ »^v ujttiuiii I -IV iiiPlUS 1 |i' ll"ll I 'M' I'l'lll.' " vuuu utbUUtUD » 

I Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden 



. |qj 04 4 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 5 - Ken.iamin Stelihins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 



1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sarah Mead, was born July 4, 1735 (T. R.), at 
Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn.; died Dec. 13, 1794 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, 
Conn.; married Feb. 5, 1762 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn., to JOANNA SMITH, 
born Oct, 17, 1743, at Ridgefield; died Mar. 7, 1793 (T. R,), at Ridgefield, 
Conn., who was a daughter of Samual Smith and Ruth Gaylord. Occupation, 
farmer. Resided at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn. 



855. 


I. 


856. 


II. 


857. 


III. 


858. 


IV. 



214 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Conn. : 

Samuel, born Feb. 27, 1762 (T. R.) ; married Ruth Wilson.+ 
Nathan, born Oct. 16, 1764 (T. R.) ; married Dorcas Rockwell.+ 
Joseph, born Sept. 30, 1766 (T. R.) ; married Abigail Hines.-|- 
Joanna, born Apr. 5, 1768 (T. R.) ; married Aug. 22, 1790, Jona- 
than Keeler. She died Feb. 12, 1824 (T. R.). 

859. V. Martha, born June 17, 1771 (T. R.) ; married John Starr Bene- 

dict. + 

860. VI. Isaac, born Feb. 22, 1776 (T. R.) ; married Sallie Sutherland. -[- 

861. VII. Polly (Mary), born Nov. 26, 1778 (T. R.) ; married Ebenezer 

Hoyt.+ 

862. VIII. Esther, born Oct. 18, 1781 (T. R.) ; married Taylor. 

She died Feb. 12, 1824. 

Coi. Rec. "At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of his Majesty's 

xi ' English Colonv of Connecticut in New England in America Holden at New 

p. 486. . 

Haven m said Colony (by special order and appointment of the Governor of 
said Colony) on the twenty-sixth day of March, Annoque Domini 1761. This 
assembly do appoint Thomas Hobby Captain, Jabez Hall 1st Lieutenant, Moses 
Smith junr 2d Lieutenant, JOSEPH STEBBINS Ensign, of the 6th com- 
pany." 

When the British destroyed Danbury and Ridgefield, Connecticut, in 1777, 
the wife of JOSEPH STEBBINS took their son Isaac and went into a bear's 
den, staying there until the battle was over. 

382. 

( 118 27 4 

HANNAH WAIT 5 - Elizabeth Stebbins 4 Thomas S~tebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I William Wait Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Elizabeth Stebbins and William Wait, was born Jan. 20, 1711, 
at Northampton, Mass. ; died, 1812, at Northampton, Mass. ; married, 1739, at 
Northampton, Mass., to ASA WRIGHT, born Oct. 8, 1710, at Northampton, 
Mass., died Oct. 10, 1760, at Northampton, Mass., who was a son of Joseph 
Wright and Ruth Hannum. 

CHILDREN : 

Asa Wright, baptized June 3, 1740; died 1740. 

Asa Wright, born November, 1741 ; married Esther Wright. -f- 

Hannah Wright, born Dec. 14, 1743 ; married Moses Bartlett. 

Josiah Wright, born May 9, 1746 ; died Nov. 22, 1748. 

Child; died 1750. 

Child ; died Apr. 3, 1754. 



863. 


I. 


864. 


n. 


865. 


in. 


866. 


IV. 


867. 


v. 


868. 


VI. 



•■' 



FIFTH GENERATION. 215 



391. 

1 122 27 4 

JOSEPH STEBBINS e - Joseph Stebbins t Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

II ... .,.„'•.',.. 

I;i >\VI, AND STEBBINS 1 J- ] 

Sarah ) 

Bon of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Jan. 13, 1721, at Deer- 
field, Franklin County, Mass. ; died Feb. 6, 1784, at Vernon, "Windham County, 
Vermont; married about 1741 at Northfield, Mass., to THANKFUL BELD- 
ING, born Jan. 6, 1718, at Northneld, Mass., died May 9, 1788, at Vernon, 
Vt., who was a daughter of Stephen Belding and Mindwell Wright. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, Congregationalist. Resided at North- 
field, Mass., and Vernon, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

Tabitha ; married Zurr Evans of Chesterfield, N. H. 
Thankful, born November, 1745; married Elihu Root.+ 
Mary, born June 6 (or 28), 1747; married Timothy Root.+ 
Elijah, baptized Apr. 27, 1749; died in infancy. 
Elijah, baptized Jan. 6, 1751; married Beulah Dickinson. + 
Lucy, born May 31, 1752. 

Eliakim, born Nov. 17, 1753; married Rebecca Hawks.+ 
Abner, baptized Aug. 9, 1755; married Mindwell Marsh.+ 
Joseph, baptized Oct. 10, 1757 ; died young. 
Joseph, born Mar. 1, 1761 ; married first, Sarah Severance ; mar- 
ried second, Elizabeth Edwards. + 

JOSEPH STEBBINS settled in what is now Vernon, Vermont, about 1740. Vermont 
He bought a large farm of excellent meadow and plain, from the Merrimans Mag.' v. 

D °S7 

on May 21, 1749, the deed of which is the oldest deed recorded by John Bridg- 
man, first Town Clerk of Vernon (or Hinsdale), County of Cumberland, Prov- 
ince of New York. (Re-recorded March 16, 1799, in Book I, page 128, the 
Town Records of Vernon having been destroyed by fire June 11, 1797.) The 
third oldest deed was dated the "26th year of his Majesty's reign (George p. 286. 
2d)", and was from Titus Belding to JOSEPH STEBBINS, Feb. 2, 1753. 
Hinsdale (now Vernon), on the west side of Connecticut River, was granted p-275. 
by charter of said Hinsdale Sept. 5, 1753, under the seal of the Province of 
New Hampshire to Fourteen Proprietors who lived within the Province of 
New Hampshire at the time said charter was given, viz: Ebenezer Hinsdale, 
Orlando Bridgman, Benoni Wright, Robert Cooper, Caleb Howe, Daniel Shat- 
tuck, John Sargent's Heirs, Peter Evans, Samuel Burr, John Evans, Hezekiah 
Elmore, JOSEPH STEBBINS, and Moses Belding, &c. 

In the "Province rate of taxes" for the town of Hinsdale, in 1764, includ- n. h. 

Town 
ing pools, real estate and personal estate, JOSEPH STEBBINS was assessed Papers 

three pence. Among the "Names of those who own Land on ye East side p-388. 
who live other towns (Persons that live out of the town of Hinsdale) who 
own land for which they are rated", appears the name of JOSEPH STEB- 
BINS, who was then assessed three pence. 



869. 


I. 


870. 


II. 


871. 


III. 


872. 


IV. 


873. 


V. 


874. 


VI. 


875. 


VII. 


876. 


VIII. 


877. 


IX. 


878. 


X. 



216 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

^ st On August 20, 1756, CAPTAIN STEBBINS with two of his children— 

p Ii?! 78 V ' Tabitha and Elijah — and one or two men, were harvesting wheat upon his 

p v m a farm on the plain above the meadow, east of the house (occupied in 1872 by 
£, r ° d - his grandson, John Stebbins.) Two Indians had discovered the reaping party, 

and lay in ambush among the thick alders in the hollow ten or twelve rods 
north of the house, watching them. Zebediah Stebbins [Hoyt in his history of 
Indian wars, is mistaken in Stebbins' Christian name, and the date of the 
month. Hoyt called it Zebulon. It was Zebediah. Iloyt's date was June 20tb 
instead of August 20th, 1759], brother of CAPTAIN JOSEPH STEBBINS, 
and Reuben Wright came from Northfield. five miles distant, on horseback, and 
discovered the Indians in ambush. One of the men said, "Are they white men 
or Indians?" At that both Indians rose, fired, and wounded Wright in the 
arm, which bled profusely at first. The men fled up the path in the hollow 
south of the Stebbins' Cemetery. The Indians pursued with vigor, expecting 
no doubt that Wright would fall from his horse and they would obtain his 
scalp as a trophy of victory. The white men had but one gun, and after cross- 
ing Island Brook, about one hundred and twenty-five rods west of the con- 
flict, Stebbins, requesting Wright to hold his horse, said he would return and 
endeavor to kill at least one of the Indians as they came up the brook. Ac- 
cordingly he took his position, and as they came up the bank (history states 
he received another fire from them) he fired, when one of the Indians leaped 
up in the air and exclaimed "Ugh!" then fell prostrate to the ground. 

Stebbins mounted his horse and the two proceeded on their way, crossing 
the river by swimming their horses, as was the custom in the Indian wars, to 
Fort Hinsdale, New Hampshire, built by Colonel Ebenezer Hinsdale in 1743, 
which was situated nearly opposite Fort Sartwell in Vernon. 

The next day a party of men from the fort went and examined the ground 
and found blood in the road where the Indian had fallen. When the Indians 
fired on the two men on horseback it probably prevented CAPTAIN JOSEPH 
STEBBINS and his reaping party from being killed or captured by the 
Indians; for, on hearing the report of the guns they knew there was trouble 
near. The father seized Elijah, placed him on his back, ran across the meadow, 
re-crossed the river, and returned to a little fort, or fortified house, on the 
farm (owned in 1872 by Edward Stebbins), from whence the party had come. 
On August 17, 1869, Mr. George M. Lee was digging up stumps and level- 
ing the land on his farm in order to use a mowing machine, when in one 
place he plowed two furrows deep, struck a stone, and on taking it up found 
more under it. He then took his shovel and dug up three or four bushels of 
flat stones laid around in regular order in a circle about two feet in diameter, 
and beneath the stones was an Indian grave and some remains of a skeleton 
were to be seen, buried four or five feet deep, in a sift ins posture. The grave 
on the south side was dug perpendicular, against which the back of the corpse 
was placed, facing north, as the form was still visible by the remaining marks. 
On the north side of the grave, which was small at the top. a hole was dug 
beneath the surface in a horizontal direction into which his feet and legs had 
been thrust. His bones were principally decayed, the thigh bones appearing 
like some old roots, but crumbled on being exposed to the air and touch. This 
grave was on nearly level ground (between Stebbins' and the County road), 



FIFTH GENERATION. 217 

and forty rods south of Island Brook, from where Zebediah Stebbins had shot 
the Indian in 1756, one hundred and thirteen years previous to this discovery. 
There can be little doubt but that this was the grave and remains of the 
Indian that Mr. Stebbins killed at that time. 



392. 

( 122 27 4 

ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS 5 < Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

| Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i ■ 

Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Nov. 29, 1723, at Deer- 
field, Mass.; died at Somerset, Vermont (probably); married before 1760 to 
THANKFUL GRAVES, born June 8, 1730, at Hatfield. Mass., who was a 
daughter of Daniel Graves and Thankful Smead. Resided at Northfield, Mass. 
Removed to Brattleboro, Vermont, in 17S5. 

CHILDREN : 

879. I. Content, born Dec. 12, 1764 ; married Gardner. 

880. II. Levi, born Feb. 18, 1767; married Adah Gardner.+ 

881. III. Patty (adopted), baptized Oct. 27. 1782. 

ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS signed the "Petition of Proprietors and claimers £-« Q 
of land in Northfield (afterwards known as Hinsdale) south of the Province |'£P ers 
line", on Aug. 29, 1753. !' u : ^ 4 ;, f 

Notwithstanding the dangers and alarms in the year 1756, some of the f^ h ~ 
farmers undertook to cultivate their out-lands. Joseph Stebbins put in crops "097. 
on his newly broken lands, while his family lived at Evens' stockade across the 
river. On Aug. 20 ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS and Reuben Wright went up from 
Northfield to work on their lots near Stebbins' Island. Just as they started 
to return, they were assaulted by a small party of Indians in ambush. The 
leading facts of the encounter are given in the following letter, which was 
written the next day : 

"Northfield Aug. 21 1756 
To Maj. Williams, Deerfield, 

Sir: As two of our Northfield men, viz: ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS and Reuben 
Wright, were returning from their labor last night about sun half an hour 
high, a little below Joseph Stebbins' Island, an Indian laying in the path 6 
or 7 rods before them, fired and shot Wright through the right arm between 
the shoulder and elbow. They turned and rode back 3 or 4 foore rods and 
halted, when the enemy immediately came up and tired a second gun at them. 
The men perceived that there were not more than 3 or 4 Indians ; but still 
rode back a few rods and stopped to have the Indians come up (though they 
had but one gun). In a minute an Indian came in sight in the path, when 
STEBBINS fired, and the Indian fell and cried out. STEBBINS and Wright 
made off as fast as they could. 



218 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

The Indians were after Joseph Stebbins, as 'tis supposed, who was at work 
at his house, and who saw 3 of the enemy follow our men. Some of our 
farmers had in too much haste got out to their homes; but we shall take 
warning and stand better on our guard. 

Y'r humble serv't, 

Seth Field." 

Tradition adds some particulars to this official statement. Reuben Wright 
was a daring, go-ahead man, and noted as a furious rider. He would never 
break his horse from a gallop, even when he was lighting his pipe with flint 
and steel. His neighbor was just the reverse. But this morning STEBBINS 
was up first, and called for Wright before he was ready to start; and all the 
way up to the great bend was in a hurry, taking the lead. When they started 
near sundown to return, Wright took the lead, as was his habit, and received 
the Indian's fire. He had the only gun, and tried to return the fire, but could 
not raise the piece with his wounded arm. After the second shot STEBBINS 
took the gun, and after retreating some distance and out of sight of the enemy, 
both turned into the thicket. Presently the head of an Indian appeared over 

p. 298. a swell in the road. The savage appeared to be looking for traces of blood, 

and was so intent that he did not raise his eyes till he received STEBBINS' 
ball in his breast, when he leaped into the air and fell backward. A pool of 
blood was found there next day. 

The three Indians had been watching Joseph Stebbins, who with his two 
boys was taking up oats near his house. When he heard the first gun report 
he snatched up one of his lads, took him upon his back, ran to the river, and 
crossed just above Pomeroy's island to Evens' stockade. The other boy hid 
in the bushes. The Indians passed close to him, but did not detect his hiding 
place. He was almost dead with fright, so that when the party from across 
the river came to search for him, he could not move towards them, and when 
they called it was a long time before he could answer. 

p. 3oo. ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS was employed in the ranging service, the company 

Town being mustered Mar. 2, 1757. 

ix per In the "Province rate of taxes for the town of Hinsdale, 1764, including 

Polls, Real estate and Personal estate", we find: "ZEBADIAH STEBBINS 
3d". In a list of the "Names of those who own Land on ye East side who 
live other Towns (Persons that live out of the Town of Hinsdale who own 

mst of !and for which they are rated)", ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS was taxed three 

irt pence. 

p - 312 - At a town meeting Sept. 8, 1767, ZEBEDIAH STEBBINS was chosen one 

p. 331. of a committee "To seat the meeting-house". He was a member of the Com- 

p. sis. mittee of Safety in 1778. In the seating of the meeting-house in 1780, ZEBE- 

DIAH STEBBINS was assigned to a seat in pew No. 17. 

THANKFUL GRAVES STEBBINS was received into the church of North- 
field from the church at Greenfield, Nov. 2, 1760. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 219 



393. 



i 122 27 4 

SARAH STEBBINS 6 - Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

unnna uiu^^'u ( Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 



1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS1 - 

Sarah l 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Jan. 27, 1727; died 
Sept. 11, 1809; married about 1755 to CAPTAIN THOMAS TAYLOR, died 
Mar. 24, 1778, age 61 years. 

394. 

. 122 27 -4 

JOSIAH STEBBINS B Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

uvjK,j.n.j.± "^"""'" / Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 | 

lliUVLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Oct. 20, 1729, at North- 
field, Franklin County, Mass. ; died Oct. 30, 1813, at South West Winchester, 
N. H. ; married Feb. 14, 1754, to MARY HOWE, born May 26, 1735, at North- 
field, Franklin County, Mass., died May 14, 1794, at Northfield, Mass., who was 
a daughter of Nehemiah Howe and Margaret Willard. He married second, 
ABIGAIL BATCHELDER, born about 1734, died July 26, 1805, in her 72nd 
year, at South West Winchester. N. H., probably a daughter of Daniel Batch- 
elder of Beverly, Mass., and Abigail Butnam. He married third, about 1809, 

WIDOW VERY of Winchester, N. H. Occupation, farmer. Resided 

at South Winchester, N. H., and Northfield, Mass. [See Unidentified, J.] 

CHILDREN : 

Patty, born Feb. 2, 1755; married Oliver Orris of Halifax, Vt. 

Sophia, baptized June 13, 1756; married Maj. Elisha Alexander. 
She died Jan. 31, 1800. 

Josiah, baptized Jan. 15, 1758; married Martha Belding.+ 

Arad, baptized Oct. 21, 1759; married Mary Kent.+ 

Lucy, baptized Mar. 1, 1761 ; married Ebenezer Church. 

Elihu, baptized Mar. 7, 1763 (or 1762) ; married Lucretia 
Wright. + 
888. VII. Mary, baptized Mar. 31, 1765; married Eldad Wright of Win- 
chester, N. H. 

Eli, born Feb. 1 (or 15), 1767; married Sibyl Symonds.+ 

Ilixel, baptized July 9, 1769; died May 4, 1776. 

Polina, baptized Oct. 20, 1771; married first, Theodore Kellogg; 
married second, Timothy Parker. She died Nov. 21, 1831. 
[See Unidentified, P.] 

Matilda, baptized Mar. 13, 1774; married Isaac Baker.-f- 

Thankful, baptized Apr. 28, 1776; died July 2, 1778. 

In the "Province rate of taxes for the town of Hinsdale [New Hampshire], n^bl 
1764, including Polls, Real estate & Personal estate", we find: "JOSLAH r|p°rs 
STEBBINS 3d" [3 pence.] p-384. 



882. 


I. 


883. 


II. 


884. 


III. 


885. 


IV. 


886. 


V. 


887. 


VI. 



889. 


VIII. 


890. 


LX. 


891. 


X. 


892. 


XI. 


893. 


XII. 



220 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

The following inscriptions were copied from gravestones in the cemetery 
in S. W. Winchester, New Hampshire. 

"MR. JOSIAH STEBBINS died Oct. 30, 1813 aged 84. 

Look down on me I slumber here 

The graves become my bed 
And think on death thats always near 

For life may quickly fade." 

"In memory of MARY the late amiable Consort of MR. JOSIAH STEB- 
BINS, who dec'd May 14 1794, in the 60th year of her age. 

She's gone and left this mortal stage, 

Tho' while in life Adorn 'd her age, 

She patiently resigned her breath, 

And now her body sleeps in death : 

Her soul is gone we hope and trust, 

To be with Christ among the Just, 

To see His face forever nigh, 

And sing His praise Eternally." 

"MRS. ABIGAIL the late amiable Consort of MR. JOSIAH STEBBINS 
died July 26, 1805 In the 72 year of her age." 

A verse of four lines follows this inscription; but was so moss-grown as to be 
illegible. 

396. 

i 122 27 4 

ANN STEBBINS B • Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 I 

ROM r, AND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Nov. 10, 1734, at 
Northfield, Mass.; died Dec. 4, 1827; married May 17, 1757 (or May 19, 1754), 
to THOMAS SERGEANT, died Aug. 19, 1783, who was a son of John Sergeant 
and Abigail Jones. Lived at Port Dummer I now part of Brattleboro] and 
Fulham, Yt. 

CHILDREN: 

894. I. Elisha Sergeant, baptized Feb. 11, 1758. 

895. II. Anne Sergeant, baptized Apr. 28, 1760. 

397. 
ELIZABETH STEBBINS B i-J 



i / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i > 
Sarah I 



- .losepll Stebbins « Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 
I Mary Williams Klizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 



daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Oct. 8, 1736, at 
Northfield, Mass. ; died Sept. 24, 1822 (probably at Bennington, Vt.) ; married 



896. 


I. 


897. 


II. 


898. 


III. 


899. 


IV. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 221 

March, 1760, at Northfield, Mass., to EBENEZER WALLBRIDGE, born Dec. 
20, 1738, at Norwich, Conn., died Oct. 3, 1819, at Bennington, Vt., who was a 
son of Ebenezer Wallbridge and Mary Durkee. 

CHILDREN : 

Henry Wallbridge, born Aug. 22, 1762; married Mercy Hopkins. 
Gustavus Wallbridge, born Oct. 27, 17C3 ; married first, Clara 

Dewey: married second, Rhoda Rutenber. 
Rodolphus Wallbridge. born Oct. 27. 1763; died Jan. 16, 1767. 
Susanna Wallbridge, born Sept. 15, 17(35; married Gad Chapin. 

398. 

i 122 27 4 

ELISHA STEBBINS B { Joseph Stebblns * Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 

Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Williams, was born Mar. 16, 1743, at North- 
field, Mass.; married Oct. 29, 1767, to MARTHA WRIGHT, born (probably) 
at Northfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Benoni Wright. Settled in Green- 
field, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

Lucinda, born Feb. 7. 1769. 

Susan, baptized June 5, 1771; died Oct. 9, 1782. 

Lueretia, baptized Apr. 17, 1774. 

Ella Williams, baptized Apr. 13, 1777. 

Samuel, baptized June 18, 1780. 

Ore, baptized Aug. 10, 1783. 

Susan, baptized Jan. 18, 1791. 

ELISHA STEBBINS bought three acres on the south side of Aaron Burt's g^ 1 
lot in Northfield, Massachusetts, and in 1781 sold it to William Belcher. In fie ><*;, 

p. lo4. 

the seating of the meeting house in 1780 he was assigned to pew No. 22. 



900. 


I. 


901. 


II. 


902. 


HI. 


903. 


IV. 


904. 


V. 


905. 


VI. 


906. 


VII. 



North- 
He 
P- 

p. 315. 



■•I 



399. 

ASAHEL STEBBINS r ' { Asahe! Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Sarah Petty Elizabeth Wright Abigail Hartlett 

1 
ROWLAND STEBRINS 
Sarah 

son of Asahel Stebbins and Sarah Petty, was born May 16, 1728, at Northfield, 
Mass.; killed by the Indians at the Northfield massacre, Aug. 27, 1758; mar- 
ried in 1749 to LYDIA HARWOOD, born 1732. died Feb. 2, 1808, age 76 
years, at Northfield. Mass., who was a daughter of John Harwood of Ware 
River. Resided at Northfield, Mass. She married second, December 21, 1759, 
Samuel Merriman. 



222 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



CHILDREN : 

907. I. Asahel, born May 30, 1750; married Susannah Field. -f- 

908. II. Cyrus, born Apr. 25, 1752 ; died Sept. 10, 1776. 

909. III. Lydia, born June 27, 1754; died Oct. 4, 1761. 

910. IV. Experience, born Sept. 26, 1756 ; married Moses Gunn of Montague, 

Nov. 30, 1809. 



Hist, of 
North- 
field. 
Mass. 
p. 218. 



Hist, of 
Deer- 
field. 
Mass. 
p. 567. 
N. E. H. t 
G. Keg. 
XVI 
p. 918. 



H.st. of 
North- 
field, 

-•ns. 

p. 299. 



p. 300. 



p. 496. 



[i 321. 
p. 324. 
p 328. 



In "A Rate for defraying ye town and county charges, levied on the Polls 
and Real and Personal Estates, in Northfield, Feb. 12, 1729. Tax on the Poll 
£0. 3s 9d", is found the following entry: 

Estate 
No. Polls £. s. d. 

"ASAHEL STEBBINS 1 0. 0. 3." 

His name appears in a list of men who served in the Old French War in 
1748. "[Captain Winslow's Company 1755] A muster Roll of the Twenty 
Soldiers Reserved by his Excellency's order for Thirty days after the other 
were dismis'd who were employed on Connecticut River. * * * 

when when dis- what per whole 

entered charged month No. days wages 
ASAHEL STEBBINS Oct. 3 Nov. 2 £3. 7. 6 30 £4. 9. 3." 

He was impressed out of the Northfield Foot Company about the first of 
October, 1756. At the time of the attack of the French and Indians on fort 
No. 4, which occurred on April 19, 1757, ASAHEL STEBBINS was away from 
home on a hunting expedition. From August 22 to November 4, 1757, he 
served in Captain Catlin's company at Pontoosuck. In an attack made upon 
Charlestown by the Indians on Aug. 27, 1758, ASAHEL STEBBINS was 
killed and his wife taken prisoner, leaving four children, the oldest but seven 
years of age. While on the march to Canada, MRS. STEBBINS became worn 
out by the hardships and privations of the journey, and was unable to travel. 
As she thus became an incumbrance to them, the Indians determined to burn 
her. She was fastened to the stake, and witnessed the preparations for the 
horrible ceremony. Heartbroken by her sorrows, and exhausted by her suf- 
ferings, the captive had found her trials almost too great for endurance. She 
had no hope of ultimate release. In full faith that the portals of eternal rest 
were about to open for her, she smiled upon her tormentors. The Indians, 
considering this an act of bravery and defiance, were filled with admiration 
that knew no bounds. She was at once released from her bonds, and was 
assisted and tenderly cared for during the remainder of the journey. Between 
September and December, 1758, she was redeemed and lived to a good old 
age. In 1875 some of her great-grandchildren erected a monument to her 
memory in the cemetery. 

CYRUS STEBBINS received a bounty for two crows which he killed in 
1772. His name appears on the Muster Roll of Captain Eldad "Wright's Com- 
pany of Minute Men that marched from Northfield and Warwick to Cam- 
bridge, April 20, 1775, in Colonel Samuel William's Regiment. He enlisted 
in Captain Merriman's company of five months men in July, 1776. 



FIFTH GENERATION. 223 

400. 

I 124 27 4 

THOMAS STEBBINS 5 • Asahel Stebbins * Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

/ Sarah retty Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah — I 

son of Asahel Stebbins and Sarah Petty, was born Mar. 11, 1730, at North- 
field, Mass. ; died in the army between 1776 and 1783 ; married Feb. 25, 1758, 
to ANNA CHAMBERLAIN, born about 1739, died between 1785 and 1792, 
who was a daughter of Ephraim Chamberlain and Anna Merriman. She 
married second, Dec. 11, 1783, Reuben Frizzell of Bernardston, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Darius, baptized May 13, 1759 ; married Louisa Merrick. + 

Asahel ; of North Haven in 1792. 

Lydia ; married John Cunnabell.+ 

Damaras; married Reuben Parmentpr. 

Anna, born July 28, 1771 ; died Oct. 14, 1775. 

Ephraim; of North Haven in 1792. [See Unidentified, E.] 

Anna, baptized Apr. 25, 1776. 

THOMAS STEBBINS was a "Soldier in 1758," 
409. 
DANIEL SHELDON 5 ! 



911. 


I. 


912. 


II. 


913. 


III. 


914. 


rv. 


915. 


V. 


916. 


VI. 


917. 


VII. 



Mary Southwell 4 S:ir;ih Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 

I Jonathan Sheldon William Southwell Abigail Bartlett 



1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah \ 



son of Mary Southwell and Jonathan Sheldon, was born in 1715, probably 
at Deerfield, Mass. ; married in 1737 to MART HARMON. 

CHILDREN : 

918. I. Polly Sheldon; married Ebenezer Hubbard. + 



919. 


I. 


920. 


II. 


921. 


III. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 

416. 

THANKFUL STEBBINS 6 \ Samuel Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Mary Knowlton llanuab Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Mary Knowlton, was born Feb. 14, 1737, 
in the fourth precinct of Springfield (now Wilbraham), Mass.; married May 
5, 1757, at Springfield, Mass., to CAPTAIN PAUL LANGDON, born Dec. 16, 
1725, died June 23, 1804, at Wilbraham, Mass., who was a son of Lieut. Paul 
Langdon and Mary Stacy. 

CHILDREN: 

Samuel Langdon, born May 10, 1758; died Feb. 20, 1822. 
Thankful Langdon, born July 4, 1760; married Walter Burt. 
Paul Langdon, born Aug. 18, 1764; married Azubah King of 
Ellington, Conn. 

922. IV. Lovice Langdon, born Nov. 13, 1768 ; married first, Abdiel 

Loomis; married second, Joseph Wood. 

923. V. Mary Langdon, born Oct. 12, 1770; married Jacob Wood. 

924. VI. Walter Langdon, born June 22, 1779 ; married Sophia Badger. 

CAPTAIN PAUL LANGDON was a sergeant in the French war; and 
commanded a company from Wilbraham during the Revolution. In 1779 
he subscribed forty dollars for "Soldiers' Bounty". 



418. 

NOAH STEBBINS 8 ■ Samuel Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Mary Knowlton, was born Oct. 13, 1741, in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield (now Wilbraham), Mass.; died Sept. 24, 1818 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married May 22, 1765, at Springfield, Mass., 
to MARGRET STEBBINS [No. 426], born Aug. 28, 1741, at Springfield, 
Mass., died Dec. 13, 1807 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., who was a daughter 
of Jonathan Stebbins and Margret Bliss. He married second, Oct. 13, 1808, 
at West Springfield, Mass., SARAH (KEEP) STEBBINS, widow of Medad 
Stebbins [No. 431], born Mar. 17, 1753, died Nov. 3, 1838, at Longmeadow, 
Mass., daughter of Samuel Keep and Sarah Bemen. Occupation, farmer and 
soldier; "Lieutenant at Saratoga 1777". Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

224 



SIXTH GENERATION. 225 

CHILDREN, all bom at Wilbraham: 

925. I. Noah, born Feb. 12, 1766 (T. R.) ; married [No. 977] Anna 

Stebbins. -|- 

926. II. Azariah, born Oct. 27, 1767 (T. R.) ; married Moriah Granger.+ 

927. III. Margaret, born May 5, 1769 (T. R.) ; married Oct. 31, 1790 

(T. R.), Augustus Sisson. 

928. IV. Elijah, born Jan. 14. 1772 (T. R.) ; married Eunice Miller.-f- 

929. V. Luther, born Oct. 22, 1773 (T. R.) ; died young. 

930. VI. Nancy, born Dec. 8. 1775 (T. R.). 

931. VII. Luther, born June 12. 1777 (T. R. i ; married Phebe Hitchcock.+ 

932. VIII. John, born Aug. 13. 1779 ( T. R.) [See Unidentified, J.] 

933. IX. Charity, born Nov. 23, 1781 (T. R,). 

934. X. Persis, born Sept. 23, 1784 (T. R. ; married Daniel Mills Hitch- 

cock. + 

NOAH STEBBINS was one of the signers of the "Non-Consumption ^ ,ra 
Pledge". [See Appendix B.] On Dee. 9, 1776, he and two others were £ e °|v> 
chosen a "Com'ttee to wait on Mr. Mirick with a eoppy of the Last Grant p.96. 
made him of his Sallary and see if he will accept and be content therewith 
and Give a Discharge from any further Clame on the Town by way of Sallary 
ami make a Reporte at some future meeting". He contributed seventeen 
dollars to the Subscription for Soldiers' Bounty in 1779. In August, 1786, p244 - 
"LT. NOAH STEBBINS is chosen to Represent the town" in another con- 
vention to be held at Hatfield. He was our of the principal movers in 1805 p - 129 - 
for the incorporation "Into a parish or religious society, by the name of the 
Methodist Episcopal Parish, in the towns of Wilbraham. Springfield and 
Ludlow." [See Appendix D.] 

420. 

MERCY STEBBINS ° - Samuel Stebbins 5 s ;1 muel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah ■ ) 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Mary Knowlton. was born Feb. 12, 1747, in 
the fourth precinct of Springfield (now Wilbraham), .Mass.; died May 5, 
1837, aged 90 years (or September, 1803), at Homer, N. Y. ; married to 
ELISHA RUSS. She was married second, December, 1769, to OBED MER- 
RICK, died Jan. 21, 1783 (?). She was married third, Apr. 26, 1770, to 
CAPTAIN CALEB KEEP, born Dec. 10, 1741, at Brimfield (now Monson), 
Mass., died Oct. 6, 1816, at Homer, N. Y., who was a son of John Keep and 
Abigail Munn. 

CHILDREN, all born in Monson: 

935- I. Mercy Keep, born Mar. 17, 1771; married June 21, 1795, Noah 
Hitchcock. 

936. II. Clarissa Keep, born Oct. 6, 1772; married Asa White. 

937. III. Gen. Martin Keep, born Dec. 20, 1774 ; married in 1799, Hepsibeth 

Hotehkiss. 

15 



226 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

938. IV. Rhoda Keep, born Mar. 19, 1779 ; married in 1799, Asahel Minor. 

939. V. Channcey Keep, born Nov. 5, 1784 ; married, 1811, Prudence Wol- 

cott. 

421. 

REV. SAMUEL STEBBINS 8 - Samuel Stebblns 6 Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebblns 3 

( Sarah (Wood) Jones Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 
2 1 | 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l f 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Sarah (Wood) Jones, was born Sept. 8, 1751, in 
the fourth precinct of Springfield (now Wilbraham), Mass.; died Jan. 20, 
1821; married to URSULA GRISWOLD of Simsbury, Conn., born in 1766, 
who was a daughter of Captain Edward Griswold and Abigail Phelps. Pro- 
fession, Congregational minister. Resided at Simsbury, Conn. No children. 

From SAMUEL STEBBINS graduated from Dartmouth College in 1775, and 

Ren- held a high position in his class, for scholarship and ability, and still more 

Herald", for the brilliancy of his wit and the keenness of his satire. He was installed 

ford, as pastor of the First Church of Christ at Simsbury, Conn., on Dec. 10, 1777. 

Nov. He was not a total abstainer, but according to the custom of the day, made 

1897. very free use of intoxicating liquors. He was not in any sense of the word an 

intemperate man, but failed to deny himself or to discourage the use of 
intoxicants by others. 

In 1787 it was voted to plaster and whitewash the inside of the meeting 
house, and MR. STEBBINS was appointed to superintend the work. Captain 
Jacob Pettibone was the mason employed to do the work, and he was quite 
as fond of a good hot sling as was MR. STEBBINS. One day a neighbor 
went into the meeting house and told Captain Pettibone that MR. STEBBINS 
had said that he was not doing his work according to contract, but was 
slighting it. Hot with rage, Captain Pettibone threw down his trowel, 
stripped off his apron, and started for MR. STEBBINS' house. He knocked 
at the door imperatively, and when MR. STEBBINS opened it, he burst out, 
"MR. STEBBINS, if you say that I am slighting my work and not doing it 
according to contract, you're a rascal. Sir, you're a rascal, if you are a 
minister!" MR. STEBBINS calmly opened the door and called, "MADAM 
STEBBINS, MADAM STEBBINS, will you come here a moment?" She 
appeared at the door. "Here is my dear friend, Captain Jacob Pettibone, 
come to tell me my faults to my face like a good Christian. He does not go 
about talking of them behind my back, but tells them to my face. Now I 
want you to make us a good mug of sling, and make it very hot, and sweet, 
and strong." At these words the rage of Captain Pettibone was gone, and 
when MADAM STEBBINS returned with the steaming beverage, she found 
them having a veritable love feast. 

These personal peculiarities brought him into disfavor with many in his 
congregation, which led finally to a request for his resignation. Preparatory 
to that final step, he preached a sermon directed against his opposers, which 
was characteristic for its boldness and sarcasm. The sermon was published 
under the title, "The Policy of the Devil to hinder the Work of the Gospel." 



aid 



SIXTH GENERATION. 227 

His text was Luke VII, 31-35: "John the Baptist came neither eating bread 
nor drinking wine; and ye say He hath a devil. The Son of Man is come 
eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a wine- 
bibber." 

At a meeting held Nov. 3, 1806, a letter was received from MR. STEBBINS 
in which he asked for his dismission from the pastoral office. He continued 
to preach at Simsbury a number of years after his dismission, and acted for 
a time as Chaplain of the Old Newgate prison at Granby. 

The first meeting house at Bloomfield must have been sadly dilapidated, tnil™ 
and the people slow to realize it, for the Simsbury preacher. MR. STEBBINS, f Ya,' 
"a man intelligent, shrewd and sarcastic", was sent for to stir them up on ^33 
the subject. His text on that occasion was, "Surely the fear of God is not 
in this place"; and this was one sentence in his discourse: "When you pass 
through a village and see the clapboards on the meeting house hanging 
dingle-dangle by one nail, you may be sure the love of God is not in that 
people." 

He assisted at the ordination of Mr. Moses Warren at Wilbraham, Mass. hl'm™ 

MR. STEBBINS was a man of eminent ability and learning, and unusually p. e 25V. 
sagacious and keen in matters of business. He was remarkable for his knowl- j"j h f ^ e " 
edge of human nature and his great wit: yet he was an earnest and sincere Ha- 
inan and a faithful preacher. He was not only a pastor, but a business advisor 
for his people; and as a keen and shrewd business man his services were in 
constant demand in the settlement of estates, as commissioner or appraiser. 
In these offices, as well as that of arbiter of numerous neighborhood disputes, 
his neighbors reposed in him the utmosl confidence. 

He was a man of the most rigid economy, and at his death left a very 
considerable estate for those times. He was buried in Hop-Meadow burying 
ground, where his grave is marked by a plain marble headstone on which is 
the following inscription: 

"REV. SAM'L STEBBINS 

died Jan. 20th, 1821 

in the 70th year of his age 

and the 44th of his ministry. 

He taught us how to live. 

and 0, too high 
The price of knowledge, 
taught us how to die." 

425. 

ENOS STEBBINS -Jonathan Stebblns 6 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebblns :: 

I Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Jonathan Stebbins and Margaret Bliss, was born July 26, 1740, at 
Springfield (or Longmeadow), Mass.; died Apr. 12, 1798, at Chelsea, Vt.; 
married Apr. 12, 1763, at Springfield, Mass., to [No. 419] MARY STEBBINS, 



228 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

born Mar. 25, 1744, in the fourth precinct of Springfield (now Wilbraham), 
Mass., died Sept. (or Dec.) 1, 1810, at Chelsea, Vt., who was a daughter of 
Samuel Stebbins and Mary Knowlton. Occupation, school teacher. Resided 
at Wilbraham and Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Eleanor, born May 16, 1764 (T. R.). 
Jonathan, born Nov. 1, 1765 (T. R.) ; died young. 
Beulah, born Sept. 24, 1767 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 22, 1776. 
Ohio.', born May 7, 1769 ( T. R.) ; married Win. Fletcher.+ 
Abyram, horn Mar. 5, 1771 (T. R.) ; married Margaret Web- 
ster. -f- 
Brainard, born Feb. 25, 1773 (T. R.) ; married Margaret Reed.+ 
Bliss, born Jan. 20, 1775 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 19, 1776. 
Infant, born Aug. 24, 1776; died Sept. 8, 1776. 
Bliss, born Dec. 12, 1777; married Betsy Ruth Cossitt.-f- 
Eleanor, born Dec. 28, 1779; married Diah Plint.+ 
Euos, born Aug. 1, 1781 ; married Candace Crocker. + 
Mary, born Aug. 1, 1781; died Mar. 18. 1856. 
Beulah, born Dec. 23, 1783. 
Seth, born Oct. 25, 1785; married Jemima Hutchinson. -+- 

In 1771 the possessions of ENOS STEBBINS consisted of the following: 
one dwelling house and real estate valued at six pounds, one horse, two oxen, 
eight cows, six goats and sheep, three swine, two acres of pasture, aud five 
acres of tillage. The grain, etc., raised yearly amounted to fifty bushels; 
and there were twelve acres of fresh meadow. 

His name appears on the "Non-Consumption Pledge" in 1774. [See 

Appendix B.] 

wiibra- jj e was a S oldier, and marched on the occasion of the Lexington Alarm 

Mass. April, 1775, as will be seen by the following: "Dee. 5th 1775. A Roll of 

p. 233. Capt. James Warriner's Company of Wilbraham who marched in defence of 

Ammerican Liberty on ye Alarm last April occasioned by th Lexington Fight 

with ye number of officers & soldiers, time of service distance from home what 

due to each according to his character agreeable to a late Resolve of the 

great and Gen '11 court of this Colony. 



940. 


I. 


941. 


II. 


942. 


III. 


943. 


IV. 


944. 


V. 


945. 


VI. 


946. 


VII. 


947. 


VIII. 


948. 


IX. 


940. 


X. 


950. 


XI. 


951. 


XII. 


952. 


XIII. 


953. 


XIV. 



Time of 








service 


Due 


Miles from due 


Sum 


I toys 




& to Home 


Total 



ENOS STEBBINS S't [sergeant] 10 .17.1 180 15 1.12.1" 

p. Hi. A very close watch was kept upon those suspected of faithlessness to the 

cause; and at a town meeting, Sept. 2, 1776, an unsuccessful attempt was 
made, after a "Large debate", to remove "Lt. Win. King and MR. ENOS 
STEBBINS" from the committee "of Correspondence, Inspection and Safety 
& in the rome and Sted thereof Chuse two other members for S'd Com'tte". 

p. si. There were three justly celebrated school teachers in Wilbraham. viz: 

Master Baker in the north part of the town, and Masters Moses and ENOS 
STEBBINS in the south part. [See Appendix D.] 



SIXTH GENERATION. 221 

427. 
EUNICE STEBBINS " < Jonathan Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 



i Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitche* Joanna Lamb 

/ 



Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Jonathan Stebbins and Margaret Bliss, was born Nov. 25, 1742; 
died May 2, 1786; married Nov. 28, 1766, at Springfield, Mass., to DEACON 
ENOCH BURT, born Oct. 3, 1742, died Mar. 29, 1809, who was a son of David 
Burt and Sarah Colton. He married second, Mary Stacy. He married third, 
Thankful Skinner. 

CHILDREN : 

954. I. "Walter Burt, born Oct. 30, 1767; married Thankful Langdon Jan. 

22. ITS! I. 

955. II. Eunice Burt, born July 18, 1770; married Jonathan Torrey Feb. 

11, 1796. 

956. III. Enoch Burt, born Oct. 26. 177*; married Martha Hamilton Jan. 

10, 1807. 

428. 

ANN STEBBINS ° - Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

! Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Jnanna Lamb 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Jonathan Stebbins and Margaret Bliss, was born Feb. 8, 1744; 
died Apr. 17, 1787: married Feb. 3. 1774, at Springfield, Mass., to THOMAS 
HALE, born July 27. 1744, died Mar. 29. 1819, who was a son of Thomas Hale 
and Abigail Burt. He married second, Feb. 7. 1788, Annas Parsons. 

CHILDREN : 

957. I. Anne Hale, born Nov. 22. 1777; married Oct. 2, 1805, Amos Parker. 

Removed to Sharon, Vt. 

958. II. Abigail Hale, born Apr. 29. I7sl : married Oct. 18, 1801, Isaac 

Corkins. 

959. III. Lydia Hale, born August, 1785; married Jan. 31, 1811, Henry 



Avery. 



430. 



ABIGAIL STEBBINS '' < Jonathan Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Jonathan Stebbins and Abigail Hale, was born Oct. 29, 1748; 
died at Longmeadow. .Mass.; married Feb. 15, 1770, at Wilbraham, Mass., to 

MoSES bartlett. 

CHILDREN : 
960. I. Chester Bartlett, born Feb. 3, 1777. 



230 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



431. 

CORPORAL MEDAD STEBBINS '"• \ Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [• 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Jonathan Stebbins and Abigail Hale, was born Feb. 4, 1750 (or 1751), 
at Springfield (or Longmeadow), Mass.; died Sept. 9, 1804, at Longmeadow, 
Mass.; married Apr. 25, 1776, to SARAH KEEP, born Mar. 17, 1753, died 
Nov. 3, 1838, at Longmeadow, Mass., who was a daughter of Samuel Keep 
and Sarah Bemen. Resided at Springfield (until 1787) and Longmeadow, 
Mass. She married second, Lieut. Noah Stebbins [see No. 418]. 



961. 


I. 


962. 


II. 


963. 


III. 


964. 


IV. 



965. 



V. 



966. VI. 



CHILDREN: 

Chester, born Sept. 1, 1776; died May 20. 1844. 

Mary, born Nov. 22, 1779 ; married Stephen Avery.+ 

Lewis, born Oct. 17 (or June 6), 1782; married Laura Bouton.-f- 

Jonathan Chauncey, born Feb. 14, 1787; married Catharine 

Coates.-j- 
Samuel, born Apr. 10, 1791; married first, Sarah Gardner; mar- 
ried second, Clarissa Phelps. -f- 
Harvey, born Sept. 22, 1793 ; married Julia Robinson. -f- 



Putnam's 
iiagazlne 
I, p. 34. 



Hist, of 
Palmer, 
Mass. 
p. 180 

& 
Revo. 
Records 
of 
Mass. 



The name of MEDAD STEBBINS, sentinel, appears in a muster roll of the 
company of minute men who marched upon the Lexington Alarm, from 
Springfield, for the defence of the United Colonies, under the command of 
Major Andrew Colton, Apr. 20, 1775. He served fifteen days in this com- 
pany; and on December 25, 1776, enlisted as corporal in Captain Daniel 
Cad well's Company, Colonel Timothy Robinson's regiment, with whom he 
served three months and nine days. He was with the detachment of Militia 
sent to Ticonderoga. This service lasted until Apr. 2, 1777. He again enlisted 
on Sept. 24, 1777, and is credited with thirty -two days' service with the 
Northern Army as corporal in Captain James Shaw's Company, of Colonel 
Charles Pynchon's regiment, and was with the detachment ordered to join 
General Gates' army. [See also Appendix B.] 



433. 



SARAH STEBBINS « 



l 176 

- Jonathan Stebbins 5 

/ Abigail Hale 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



daughter of Jonathan Stebbins and Abigail Hale, was born Sept. 16, 1754; 
died Mar. 19, 1825; married May 1, 1781, at Springfield, Mass., to ROBERT 
SILCOCK of Longmeadow, born May, 1757 ; came from Worcester, England ; 
died Mar. 21, 1806. 

CHILDREN: 

967. I. John Silcock, born Feb. 15, 1782. 

968. II. Sarah Silcock, born Nov. 19, 1783 ; died Sept. 4, 1819. 



969. 


III. 


970. 


IV. 


971. 


V. 


972. 


VI. 


973. 


VII. 


974. 


VIII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 231 

- 
Mary Silcock, born July 10, 1785; married Seth Taylor. 

William Collin Silcock, born Feb. 16, 1787. 

Nancy Silcock, born June 30, 1789. 

Clarissa Silcock, born Feb. 1, 1792; married Ethan Taylor. 

Robert Silcock, born Feb. 2, 1794; died Feb. 24, 1818. 

Phebe Silcock, born Nov. 28, 1795 ; died Nov. 4, 1819. 

975. IX. Lyman Silcock, born Feb. 21, 1798. 

ROBERT SILCOCK came from the city of Worcester in England as a n. e. h. 

& G. 

soldier in the British service during the Revolutionary war. After the war was ^eg. 
over he followed the occupation of weaving. p- 49. 

438. 

SARAH STEBBINS t; Stephen Stebblns s Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Stephen Stebbins ami Sarah Bliss, was born May 15, 1734, at 
Longmeadow, Mass. ; died July 23, 1755 ; married February, 1755, to JOHN 
LANGDON, born June 1, 1728, died Oct. 10, 1822, who was a son of Lieutenant 
Paul Langdon and Mary Stacy. 

CHILDREN : 

976. I. Sarah Langdon, born July 12. 17."ir>; married Ebenezer Crocker of 

Kinderhook, N. J. 

JOHN LANGDON served as sergeant in the Revolutionary war. 

440. 

{ 1 TT 41 fi 

ELDAD STEBBINS 6 - Stephen Stebblns ts Samuel Stebblns i Samuel Stebblns 3 
I Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Stephen Stebbins and Sarah Bliss, was born Aug. 13, 1737, at Long- 
meadow, Mass.; died Dec. 1, 1816; married Apr. 21, 1763, at Springfield, 
Mass., to ANN BADGER, born 1743 at Bethlehem, N. J., died Dec. 1, 1816, 
who was a daughter of Henry Badger and Mary Langdon. "Constable in 
1776." Resided at Wilbraham and Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

977. I. Anna, born Feb. 4, 1764 (T. R.) ; married [No. 925] Noah Steb- 

bins. -f- 

978. II. Bina, born Aug. 11, 1765 (T. R.) ; married Samuel Lyman, Mar. 

1, 1802. 

979. III. Eldad, born June 13, 1767 (T. R.). 

980. IV. Gilbert, born Mar. 11, 1769 (T. R.) ; married Betsy Wood.+ 

981. V. Luther, born Mar. 2, 1771 ; died Apr. 27, 1771. 



232 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

982. VI. Galvin, born Mar. 2, 1771 ; died Apr. 25, 1771. 

983. VII. Lovisa, born Mar. 7, 1772 (T. R.). 

984. VIII. Eldad, born Apr. 4, 1774 (T. R.) ; married Lydia Fitch. + 

985. IX. Luther, born Sept. 29, 1776 (T. R.) ; married [No. 995] Lucina 

Stebbins. -[- 

986. X. Calvin, born Mar. 5, 1778 ; married Amelia Adams. + 

987. XI. Alphens, born July 28. 1780 (T. R.) ; married Mary Holt.-f 

988. XII. Loviee, born Dee. 7, 1782 (T. R.) ; married [No. 1005] Stephen 

Stebbins. + 

wiibra- ELDAD STEBBINS was constable of Wilbraham, Mass., in 1776. There 

cent. is a tradition preserved among the papers of Calvin Stebbins as follows: 

p. 245 

The depreciation of paper money was such that Eldad Stebbins having 
lost an ox, took the town's money which was in his hands, and bought a pair 
of oxen for which he paid forty dollars; and before he was required to make 
his final settlement with the town treasurer, cider was selling for twelve dol- 
lars a mug, and three and one-third mugs of cider paid for the oxen. 

He was one of those who signed a petition May 29, 1805, for the incorpora- 
tion of the Methodist Episcopal Parish. [See Appendix D.] 

441. 

I 177 41 

CAPTAIN PHINEAS STEBBINS B - Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Stephen Stebbins and Sarah Bliss, was born May 19, 1739, at Long- 
meadow, Mass. ; married May 19, 1767, at Wilbraham, Mass., to ANN CHAP- 
FEE, died Mar. 21, 1837, at Wilbraham, Mass. Resided at Wilbraham and 
Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

989. I. Phineas, born July 13, 1768 (T. R.) ; married Phebe Dunham.+ 

990. II. Anna, born Mar. 7, 1769 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 15, 1825 (T. R.). 

991. III. Walter, born Dec. 31, 1770 (T. R.) ; married first, Azubah Car- 

penter; second, Esther W. King.-f- 

992. IV. Silas, born Oct. 30, 1772 (T. R.) ; died. 

993. V. Lucina, born Jan. 29. 1775 (T. R.) ; died young. 

994. VI. Harvey, born Mar. 9, 1778 (T. R.) ; married Asaph Pease.+ 

!!!>.-). VII. Lucina, born Sept. 12, 1780 (T. R.) ; married [No. 985] Luther 
Stebbins. -|- 
" Pay-Roll of CAPT. PHINEAS STEBBINS' Co., Col. Nathan Sparhawk's 

I'almer, . 

Regt. Three months and some days service, under Resolve for granting £5 

per month addition to Continental pay. Sept. 13, to Dec. 12, 177S. Detached 

to re-inforce Gen. Sullivan". [See Appendix B.] 

wiibra- Although the constitution of the state of Massachusetts was adopted in 

' am 

1780, no representative was chosen by the town until 1786, when CAPTAIN 

I'lIINEAS STEBBINS was elected. He served in this capacity for three con- 
secutive years, and again in 1805. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 233 

When CAPTAIN STEBBINS was first rims™ representative, very strin- p- 132. 
gent instructions were given him, relating to the appropriation of money. 

On April 25, 1786, CAPTAIN PHINEAS STEBBINS and Mr. David Burt p- 129. 
were chosen delegates to sit in a county convention at Hatfield. 

In 1787 the newly formed Constitution of the United States was offered p. 132. 
to the several states for their acceptance or rejection, and CAPTAIN 
PHINEAS STEBBINS was chosen a delegate to sit in the convention to be 
"holden in Boston for the purpose of examining, and adopting or rejecting, 
this constitution". The people of Wilbraham were always jealous of bestow- 
ing power upon their rulers; and it was thought that the constitution took 
too much power from the State and gave it to the nation. This fear con- 
trolled CAPTAIN STEBBINS' vote, which was cast in the negative. 

CAPTAIN STEBBINS was a signer of the "Non-Consumption Pledge. [See >' 23Z 
Appendix A.] He also signed the Petition for Methodist Society in Wilbra- '' '-'"'" 
ham", which was referred to the Committee on Parishes, which reported 
January 31, 1795. The South Parish made answer June 12, 1795, by "John 
Bliss and PHINEAS STEBBINS, that the parish have made no objections 
against the prayer of the petition being granted". [See Appendix D.] 



442. 

ZADOCK STEBBINS ,; Stephen Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

- l I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son id' Stephen Stebbins and Sarah Bliss, was bom August 12. 1741. at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died April 20, 1832, (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
Nov. 19, (or 30,) 1764, at Springfield, Mass.. to Elizabeth Pease. Resided at 
Springfield and Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

996. I. Zadock, born April 2, 1765 (T. R.) ; married Sibyl Hitchcock. + 

997. II. Augustus, born March 29, 1767 (T. R.) ; married Martha Bliss.-)- 

998. III. John, born Sept. 15, 1769 (T. R.) ; married Tacy White.-f 

999. IV. Flavia, born Nov. 30, 1771 (T. R.) ; married John Roper. 

1000. V. Chauncey, born Aug. 13, 1774 (T. R.) : married 1st. Nancy Chaf- 

fee, 2nd Huldah Chaffee. + 

1001. VI. Abigail, born Aug. 14, 1776 (T. R. 

Zadock Stebbins signed the "Non-Consumption Pledge" [See Appendix 
A], "Corporal, Boston, 1776." Belonged to Captain Reuben Munn's Com- 
pany, Col. Nathan Dyke's regiment, which in 177ti was in service in Boston 
and vicinity [See Appendix B]. 



234 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

443. 

EUNICE STEBBINS 6 - Stephen Stebblns 6 Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

f Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Stephen Stebbins and Sarah Bliss, was born Nov. 15, 1743, at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; married May 11, 1764 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to 
David Lyon. 

CHILDREN : 

1002. I. David Lyon, born Aug. 18, 1765. 

1003. II. Eunice Stebbins Lyon, born April, 1767. 

1004. III. Gad Stebbins Lyon, born Feb. 28, 1769. 

447. 

i 177 41 q 

STEPHEN STEBBINS 6 - Stephen Stebblns o Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebblns 3 

( Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Stephen Stebbins and Sarah Bliss, was born April 28, 1752, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died May 6, 1797 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married May 
4, 1776, at Wilbraham, Mass., to CHLOE HALE. Resided at Wilbraham and 
Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, all born at Wilbraham : 

1005. I. Stephen, born Oct. 18, 1779 (T. R.) ; married [No. 988] Lovice 

Stebbins. -+- 

1006. II. Sylvanus, born Aug. 15, 1781 (T. R.) ; "Town Clerk of Wilbra- 

ham 1829-1836." 

1007. III. Solomon, born Aug. 2, 1783 (T. R.) ; married Zata Loraine Stan- 

hope. + 

1008. IV. Chloe, born May 7, 1790 (T. R.) ; married 1st. Josiah Leach, 2nd. 

Converse Shephard. 

1009. V. Rufus Porter, born Feb. 14, 1793 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 17, 1818. 

1010. VI. Samuel Hale, born Mar. 25, 1797 (T. R.) ; married 1st. Sally A. 

Gardner, 2nd. Louisa Gardner. 



wiibra- SYLVANUS STEBBINS made a specialty of raising broom corn in con- 

ham 

Cent, 
p. 278. 



cent. siderable quantities, and used it in the manufacture of brooms. 



457. 

179 41 6 

MARY STEBBINS 8 ) Aaron Stebblns 5 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebblns 3 

/ Mary Wood Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 f 
Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wood, was born June 19, 1748, at 
Springfield, Mass. ; married Aug. 31, 1768, to GEORGE SAXTON ; born Sept. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 235 

2, 1744, who was a son of Joseph Saxton and Sarah Parsons. Resided at 
Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

1011. I. Martha Saxton, born May 5, 1771. 

458. 

AARON STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins 5 SamiiPl Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Wood Hannah Hitchcock *' Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wood, was born March 20, 1750, in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Mass.; married March 5, 
1774, at Wilbraham, Mass., to [No. 593] EUNICE STEBBINS, born Aug. 8, 
1750, who was a daughter of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wright. Resided at 
Lebanon, Madison Co., N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

1012. I. Ruby. 

1013. II. Amacy. 

1014. III. Seth. 

1015. IV. Eunice. 

Soon after the Spring of 1741, AARON STEBBINS settled on a place in Hist, of 
Hampton, Massachusetts, which property has since been the residence of vaiiey^ 
Rev. Mr. Rockwood. He evidently did not remain here very long, for at a wiibra- 
town meeting held December 14, 1741, at Wilbraham, the chief business of cent. 
which was to raise and appropriate money, there was "Voted and granted to p ' 44 ' 
AARON STEBBINS for the Expense he was att in Geting the Deed of the 
Over Plus Land further executed one pound ten shilling". 

The name of Aaron Stebbins, Corporal, is found in a company of forty-five p . 234. 
men, thirty-four of whom were of Wilbraham, which was organized on the 
occasion of the Lexington Alarm in 1775, under the command of Captain Paul p- ub. 
Langdon, as eight months' men. They were encamped in Roxbury and 
formed part of the army which besieged Boston. [See Appendix B.] 

He was one of the signers of the following petition : p- 235. 

"Roxbury Camp, Dec. 25, 1775. 
To the Committee of Cloathing in Watertown we the Subscribers Soldiers 
in Capt. Paul Langdons Company in Col. Danielsons Regiment Desire you to 
Deliver for Each of us the money Due to us for a Coat which was Promised 
to lis at the time of our Inlistment to Capt. Paul Langdon and his Receipt 
Shall be a Discharge from us as witness our hands." 

462. 

JAMES STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins o Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

' Mary Wood Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wood, was born October 4, 1760, in fourth 
Parish of Springfield now Wilbraham, Mass.; died March 14, 1846, at Long- 



236 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

meadow, Mass.; married August 17, 1782, at Wilbraham, Mass., to RACHEL 
WRIGHT. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham : 

1016. I. Martha (Patty), born December 5, 1783 (T. R.) ; married March 

23, 1825, Samuel Markhaim 

1017. II. Linda, born August 22, 1786 (T. R.). 

1018. III. James, born Aug. 28, 1792 (T. R.). 

1019. IV. Mary Wood, born Apr. 22, 1801 (T. R.). 

Hist. 

f'aimer JAMES STEBBINS was, for several years, the only lawyer in Palmer, 

a 1 & S S . 

Massachusetts, being the successor of Daniel Shearer, Esq. In 1818 and 1820, 
he was elcted representative to the General Court. His business afforded him 
a livelihood, and, when he removed to his native town, Springfield, he was 
possessed of an adequate fortune. 

It appears that a story or a joke was enjoyed as much in those days as 
now. MR. STEBBINS was interested in managing a case in the county court 
and, being of a nervous temperament, he was not as quiet as he might have 
been, and the court requested him to be seated and assured him that he should 
have justice in his case. His reply was, "That is what I am afraid of." 
Palmer, JAMES STEBBINS was one of a committee chosen at a town meeting May 

Mass. . 

p. 232. 3, 1824, "to confer together and devise the best and most conciliatory meas- 

ures to unite the people in the town, and for supplying the pulpit". 
He was Justice of Court of Sessions, 1823-1828. 

473. 

MOSES STEBBINS 8 \ Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

/ Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale was born May 3, 1750, in the fourth 
precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died about 1825 at 
Wilbraham. Hampden County, Massachusetts; married April 13, 1776, at 
Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to HANNAH HALE; born at Enfield, Suffield 
County, Connecticut, died April, 1814, at Enfield, Connecticut; married second 
January 11, 1816 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Massachusetts, to CATHERINE 
CHAPIN, of Ludlow, Massachusetts; born about 1750-55; died December 5, 
1822, at Wilbraham, Massachusetts; daughter of Henry Chapin and Mary 
Butler. Profession, teacher. Politics, whig. Resided at Wilbraham, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN, all by first wife: 

1020. I. Clarissa, born May 21, 1777 (T. R.), died September 8, 1830, 
unmarried. 

1021. II. Warren, born March 15, 177*1 (T. R.), died unmarried. 

1022. HI. Asenath, born July 13, 1781 (T. R,), married Amasa Worth- 
ington.-4- 



p. 335. 



1024. 


V. 


1025. 


VI. 


1026. 


VII. 


1027. 


VIII. 


1028. 


IX. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 237 

1023. IV. Hannah Warriner, born Oct. 26, 17S3 (T. R.), married George 
Calkins. 
Miles, born 1785. married Elizabeth Fiske.-|- 
David, born 1787, married .Mary Cone.-f- 
Dorcas, born 1789, married Abijah White. 
Flavel, born 1791, married Chloe Warner November 2, 1815. 
Moses, born April 20, 1793, married Ruth Thwing.+ 

MOSES STEBBINS was a Revolutionary soldier, his name appearing on ™f£ e * 

the "Pay-Roll of Capt. Daniel Cadwell's Co., in Col. Timothy Robinson's ^' 

detachment of militia sent to Ticonderoga, out December 25. 1776, to April 2, h * a 1 n] bra " 

1777". [See also Appendix B.l cent^ 

He was one of the signers of the "Non-Consumption Pledge." [See Ap- p - 244 - 
pendix A.] In 1779 he subscribed eight dollars for the Soldiers' Bounty. 

MOSES STEBBINS was a member of the committee of Wilbraham, who p ' 229 ' 
signed the Petition for Incorporation, on April 8, 1782. 

474. 

CALVIN STEBBINS " • Moses Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 ) 

rh. .mas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STERBINS l • 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born July 30, 1751, at Spring- 
field, .Massachusetts; died November 7. 1825 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massa- 
chusetts; married May 5, 1785 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to 
SARAH SAXTON. born 175S ; died May 25, 1835, ae. 77 (T. R.), at Wilbra- 
ham, Massachusetts. Resided at Wilbraham and Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1029. I. Sarah, born September 6, 1786 i T. R.i, died March 14, 1852 

(T. R.), unmarried. 

1030. II. Experience, born September 30, 1787, died January 16, 1870 

(T. R,), ae. 82, unmarried. 

1031. III. Freddy, born September 30, 1787. 

1032. IV. Calvin, born October 20, 1789 (T. R,), married Fanny Gager.-f 

1033. V. Gorham, born December 24, 1791 (T. R.), married Lydia 

Shutts. 

1034. VI. Charlotte, born September 24, 1793 (T. R.), died January 25, 

1870 (T. R.), unmarried. 

1035. VII. Laura, born December 25, 1795, died February 27, 1797. 

1036. VIII. Amanda, born November 10, 1797 (T. R.), married Robert 

Session. 

1037. IN. Esther, born 1800, died January 10, 1870, ae. 70 (T. R.). 

In "a list of a number of persons who went upon the Alarm last April n ^' I J 1 bra " 
occasioned by Lexington fight who did not Imbody under the command of J?*^- 

p. 233. 



238 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

any officer, an account of ye time of their service distance from & to home 
and what due", we find the following entry : 



Time of 






service 




Sum 


Days 


Due 


Total 


8 


11.4 


1. 4. 8.' 



"CALVIN STEBBINS 

[See Appendix B.] 

p. 253. jj e was a member of the committee for South Parish, Wilbraham, which 

answered the notification of the petition of Noah Stebbins and others, in 1805, 
praying to be incorporated into a religious society. 

476. 

ESTHER STEBBINS 6 - Moses Stebbins b Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Dorcas Hale Hannab Hitebeoek Joanna Lamb 

2 1 
Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born January 28, 1755, in 
the fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Mass. ; married January 

20, 1789 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to JAMES LANGDON; born 
March 27, 1762, who was a son of John Langdon and Eunice Torrey. 

477. 

AMBROSE STEBBINS " \ Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 j 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born October 17, 1756, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; married December 13, 1781 (T. R.), at South Wilbraham, 
Massachusetts, to AZUBAH PERRIER. Resided at Wilbraham and Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

1038. I. Susannah, born May 20, 1782 (T. R.). 

1039. II. Luke, born August 18, 17S3 (T. R.). 

1040. III. Sophia, born May 9, 1785 (T. R.). 

479. 

DAVID STEBBINS fi - Moses Stebbins r. Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 j 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born February 29, 1760, in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died January 

21, 1844 (T. R,), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts; married March 11 (or Feb- 
ruary 5), 1790, at Ellington, Tolland County, Connecticut, to MARY CHAR- 
TER; born March 3, 1761, at Ellington, Tolland County, Connecticut; died 



SIXTH GENERATION. 239 

April 27, 1850 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Resided at Wilbraham, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

1041. I. Mary (Polly), born December 16, 1790 (T. R.), married 1st. John 

Selden and 2nd. Benoni Atchison, died September 29, 1868 
(T. R,). 

1042. II. Marcia, born August 23, 1792 (T. R.). 

1043. III. John Charter, born September 28, 1794 (T. R.), married Annis 

Griggs.+ 

1044. rV. Lucia Dee, born December 14. 1796 (T. R.), married James 

Stanton. -f- 

1045. V. Erastus Hill, born March 1. 1800 (T. R.), married Betsey Lang- 

don. + 

1046. VI. David Austin, born December 13, 1803 (T. R,), died May 24 (or 

Jan. 23), 1860 (T. R.). 

David Stebbins i ived twenty-four dollars a year as a Revolutionary 

pensioner. 

480. 

TIMOTHY STEBBINS ,; \ Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins s 

I Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Wright Sarab ) 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born April 17, 1762, in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Massachusetts; married 
October 22, 1789, at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to HANNAH CULVER; 
died at Groton. Massachusetts. Resided at Wilbraham, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1047. I. Persis, born August 3, 1791 (T. R.). 

1048. II. Asa, born August 26, 1794 (T. R.). 

1049. III. Joseph Seymour, born April 8, 1797 (T. R.).; married Sophia 

Watson Tompkins. -4- 

1050. IV. Edy, born June 8, 1799. 

1051. V. Sheldon; died at Westfield, Massachusetts, February 21, 1873. 

481. 

GAIUS STEBBINS ° .{ Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 
( Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born October 5, 1763, at Wilbra- 
ham, Massachusetts; died May 27, 1834, probably at Hillsdale, Columbia 
County, New York. Resided at Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 
and Hillsdale, Columbia County, New York. Married . 



i 



240 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

1052. I. Gaius; married Anna Williams.+ 

1053. II. Robert (not positive) ; married Margaret . 

GAIUS STEBBINS was in the continental army in 1780, and was repre- 
sentative of Columbia County in 1807 and 1808-9. 

484. 

181 41 6 

THANKFUL STEBBINS ° \ Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale, was born March 21, 1773 (T. 
R.). at Wilbraham. Massachusetts; died 1858: married to JOHN MATTOON. 
Resided at Wilbraham, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Chester Mattoon. 

J. Wesley Mattoon. 

Willis Mattoon. 

Edwin Mattoon, born September 6. 1808; married Nancy B. 

Langdon.-j- 
Calvin Mattoon. 
Newton Mattoon. 
Ora Mattoon. 
Delia Mattoon. 
1062. IN. Cynthia Mattoon. 

486. 

1S2 41 6 

SAMUEL STEBBINS ''' i Luke Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 

/ Sarah Norton Hannah Hitchcock .Toanna Lamb 

2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l f 
Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Luke Stebbins and Sarah Norton, was born August 9. 1758; died 
March 6, 1833, at Chenango County. New York; married SARAH BOARD- 
MAN; born 1763; died September 4. 1833. ae. 70. Occupation, Tavern- 
keeper. Removed from Hartland. Connecticut, to Chenango County, New 
York, in 1804. 

CHILDREN : 



1054. 


I. 


1055. 


II. 


1056. 


III. 


1057. 


IV. 


1058. 


V. 


1059. 


VI. 


1060. 


VII. 


1061. 


VIII. 



1063. 


I. 


Eleanora. 


1064. 


II. 


Sarah. 


1065. 


III. 


Harlow. 


1066. 


IV. 


Sophia. 


1067. 


V. 


Melissa. 


1068. 


VI. 


Jerusha. 



SAMUEL STEBBINS first went to Sherburn. Chenango County, New 



SIXTH GENERATION. 241 

York, in 1803. when he built the rear portion of the Medbury House, on the 
site of which he settled, and where, in company with Bela Scoville. he kept a 
tavern until 1809. In 1804, with his family, which consisted of his wife and 
six children, he removed from Hartland. Connecticut, to Sherburne. 

MR. STEBBINS was a Revolutionary pensioner. He served the town of 
Sherburne in the capacity of clerk from 1818 till 1830. 

496. 

ACHSAH STEBBINS ' j Nehemlal Stebblnse Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Elizabeth Morgan Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l r 
Hannah Wright Sarah > 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Elizabeth Morgan, was born August 11, 
1770, at Springfield, Massachusetts: married 1795 to EZRA ALDEN; born 
July 25. 1769, at Stafford, Connecticut; died November 23, 1846, who was a 
son of Ezra Alden and Miriam Richardson. Resided at Greenwich, Massa- 
chusetts (1850). 

CfflLDREX : 

Pliny Alden, born April. 1792. 
Samuel Alden, born August 25, 1793. 
Alma Alden, born August 26, 1795. 
Jason Alden, born June 26, 1797: died young. 
Abel Alden, born July 23. IT 
Emery Alden, born July 2. ] 
James Alden, born March 10. 1804; died young. 
Sally Colburn Alden, born July 30. 1806: died young. 
Festus Alden. born May 5, 1S08. 
Janus Milton Alden, born June 20. 1810. 
Lyman Alden. born August 31, 1-12. 
Sarah Alden, born April 13, 181 

499. 

JOHN STEBBINS'' John Stebblns t John Stebbins * Samuel Stebblns a Thomas Stebblns 2 
' Margaret Brooks Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 
1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins, Jr., and Margaret Brooks, was born February 6, 1744 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died October 3. 1775 (T. R.), at Brim- 
field, Massachusetts: married December 5, 1765 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to SARAH MOFFATT: died May. 1797. at Brimfield, Massachu- 
setts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield: 

1081. I. Mary, born October 4, 1766 (T. R.) ; died October 19, 1773 

(T. R.) 

1082. II. Uriah, born July 30, 1768 (T. R.) ; married Sally Bement.- 

16 



1069. 


I. 


1070. 


II. 


1071. 


III. 


1072. 


IV. 


1073. 


V. 


1074. 


VI. 


1075. 


VII. 


1076. 


VIII. 


1077. 


IX. 




X. 


1079. 


NI. 


1080. 


NIL 



242 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1083. III. Phebe, born November 15, 1770 (T. R.). 

1084. IV. Titus, born June 14, 1773 (T. B.). 

1085. V. Elijah, born May 20, 1775 (T. R.). 

500. 

1 Q(* Af) f* 

ZERAH STEBBINS 6 \ John Stebblns o John Stebblns i Samuel Stebblns » 

/ Margaret Brooks Patience Wright Abigail Brooks 
2 1 1 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of John Stebbins and Margaret Brooks, was born December 25, 1745 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died July 9, 1803, at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts; married June 11, 1771 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to EUNICE DUNHAM; born at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died 
January 5, 1823 (T. R.), ae. 62, at Brimfield, Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of Micajah Dunham and Mary . Occupation, farmer. Re- 
ligion, Protestant. Resided at Brimfield. 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield : 

1086. I. Rhoda, born May 21, 17— (T. R.) ; married September 3, 1794, 

to Ephraim Crouch. + 

1087. II. Justus, born March 6, 1775 (T. R.) ; married Abigail Morgan.-f 

1088. in. John, born October 24, 17— (T. R.). [See Unidentified J.] 

1089. IV. Ruel, born July 20, 17— (T. R.) ; married Miriam Sherman.+ 

507. 

1S6 4° 6 

ABU AH STEBBINS 6 -j John Stebblns 5 John Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 8 

I Margaret Brooks Patience Wright Abigail Brooks 

2 , „.!_„. „. ) 



Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah - 



i 



son of John Stebbins and Margaret Brooks, was born February 8, 1764 (T. 
R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died June 9, 1842 (T. R.), at Brimfield, 
Massachusetts; married December 27, 1789, at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to 
POLLY CAD WELL ; died March 1, 1825. Resided at Wilbraham and Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born at Brimfield, Massachusetts : 

1090. I. Tabitha Day, born February 17, 1792 (T. R.), died August 7, 

1808. 

1091. II. Margaret Brooks, born March 6, 1802 (T. R.). 

509. 

188 4*' 6 

JUD AH STEBBINS 6 \ Levi Stebblns 6 John Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Mary Post Patience Wright Abigail Brooks 

2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i [ 
Hannah Wright Sarah . ) 

son of Levi Stebbins and Mary Post, was born April 22, 1745 (T. R.), at 



SIXTH GENERATION. 243 

Brimfield, Massachusetts; died June 21, 1825; married June 12, 1766 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Massachusetts, to RUTH CUTLER DADY; born 1746; died 
December 12, 1830 (or 1820), who was a daughter of William Dady and 
Rachel Miller. Profession, Physician. 

CHILDREN : 

1092. I. Judak, born April, 1767 (T. R.) ; married March 1, 1787 (T. 

R.), Mary Nichols. He died May 9, 1814. 

1093. II. William, born Mar. 11, 1770 (T. R.) ; married 1st. Lydia Branch; 

2nd. Polly Russell.-|- 

1094. III. Joseph, born December 26, 1773 T. R.) ; married Lucy Patter- 

son. -)- 

1095. IV. Ruth, born July 29, 1787; married Eli Peck. 

1096. V. James D., married Mary Tracy. -f- 

On July 1, 1774. JUDAH STEBBINS signed the Non-Consumption Pledge. ^iVTm- 
[See Appendix B.] Jg* 

At a town meeting December 23. 1774. it was "Voted to choose a committee P; |J|; 
to inspect Tea Drinkers and if they shall know or find out any Person who 
shall still continue to use, sell or consume in their families any East India 
Tea to post up their names in some public place that they may be known and 
despised". "Voted. That Lieut. Jonathan Brown, .Mr. Ebenezer Miller, MR. 
JUDAH STEBBINS, Mr. Samuel Bates and Mr. Joseph Browning be a com- 
mittee for that purpose." 

JUDAH STEBBINS was corporal in Captain Joseph Thompson's company, 
Col. Timothy Danielson's regiment, which marched on the "Lexington Alarm". 
[See Appendix B.] He also served as private in Captain Reuben Munn's 
company, Col. David Leonard's regiment, detached to reinforce the army at 
Ticonderoga. [See Appendix B.] In 1779. he was credited w T ith twenty p. 321. 
pounds, in the sums due for service in the Revolutionary war. 

He removed from Brimfield to Clinton, New York, in 1788, and there built 
the first two-story house ever erected in the town. In 1795 he and his wife 
sold to James Smith, Jr., for twenty-eight pounds New York money, "all that 
certain tract or parcel of LAND lying or being situate in the county of 
Herkermer in the State of New York Bounded as follows to-wit: Beginning 
at a Hemlock stake and stones standing in the corner of the rode from Clinton 
settlement up the hill towards the south part of New Hartford so cauld and 
running south fifty degrees west twenty-three rods, seventeen and a half links 
to a beech tree, — from there with eighteen degrees east thirty-four rods 
twenty-two links to a Hemlock stake and stones * * * to the corner of 
the rode, containg two acres three quarters and seven rods. It being part 
of lot No. ten of the Coxes Patten so cauld. Being subject to the quit rents of 
New York Government to be paid if cauld for." 



244 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



513. 



REV. STEPHEN WILLIAMS STEBBINS 



Sprague's 
Annals 
of the 
Amer- 
ican 
Pulpit 

p. 437. 

Hist. 

of 

Strat 
ford. 
p. 1204. 



p. 430. 



p. 400. 



p. 180. 



jw 



102 
illlam Stebbins 6 
Eunice Williams 



45 
William Stebbins 4 
Mercy Knowlton 



6 

Samuel Stebbins s 
Abigail Brooks 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



I 



son of William Stebbins and Eunice Williams, was born June 6, 1758, at East 
Longmeadow (or Springfield), Massachusetts; died August 15, 1853, at New 
Haven, Connecticut ; married September 11, 1783, at East Haven, Connecticut, 
to EUNECIA STREET ; born October 27, 1759, at East Haven, Connecticut, 
who was a daughter of Rev. Nicholas Street and Desire Thompson. He mar- 
ried second Widow Sarah Beers, of New Haven, Connecticut; died December 
16, 1837, at New Haven, Connecticut. Profession, Minister. Religion, Con- 
gregationalism Resided at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; Stratford and West 
Haven, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1097. I. Eunecia, born August 24, 17S4; died August 11, 1816. 

1098. II. William, born July 16 (or June 26), 1786; married Lucretia P. 

Reynolds, -j- 

1099. III. Eunice Sophia, bom December 12, 1787 ; died May 6, 1806. 

1100. 1~V. Anne, born November 15, 1792; married Rev. Richard Salter 

Storrs.-f- 

REV. STEPHEN WILLIAMS STEBBINS was graduated at Tale College in 
1781 with the degree of M. A. In 1783 he was licensed to preach, by the East 
Haven Association, and was pastor of the church in Stratford for about 
twenty-nine years, having been ordained July 7, 1784. In May, 1806, he with 
the other proprietors of the Stratford Academy were made a corporate body. 
He was dismissed from the Stratford church, and, in 1S15, installed as pastor 
of the church in West Haven. In 1811 he preached an Election Sermon, taking 
as his text Psalm XCVII. This serman was published. 

He preached the funeral sermon of Rev. Nathan Birdsey, at Stratford. 
January 28, 1818, from the test, "All the days of Methuselah were nine hun- 
dred and sixty-nine years, and he died." 

On the Sunday following the erection of the new meeting house at Strat- 
ford, November 12, 1786, the congregation met in it in the forenoon for the 
purpose of public worship, which was conducted by REV. STEPHEN W. 
STEBBINS, who introduced the services by singing the CII Psalm, 2nd part. 
In the afternoon the services began at throe o'clock and a sermon was deliv- 
ered by MR. STEBBINS, on the subject of God's recording his name in his 
temple. 

A pair of silk gloves were voted to REV. STEPHEN W. STEBBINS, in 
return for a "very ingenuous and pathetic discourse" in memory of a brother 
lost at sea. 

STEPHEN WILLIAMS STEBBINS and Joseph Barker were friends and 
classmates in Yale College. Both fell in love with the same woman, Miss 
Eunice Street, a daughter of Rev. Nicholas Street, of East Haven. One told 
his love. The other did not. Mr. Barker on the eve of his graduation, gath- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 245 

ered up his courage and told his love, which was accepted, their engagement 
to be followed by marriage when Mr. Barker should be a settled minister. 
After three years' study with Dr. Bellamy, he was pronounced "sound in 
"Word and Doctrine" by an assembly of Divines, and soon after accepted a 
call to the First Congregational Church of Middleborough, Massachusetts, 
and was ordained in 1781. Soon after his ordination he went to Connecticut 
in a one-horse chaise to bring home his bride. On reaching East Haven he 
found his classmate in the Parson's Study, telling of his love for the Parson's 
daughter, and of his desire to wed her. Mr. Barker took his arm and together 
they sought the young lady, who said "although her heart belonged to MR, 
STEBBINS, if Mr. Barker wished, she would fulfill her engagement." Mr. 
Barker said he "wished no woman's hand without her heart," and, putting 
her hand in that of his friend, smilingly left them. On his way home he 
stopped at a brother minister's (Rev. Mr. Atwater I and there met Miss Eunice 
Stebbins, a sister of his classmate. 

She at first felt that she couldn't meet him, as she thought her brother had 
not treated him well, but her cousin, Mrs. Atwater, insisted on the introduc- 
tion, and they became so interested in each other that a correspondence was 
begun, and ended the next year by Mr. Barker's going again to Connecticut 
and returning with a wife, who was soon loved and respected by all in the 
big parish, and has ever been remembered as a "model for a minister's 
wife". 

514. 

EUNICE STEBBINS 9 -J William Stebbins 6 William Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Eunice WilliamB Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 '- 
Hannah Wright Sarah S 

daughter of William Stebbins and Eunice Williams, was born November 16, 
1760, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; died at Middleboro, Plymouth County, 
Massachusetts; married September 8, 1785, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 
to REV. JOSEPH BARKER ; born October 19, 1757, at Branf ord, Connecticut ; 
died July 25, 1815, at Middleboro, Massachusetts, who was a son of Joseph 

Barker and Foot, Profession, Minister. Polities, Whig. Religion, 

Congregationalist. Residence, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

William Barker. 

Eunice Barker, born December 29, 1788; married Elkanah 

Doggett.-j- 
Elizabeth Barker. 

Joseph Barker, married Susan Miller. 
James Barker. 
Stephen Williams Barker. 
Mary Barker. 



1101. 


I. 


1102. 


II. 


1103. 


III. 


1104. 


IV. 


1105. 


V. 


1106. 


VI. 


1107. 


VII. 



246 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

515. 

195 45 6 

ZADOCK STEBBINS 6 3 Ezra Stebblns 5 William Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Margaret Chapln Mercy Knowltou Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l i 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Ezra Stebbins and Margret Chapin, was born February 15 (or 13), 
1758, at Springfield, Massachusetts ; died December 17, 1803, at Longmeadow, 
Massachusetts; married January 30, 1783, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
URANIA BURT ; born May 1, 1762 ; died December 8, 1819, probably at Had- 
ley, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Jonathan Burt and Hannah Cooley. 
Resided at Longmeadow, Masachusetts. She married second, March 5, 1806, 
Simeon White, of South Hadley, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1108. I. Ruth, born June 7, 1784; married Ethan Colton.+ 

1109. II. Urania, born March 22, 1786 ; married Ebenezer Smith.+ 

1110. III. Persis, born December 30, 1787; married Quartus White.+ 

1111. IV. Rowland, born August 3, 1789. 

1112. V. Francis, born September 8, 1791 ; died April 12, 1808. 

1113. VI. Peggy, born June 8, 1794 ; died October 16, 1795. 

1114. VII. Pamelia, born September 21. 1801. 

516. 

195 45 6 

EZRA STEBBINS fi -' Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 

/ Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

- 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Chapin, was born August 14, 1760, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died July 25, 1819, at Longmeadow, Massachu- 
setts; married March 26, 1799, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, to MAR- 
GARET BUSS; born May 10, 1764, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts; died 
October 15, 1831, at Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, who 
was a daughter of Aaron Bliss and Miriam Colton. Occupation, farmer. 
Religion, Congregational. Resided at Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She mar- 
ried 2nd. Stephen Cooley. [See No. 517.] 

CHILDREN : 

1115. I. John Bliss, born May 22, 1802; married Mary Ann Whitman. + 

1116. II. Aaron Chapin, born December 29, 1804; married Emily Cal- 

kins. -)- 

EZRA STEBBINS, when a young man, went to Vershire, Vermont, where 
he purchased some land ; but did not remain there long. He returned to 
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and there spent the remainder of his life, as 
an independent farmer. He was a drummer in the Revolutionary war, in 
Captain Ephraim Chapin's Company, Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge's regi- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 247 

ment, of Massachusetts Bay Militia, in 1778; and in 1779 was a private in 
Capt. Caleb Keep's Company, Col. Israel Chapin's regiment. [See Appen- 
dix B.] 

In 1796 he was appointed administrator of his father's estate. 

The following inscriptions appear on gravestones in Longmeadow burying- 
ground : 

"In Memory of 

MR. EZRA STEBBINS 

who died 

July 25th 1819 

Aged 59 years 

may my humble spirit stand 

Amongst them clothed in white 
The meanest place at thy right hand 

Is infinite delight" 

"In Memory of 
MRS. MARGARET 

relict of 

Mr. Stephen Cooley 

formerly of 

MR. EZRA STEBBINS 

who died Oct. 14, 1831 

aged 67 

No mortal woes 
can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
while angels watch the soft repose." 

517. 



195 45 6 

William Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 



MERCY STEBBINS 6 \ Ezra Stebblns 5 

/ Margaret Cbapin Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

2 1 . 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l (. 

Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Chapin, was born March 16, 1763; 
died November 4, 1807; married January 28, 1788, at Longmeadow, Massa- 
chusetts, to STEPHEN COOLEY; born March 27, 1755; died June 9, 1830, 
who was a son of Stephen Cooley and Mary Field. He married second Mar- 
garet Stebbins, widow of Ezra Stebbins. [See No. 516.] 

CHILDREN : 

1117. I. Stephen Cooley, born March 7, 1789; died June 28, 1826, at 

Rossville, Ohio. 

1118. n. Judah Cooley, born April 9, 1792. 

1119. IH. Noadiah Cooley, born October 5, 1795. 

1120. IV. Norman Cooley, born January 3, 1800. 



1121. 


I. 


1122. 


II. 


1123. 


m. 


1124. 


IV. 


1125. 


v. 


1126. 


VI. 



248 STEBBINS GENEALOGY 



518. 

ANN STEBBINS 8 \ Ezra Stebbins o William Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ' 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Chapin, was born March 27, 1766 ; 
died December 8, 1824; married March 8, 1787, at Longmeadow, Massachu- 
setts, to STEPHEN TAYLOR; born January 29, 1762; died December 27, 
1843 ; who was a son of Nathaniel Taylor and Chloe Brooks. 

CHILDREN : 

John Taylor, born November 24, 1787 ; died April 22, 1828. 
Olive Taylor, born September 21, 1790; married May 19, 1811, 

to Elijah Colton. 
Orin Taylor, born April 20, 1793. 

Eunicia Taylor, born April 20, 1795; died September, 1800. 
Anne Taylor, born September 6, 1797; died September 13, 1800. 
Eunicia Taylor, born September 22, 1801. 



518a. 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 9 -' Ezra Stebbins b William Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ', 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Chapin, was born June 12, 1768, at Long- 
meadow, Massachusetts; died at Waterloo, New York; married October 23, 
1788, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to MARGARET NEWEL; died August 
5, 1825, at Longmeadow, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Dea. Abijah 
Newel of Monson and Hepsibah . Resided at Longmeadow, Massachu- 
setts. 

CHILDREN : 

William, born May 1, 1789; married Eliza Bowker.+ 
Cynthia, born November 14, 1791 ; married Jonathan Bowker. 
Jared Newel, born July 10, 1794 (or 1793) ; died at the age of 

86 years. 
1130. IV. Ezra, born June 21, 1796 (or 1795) ; married November 20, 

1823, to Sally Bowker. 
Margaret, born June 21, 1796; married Job White. + 
Eber, born November 14, 1798 ; married Harriet Bedortha.-f- 
Anne, born April (or Sept.) 25, 1801; married March 10, 1824. 

to Daniel Shephard. 
Harrison, born April 18, 1803. 

Eunice, born August 8, 1805; died at age of 76 years. 
1136. X. Albert, born June 4, 1808; married Laura Ann Charter. -f- 



1127. 


I. 


1128. 


II. 


1129. 


III. 



1131. 


V. 


1132. 


VI. 


1133. 


VII. 


1134. 


VIII. 


1135. 


IX. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 249 

520. 

( 195 45 6 

EBENEZER STEBBINS 6 - Ezra Stebbins 6 William Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins s 

jauuj.»-MUM« « ( JIargaret chapln Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah — I 

son of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Chapin, was born March 18, 1774; died 
February 20, 1826 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts; married January 
29, 1801 (T. R,), at "Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to ELIZABETH BLISS, 
born February 17, 1781; died June 25, 1831 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachu- 
setts, who -was a daughter of David Bliss and Rhoda Colton. Resided at 
"Wilbraham, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1137. I. Reuben Bliss, born December 23, 1801 (T. R.) ; died April 4, 

1841 (T. R.). 

1138. II. Ebenezer, born October 31, 1803 (T. R.) ; married Emeline 

Beebe.+ 

1139. III. Edwin Cooley, born July 12, 1805 (T. R.) ; married Angeline 

Hannah Holcomb.-)- 

1140. IV. Elizabeth, born May 22, 1807 (T. R.) ; married Silas Switzer.+ 

1141. V. Solomon, born August 24, 1S09 (or April 28, 1808) (T. R.) ; 

died March 11, 1830 (T. R.). 

1142. VI. Francis Bliss, born July 16, 1811 (T. R.) ; married Amelia 

Blanchard.-f 

1143. VII. Horace, born March 30, 1813 (T. R.) ; married Mary Beals.+ 

1144. Vin. Emeline, born July 19, 1815 ; married Luther Bridges. + 

1145. IX. George, born May 13, 1817; died February 10, 1826 (T. R.) 

1146. X. Chine Bliss, born April 6. 1819; died February 20, 1897, ae. 77 

(T. R.). 

1147. XI. Eunecia Taylor, born April 7, 1821; died September 12, 1890 

(T. R.). 

523. 

| 215 48 6 

THOMAS STEBBINS 6 - Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

/ Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 } 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROW r LAND STEBBINS 1 r 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born November 4, 1752 (T. R,). 
at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died June 3, 1778 (T. R,), at Brimfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married February 3. 1773-4 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Mnssachusetts, to 
[No. 504] ABIGAIL STEBBINS, born September 10, 1754, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of John Stebbins and Margaret Brooks. 
Resided at Brimfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1148. I. Thaddeus, born July 15. 1774 (T. R.). at Brimfield, Massachu- 

setts. 



250 STEBBINS GENEALOGY 

1149. II. Tirzah, born November 20, 1777 (T. R.), at Monson, Massachu- 
setts. 

524. 

I 215 48 6 

HESADIAH STEBBINS 6 < Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins s 

f Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born October 25, 1754 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died January 12, 1824, near Silver Creek, Chau- 
tauqua County, New York; married May 28, 1777 (T. R.), at Monson, Massa- 
chusetts, to BETSY SESSIONS BABCOCK, born February 18, 1758, probably 
at Monson, Massachusetts; died October 3, 1839, at Niles, Michigan, who was 
a daughter of Alexander Babcock. Resided at Monson, Massachusetts, and 
Sheridan, Chautauqua County, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

Hesadiah, born December 7, 1777; married Asenath Green.-j- 
Jonathan, born April 4, 1780; died young. 
Roxey, born August 10, 1782; married Jonathan Webber.-f- 
Thomas, born March 15, 1785 ; married first Aseneth Webber, 

second Mirilla Griswold.-f- 
Betsy, born March 21, 1787; married Benjamin Barrus.-f- 
Son, born April 16, 1790. 
Son, born December 16, 1791. 

Polly, born December 14, 1793; married Jonathan Patterson.-f- 
Josiah, born April 29, 1796; married Eliza Kingsbury Case.+ 
Patty, born March 2, 1798; married William Holbrook. 
Chloe, born October 6, 1800; married Samuel Davis. -+- 

HESADIAH STEBBINS emigrated from Monson, Massachusetts, to Sheri- 
dan, Chautauqua County, New York, between the years 1804 and 1806. The 
records show that he purchased land in Chautauqua County in August, 1804, 
so it is positive that he soon after removed there. The trip from Massachu- 
setts was made in wagons. 

525. 

I 215 48 6 

ABNER STEBBINS 8 - Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

( Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born November 2, 1757 (T. 
R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died November 7, 1846 (T. R.), at Brimfield, 
Massachusetts; married April 21, 1785 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts, 
to ABIGAIL BACON; born September 10, 1764; died June 15, 1842 ae. 78 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of James Bacon 
and Martha Jewell. Occupation, farmer; politics, whig. He served as 
selectman of Brimfield in 1810. Resided at Brimfield, Massachusetts. 



1150. 


I. 


1151. 


II. 


1152. 


IH. 


1153. 


IV. 


1154. 


V. 


1155. 


VI. 


1156. 


VII. 


1157. 


VIII. 


1158. 


IX. 


1159. 


X. 


1160. 


XL 



SIXTH GENERATION. 251 

CHILDREN, all born at Brimfield : 

1161. I. Margaret Russell, born October 1, 1785 (T. R.) ; died March 

29, 1882 (T. R.). 

1162. II. Abial, born December 16, 1786 (T. R.) ; married Eunice M. 

Pomery.-|- 

1163. HI. Bathsheba, born November 19. 1788 (T. R.) ; married April 

28, 1833, to Palamoa Moon. 

1164. IV. Lewis, born July 29, 1790 (T. R.) ; married Mrs. Anna H. 

Parker. + 

1165. V. Erasmus, born August 17, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Lucy Nel- 

son.-f- 

1166. VI. Marcia, born July 1, 1794 (T. R.) ; married March 9, 1820, to 

William A. Hyde. 

1167. VII. Elvira, born February 17, 1796 (T. R.) ; died March 27, 1869 

(T. R.). 

1168. VIII. Catherine, born June 21, 1797 (T. R.) : married April 9, 1826, 

to James Tourtellotte. 

1169. LX. Leodocia, born August 19, 1800 (T. R.) ; died March 27, 1846. 

1170. X. Albigence Waldo, born March 4, 1802 (T. R.). 

1171. XI. Abner, born June 4, 1804 (T. R.) ; married Sarah J. Fuller. -f 

1172. XII. James Craft, born June 15, 1806 (T. R.) ; married Sybil Par- 

ker.-f- 



MARTHA STEBBINS 8 - Abner Stebblns 5 Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebblns 3 

f Martha Smith Marv Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born February 20, 1760 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; married October 21, 1779, at Brimfield, 
Massachusetts, to MEDAD HITCHCOCK, born November 24, 1757, at Brim- 
field, Massachusetts; died 1820 at Westfield, Vermont, who was a son of 
Joseph Hitchcock and Mary Burt. Removed from Brimfield, Massachusetts, 
to Westfield, Vermont, about 1804. 

CHILDREN : 

1173. I. Thomas Hitchcock, born July 3, 1780; married February 9, 

1804, to Lucina Winslow; died August 26, 1837. 

1174. II. Azubah Hitchcock, born July 31, 1782. 

1175. III. Heber Hitchcock, born August 20, 17S4: married first, Lydia 

Winslow : married second, Lucinda Stebbins. -4- [See Uniden- 
tified L.] 

1176. IV. Martha Hitchcock, born January 6, 1787. 

1177. V. Mary Hitchcock, born August 28, 1789; died February 26, 

1806. 

1178. VI. Medad Hitchcock, born November 27, 1791 ; died December 3, 

1793. 



79. 


VII. 


80. 


VIII. 


81. 


IX. 



252 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Sally Hitchcock, born January 25, 1794. 
Nema Hitchcock, born April 28, 1796. 

Medad Smith Hitchcock, horn December 5, 1798; married Patty 
Hitchcock. 

1182. X. Salome Hitchcock, born January 7, 1803; married Orlando 

Winslow. 

527. 

MARY STEBBINS 6 ■ Abner SteTibins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins « 

/ Martha Smith Mary Mum: Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born February 6, 1763 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; married January or June 26, 1786, at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts, to AARON HITCHCOCK, born June 22, 1759, at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts; died March 12, 1827, at Westminster, Vermont, 
who was a son of Joseph Hitchcock and Mary Burt. Removed to Westminster, 
Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

1183. I. Jairus Hitchcock, born January 22, 17S7; married January 21, 

1827, to Abigail Frink. 

1184. II. Vashti Hitchcock, born November 15, 1788. 

1185. III. Aaron Hitchcock, born August 27, 1791 ; married Azubah Chaf- 

fee. 

1186. IV. Anna Hitchcock, born January 23, 1796; married Buel Car- 

penter. 

1187. V. Loving Hitchcock, born May 1, 1803. 

528. 

I 215 48 G 

JUDGE JOSIAH STEBBINS 6 - Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

/ Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born November 19, 1765 (T. 
R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died March 1, 1826, at Alna, Maine; mar- 
ried November, 1797, to LAURA ALLEN, of New Haven ; died few years after 
her husband. Profession, lawyer and judge. Resided at Alna, Maine. 

1188. I. Laura (only child), lived, 1863, at Bangor, Maine, unmarried. 

W iiiis' JOSIAH STEBBINS pursued his studies preparatory for college with the 

yereof Hew Nehemiah Williams, the able and excellent minister of his native town, 

" a 23B. who was a graduate of Harvard of the class of 1769. He entered Yale Col- 

lege in 1787, and received the degree of M. A. with the honors of the college 
in 1791. Among his classmates were Judge Gould, the distinguished lawyer 
and judge of Connecticut; Samuel M. Hopkins, and General Porter, Secretary 



SIXTH GENERATION. 253 

of War during the administration of John Q. Adams. In 1794 MR. STEB- 
BINS was appointed a tutor in Yale College, and at the same time pursued his 
legal studies in the office of the Hon. Elihu Goodrich, of New Haven, one of 
the most eminent lawyers in Connecticut, and afterwards Professor of Juris- 
prudence in the college. He was admitted to practice in 1796, and at the same 
time retired from his situation as tutor. 

He established himself in New Millford, Maine, which had been set off 
from Pownalboro in 1794, and afterwards, at his suggestion, the name was 
changed to Alna. The town contained, at the time MR. STEBBINS went 
there, but about sis hundred inhabitants, and they after a period of fifty 
years, had increased only to nine hundred and sixteen, as shown by the census 
of 1850. 

He was the only lawyer in the town for fifteen years, and here he pursued p 237. 
his professional studies with great assiduity and ability, acquiring an exten- 
sive practice and reputation. He was employed very much by the settlers, 
squatters, as they were called, who had entered upon unoccupied territory 
without title, and made themselves farms. These people, at the time of their 
entry, did not know who the proprietors were, and could find nobody who 
would give them a title. The whole territory was in dispute between numer- 
ous claimants, under a variety of titles, and the settlers were harassed and 
distracted by contradictory claims. MR. STEBBINS deeply sympathized 
with these tenants, secured their confidence, and managed their causes with 
great perseverance. 

In 1813 MR. STEBBINS was appointed Judge of the Court of Common p- 239 - 
Pleas for the second eastern circuit, as successor to Benjamin Ames of Bath. 
Nathan Weston, Jr., was chief justice, and Ebenezer Thatcher the other asso- 
ciate justice of this court. He held this office until the separation of the 
State, discharging its duties with ability and inflexible integrity. 

In 1816 he was chosen a member <>f the Executive Council of Massachusetts. 
and was annually re-elected as long as Maine continued united to the old 
commonwealth. In the same year he was appointed one of the electors of 
President and Vice President, his colleagues in Maine being Prentiss Mellen, 
John Low, Stephen Longfellow, William Abbott and Timothy Boutelle. The 
twenty electoral votes of Massachusetts were given to Rufus King, who 
received thirty -four votes out of two hundred and seventeen cast; the 
remainder were given to Mr. Monroe. 

The same year, 1816, was also conspicuous in the life of JUDGE STEB- 
BINS, as a member of the celebrated abortive convention at Brunswick, on 
the separation of Maine. The majority of that convention, it is well known, 
adopted the famous report of the committee for counting the votes of the 
people for and against separation. By the law a majority of five or four 
was required to carry that measure into effect. This majority was not ob- 
tained from the aggregate of votes, according to the usual construction of 
the language; but the committee resorted to a different method of counting 
the votes. The whole number cast was twenty-two thousand four hundred 
and sixty-six, five-ninths of which is twelve thousand four hundred and 
eighty-one ; those in favor of separation were but eleven thousand nine hun- 
dred and twenty-seven. The committee, thus finding that the law was not 



p. 240. 



254 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

complied with on this construction, assumed the construction of the act to 
be that the question must be decided according to the majorities of the respec- 
tive towns. Thus, the corporate majorities of yeas must be placed in one 
column, and those of nays in another, and each added. 

The election resulted in an aggregate majority of yeas in the towns and 
plantations in favor, of six thousand and thirty-one. The whole aggregate 
majority of nays in the towns and plantations, is four thousand four hundred 
and nine ; then, as five is to four, so is six thousand and thirty-one to four 
thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, the nays required. Hence it ap- 
pears that upon this construction there is a majority of five to four, at least 
of the votes returned in favor of said Districts becoming an independent 
State. 

To this report and decision a large and highly respected portion of the 
convention took exception, and strenuously opposed it, but, being overborne 
by a majority, a protest against further proceeding was drawn up and signed 
by seventy-one members; and, on the 9th of October, JUDGE STEBBINS 
presented the protest, and moved to have it entered on the journals of the 
convention. The following are some of the leading points of the protest: 

"We protest against a separation of Maine from the present government, 
by any means whatever, without the consent of the people. No such consent 
has been given." "We protest against a reference of this subject to the 
General Court for the purpose expressed in the resolution; because it is, in 
our estimation, a request to that honorable body to enact that which cannot 
be reconciled with constitutional principles nor actual fact." "We protest 
against the report on which the resolutions are predicated, as indecorous, as 
not expressed in terms suitable to the respect which this convention owes 
itself, nor to the honor due to the Legislature." The convention, notwith- 
standing the protest, went on appointing a committee to prepare a constitu- 
tion, others to make application to the Legislature and to Congress, and 
another to answer the protest. 

At the next session of the Legislature the proceedings of the convention 
were entirely discarded, and a resolution was adopted, "That it is not expe- 
dient for the present General Court to adopt any further measures in regard 
to the separation of the District of Maine." 

p. 241. The separation postponed at that time was accomplished in 1820, and in 

1821 JUDGE STEBBINS' seat upon the bench was supplied by a friend of 
the separation. He returned to the practice of his profession, which he con- 
tinued to the close of his life. In 1825 he was elected a Senator from Lincoln 
County, and re-elected the two subsequent years. In this situation his learn- 
ing and experience were valuable. He made, during this period, several im- 
portant reports, two of which wore in favor of appropriations for the support 
of deaf and dumb pupils in the Hartford Asylum, and several elaborate 
reports on the subject of the State's Prison. 

JUDGE STEBBINS was a better counsellor and legislator than a debater, 
although he often engaged in debate, and was a frequent advocate at the bar. 

p. 242. At the Lincoln bar he stood in the front rank. In the management of his 

cases he was true and faithful to his client, and permitted no part of his 
case to be lost by any fault of his. In private life he was a warm and affec- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 255 

tionate friend to those who won and deserved his confidence. A friend of 
learning and learned institutions, he was one of the Overseers of Bowdoin 
College and afterwards a Trustee. He was distinguished for his affability, 
his inflexible integrity, and the purity of his moral character. 

529. 

i 215 4g ft 

VASHTI STEBBINS " - Abner Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Martha Smith Marv Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Abner Stebbins and Martha Smith, was born October 18, 1770 
(T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died September 11, 1841; married Jan- 
uary 17, 1792, at Brimfield, Massachusetts, to JESSE HITCHCOCK, born 
September 3, 1766, at Brimfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Noah Hitch- 
cock and Silence Burt. 

CHILDREN : 

Emily Hitchcock, born March 1, 1793; married Danforth 
Green. 

Abner Hitchcock, born February 22, 1795; married Susan 
Gardner. 

Laura Allen Hitchcock, born February 11, 1797; married Daniel 
Hitchcock. 

Eliza Hitchcock, born May 26, 1799; died December 11, 1800. 

Alfred Hitchcock, born August 19, 1801; married Martha B. 
Allen. 

Alvan Hitchcock, born February 25, 1804; died June 20, 1818. 

Martha Smith Hitchcock, born January 12, 1810; married Heze- 
kiah Ferry. 

Eliza Burt Hitchcock, born May 17, 1812; married Harvey 
Wolcott. 

Josiah Stebbins Hitchcock, born June 28, 1816 ; married Caro- 
lina Haven. 

JESSE HITCHCOCK lived in Brimfield, Massachusetts, where he was a car- Hitchcock 
penter and house-builder. In 1820, an association secured from him the right p-^ 8 - 
to build on his land a two-story conference hall for religious purposes; but, 
violating the conditions, the building, on the death of JESSE, reverted to his 
son Alfred, who sold it. It was removed to Fiskdale ; and is now used as a 
shoe factory. JESSE, in 1780, served in the Revolutionary war. He was 
town treasurer of Brimfield, for three years. 

530. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 8 - Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Jerusha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Hannah Wright Sarah . \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Jerusha King, was born August 12, 1759 



1189. 


I. 


1190. 


II. 


1191. 


III. 


1192. 


IV. 


1193. 


V. 


1194. 


VI. 


1195. 


VII. 


1196. 


VIII. 


1197. 


IX. 



256 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

(T. R.) at Brimfield, Massachusetts; married June 3, 1779 (T. R.) at Brim- 
field, Massachusetts, to MIRIAM HUNTLEY. 

CHILDREN, born at Brimfield: 

1198. I. Benjamin, born July 6, 1780 (T. R.), married Lydia .+ 

1199. II. Jacob, born May 7, 1783 (T. R.). 

1200. III. Iddo, born April 28, 1785 (T. R.), married August 25, 1811 

(T. R.) to Susannah Ely [See Iddo Stebbins, Addenda]. 
[See Benjamin Stebbins, Addenda.] 

531. 

I 217 4S 6 

JOTHAM STEBBINS • Benjamin'stebbinss Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins s 

I Jerusha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 



1201. 


I. 


1202. 


II. 


1203. 


III. 


1204. 


rv. 


1205. 


v. 



son of Benjamin Stebbins and Jerusha King, was born April 21, 1761 (T. R.) 
at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died Feb. 15, 1850, at Brookline, Vermont; mar- 
ried October 24, 1782 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Massachusetts to PHEBE ELLIN- 
WOOD, born March 12, 1764; died February 15, 1827 at Brookline, Ver- 
mont, who was a daughter of Thomas Ellinwood and Mary . 

JOTHAM STEBBINS married second July 19, 1829 at Brookline, Vermont, 
Hannah Sewell. Moved to Brookline, Vermont in 1787. 

CHILDREN : 

Samuel, born January 20, 1783 (T. R.), married Sarah Blandin.-f 
Thomas, born February 25, 1787 (T. R.) 

Rufus, born December 29, 1789, mnrried Clarissa Blandin.-f- 
Phebe, born July 14, 1789, married Joab Holland.+ 
Oliver F., married Betsey Lorinda Parker.+ 
[See Unidentified L.] 

JOTHAM STEBBINS went to Brookline, Vermont, when a lad twelve 
years old, to care for an aunt who had been left a widow in that wilderness 
country. 

He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, *'ntering the service when only 
fifteen years of age. He was a large boy for his age; and, at the time of his 
enlistment, weighed one hundred and eighty pounds. Being the youngest 
in his "mess", he was constituted cook. He served under Captain Browning 
and Colonel Howe. He also served under the traitor Arnold. When Arnold 
selected his men, JOTHAM STEBBINS was the third man taken. Not liking 
Arnold's looks, he slipped back into his old ranks. Arnold called him out 
the second time, and again, at a favorable moment, he returned. The third 
time Arnold sternly said, "You stay here", so he did not dare to go back 
again. 

At times, while with Arnold, he suffered greatly from hunger; at one 
time having received no rations from the government for seven days. The 
only food he had during this time was "a white setting hen stolen from a 



SIXTH GENERATION. 257 

Dutch woman." Once he, and a few companions, came upon a Tory killing 
a steer. They demanded some meat, but were refused. At last the Tory, 
after being threatened, threw them the liver of the animal. They hastily 
built a fire and put the liver over it to cook. They watched it eagerly until 
it just began to boil, when they could wait no longer, so took it from the 
fire and ate it — "the sweetest morsel they ever tasted". 

At another time, they were encamped between two ponds, in which bull 
frogs were very numerous. One night the soldiers heard terrible noises of 
all descriptions. They were frightened, and thought that the world had come 
to an end. The name of one soldier was Hudang; that of another Elderkin. 
A voice outside was heard "Hudang. Hudang". He said, "Who told you 
that my name was Hudang?" Another voice was heard "Elderkin to," and 
Elderkin thought the roll was being called and that he must go. 

It so happened that he was never brought into battle, for which he was 
always thankful, knowing for a certainty that lie hail never taken human life. 
When discharged, he was paid off in continental money, which became worth- 
less before he reached home. In the latter part of his life he drew a pension 
of seventy-four dollars a year. [For additional Revolutionary service see 
Appendix B.] 

He settled at Brookline, Windham County, Vermont, where he bought a 
farm with a mill privilege on it: and on this farm he spent the remainder of 
his life. In that heavy timbered country, he built a saw-mill; and worked 
the timber into building lumber. He served as Selectman of Brookline. 

MR. STEBBINS was skilled in the use and making of medicine from roots, 
barks and herbs; but was not a regularly educated physician. He knew much 
of the Bible by heart; and always had an appropriate quotation from it. It 
is said that he "saw visions'", and could foretell events — as he did the falling 
of the church at Brookline. Vermont, while it was being raised. 

Times and circumstances afforded him very little opportunity for educa- 
tion; yet he was a well informed man, and an independent thinker. He was 
a very genial old gentleman ; and lived in independent comfort and content- 
ment. He was a prominent member of the Baptist Church, and led a con- 
sistent life. 

537. 

TITUS STEBBINS "-.Tames Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

f Deborah Hoar Marv Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of James Stebbins and Deborah Hoar, was born September 27, 1767 at 
Monson, Massachusetts, died at Horner, Cortland County, New York; mar- 
ried September 16, 1790 to SARAH VINTON: born about 1766; died 1847 
at Homer, Cortland County, New York, who was a daughter of Pelatiah Vin- 
ton and Zipporah Jackson. Occupation, inn-keeper. Resided at Homer, New 
York. 

CHILDREN : 

1206. I. Alvin. 

1207. II. Roswell. 

17 



258 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1208. III. Alums, married Palmyra Hubbard.-f- 

1209. IV. Caleb. 

1210. V. "Warren. 

1211. VI. Mariett. 

1213. VII. Miranda. 

541. 

JAMES STEBBINS 6 - James Stebbins B Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebblns « 

I Deborah Hoar Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of James Stebbins and Deborah Hoar, was born July 9, 1787 at Monson, 
Hampden Comity, Massachusetts: died March 29 (or 27,) 1869 at Homer, 
Cortland County, New York; married January 9, 1816 to EUNICE TIDD, 
born January 23, 1792 at Warren, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died 
April 15, 1838 at Homer, Cortland County, New York. Resided at Homer, 
Cortland County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

1214. I. Joseph Tidd, born November 16, 1816; married Olivia A. 

Knight.+ 

1215. H. Mary, born May 14, 1819; married Nathaniel Webster East- 

man. + 

1216. III. Emeline, born June 14, 1821; died September 4, 1822. 

1217. IV. James Austin, born February 24, 1823 ; married Mary B. Sher- 

man. + 

1218. V. Albert Franklin, born January 29, 1825; died December 13, 

1836. 

1219. VI. William, born September 29, 1826; married Sabrina Beach.+ 

1220. Vn. Emily, born September 14, 1829. 

1221. VIII. Emery, born September 14, 1829; died January 18, 1831. 

1222. IX. Samuel Emery, born January 23, 1832 ; married Elvira Augusta 

Coon.-j- 

1223. X. Caroline Elvira, born March 29, 1834; married Horace Phelps. 

JAMES STEBBINS was a soldier in the war of 1812. 

543. 

1 220 48 6 

RUFUS STEBBINS 6 - James Stebbins u Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

( Deborah noar Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Wright Sarah > 

son of James Stebbins and Deborah Hoar, was born October 15, 1781 ; died 
April 30, 1846; married May 14, 1814 at Warren, Massachusetts to PHEBE 
FILER; died September 19, 1840, at Warren, Massachusetts. Residence, 
Monson, Massachusetts. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 2-39 

CHILDREN : 

1224. I. Sarah Ann, born January 10, 1815, married April 3, 1840 Levi 

C. Bates. 

1225. II. Nancy T., born September 10, 1821, married Levi C. Bates.+ 

1226. III. Joseph Warren, born March 16, 1826, married Lucy A. Pease.-f- 



546. 

( 221 48 6 

BETHUEL STEBBINS ° - Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Bethuel Stebbins and Mary Shapleigh, was born in 176S at Monson, 
Hampden County, Massachusetts; died in 1840 at West Troy, Albany County, 
New York; married December 29, 1794 (T. R. at Brimfield, Hampshire 
County, Massachusetts to PATIENCE HITCHCOCK, born May 16, 1772 at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts; died April 19, 1804 at Westfield, Orleans County, 
Vermont, who was a daughter of Obed Hitchcock and Mary Dunham. He 

married second EUNICE RUSSELL; married third THIRSA . 

Occupation, farmer. Residence, Monson, Mass.; West Troy, N. Y. ; Lanesboro, 
Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

1227. I. Obed Villers, born January 28, 1796. 

1228. II. Osmyn Loren, born February 17. 1798. married Eunice Hitch- 

cock.— 

1229. III. Solomon Johnson, born February 25 (or July 25) 1800, married 

first Ruth Allen, married second Prudence King.-f 

1230. IV. Tertius, born September 1, 1802; died young. 

1231. V. Eunice, born September 8, 1807. 

1232. VI. Tertius, born October 4, 1809. 
By third wife : 

1233. VII. Minerva, born May 9, 1811. 



550. 

i 221 48 6 

OLIVE STEBBINS B - Bethuel Stebbins t> Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i • 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Bethuel Stebbins and Mary Shapleigh, was born March 17, 1777 
at Monson, Massachusetts: died January 14. 1842; married January 3, 1802 
probably at Brimfield, Massachusetts to DAVID HITCHCOCK, bom Decem- 
ber 31, 1779 at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died December 5. 1810 at West- 
field, Vermont, who was a son of Obed Hitchcock and Mary Dunham. Occu- 
pation, farmer. 



1235. 


II. 


1236. 


III. 


1237. 


IV. 



260 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

1234. I. Horatio Hitchcock, born September 13, 1802; married Lucinda 

Howe. 
David Hitchcock, born March 15, 1805 ; died April 13, 1805. 
Mary Hitchcock, born March 18, 1806; died December 8, 1810. 
Hiram Newton Hitchcock, born July 4, 1808; married Submit 

Perkins. 

1238. V. Aphia Hitchcock, born October 29, 1810 ; died January 9, 1811. 

551. 

( 221 48 6 

JAIRUS STEBBINS ■ Bethuel Stebbins 6 Thomas .Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Bethuel Stebbins and Mary Shapleigh, was born September 25, 1782 
at Monson, Massachusetts; died October 4. 1865 at Westfield, Orleans County, 
Vermont ; married November 23. 1806 at Middlefield, Massachusetts SALLY 
CROWEL, born July 4, 1783 at Middlefield, Massachusetts; died June 23, 

1863 at Westfield, Vermont, who was a daughter of Crowel. 

Occupation, farmer; politics, democrat, religion, liberal. Resided in Massa- 
chusetts and Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

1239. I. Emeline, born October 5, 1807; died February 15, 1834. 

1240. II. Madison, born August 16. 1809; married Abigail Morrill. 

1241. III. Edwin, born March 26, 1811 ; died October 29, 1838. 

1242. IV. Morton, born May 26, 1813; married Mary Maria Sherman. + 

1243. V. Shapley Paddock, born December 8, 1815; died January 15, 

1S39. 

1244. VI. Clarinda, born January 16, 1818; married Guy Stoughton.-f- 

1245. VII. Harrison, born June 8, 1820; married Mary Arminda Bassett.+ 

1246. VIII. Mary, born May 1, 1822; married Clouden Stoughton. 

JAIRUS STEBBINS was a self made man, having had very limited op- 
portunities in his youth. When a young man, he took up land in the wilder- 
ness of northern Vermont. He soon returned to Middlefield, Massachusetts. 
After his marriage in 1806 he went to Westfield, Vermont, making the jour- 
ney with one horse and a yoke of oxen. He bought land direct from Gover- 
nor Owen, to whom it was chartered, and commenced pioneer farm life in 
the log house which he had built. He lived through all the hardships incident 
to the settlement of a new country, and earned the prosperity which he en- 
joyed throughout his life. He brought with him a gun of Revolutionary fame, 
being the one which his father, Bethuel Stebbins, had carried at Ticonderoga. 

At one of the first religious services held in Westfield, sermons were read 
from an old volume, and Bethuel Stebbins, father of CAPT. JAIRUS STEB- 
BINS, made the prayer. 




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SIXTH GENERATION. 261 

He was a progressive man, and welcomed all the inventions and improve- 
ments of the age. He sat in the Legislature of Vermont ir. 1819, 1821, 1822, 
1823, 1826 and 1-27, as representative of Westfield. 

He held many public offices, among them, that of Assistant Judge of the 
Orleans County Court, in 1842. He was offered the office of Supreme Judge 
of the state. He represented his town in the Constitutional convention of 
Vermont, in 1850. 

MR. STEBBINS was a Mason of high degree, and his funeral was at- 
tended by members of that society from all parts of the state. 

SALLY (CROWEL) STEBBINS' Grandfather Crowel was a clergyman 
of Massachusetts, and a man of fine education. He was interested in her 
education, and made her many presents of hooks. She taught seven years 
in the "Center" school of Middlefield. 



552. 

OOQ i e «- 

LUTHER STEBBINS 8 •! Jesse Stebblns 5 Thomas Stebblns < Samuel Stebblns s 

I Beulah Munn Mar; Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Jesse Stebbins and Beulah Munn was born September 7, 17119: married 
1805 to RUBY — — . Resided at Monson, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1247. I. Polly (Mar.x-. born February 12. 1806; married September 18, 

1829 to Daniel Fasket (or Foskett). 

1248. IT. Ruby, married February is. 1833 (T. R.) to Asa Fasket (or 

Foskett). 

1249. III. Patty Stacy, born May 26, 1815; married January 27, 1836 to 

Lathrop Clark. 

555. 

i 222 4S 6 

JESSE STEBBINS 1 '' < Jesse Stebblns 5 Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

I Beulah Munn Mary Munn A bigail Brooks 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Jesse Stebbins and Beulah Munn, was born January 17, 1774 ; died 
February 18, 1867 at Butternuts. Otsego County, New York; married to 
PHEBE BISHOP, born March 20, 1778; died March 6, 1856 at Butternuts, 

Otsego County. New York, who was a daughter of Bishop. 

Occupation, farmer; polities, democrat; religion, Universalis!;. Resided at 
Butternuts. Otsego County, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

1250. I. Beulah, born Deeembei 15, 1798; married Cady. 

1251. II. Polly, born June 4 (or Jan.- 1800; married John Phelps. 

1252. III. Patty, born April 22, 1801; married Asa Short. 



1254. 


V. 


1255. 


VI. 


1256. 


VII. 


1257. 


VIII. 


1258. 


IX. 


1259. 


X. 


1260. 


XI. 



262 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1253. IV. Samuel Bishop, born June 21, 1802 (or 1803). 

Jesse M., born May 5, 1805; married Catharine Losey.+ 
Gilbert T., born December 30 (or 13,) 1807; married Mary 

Ann Barker. + 
Emily, born May 3, 1810; married Robert Covey. 
Winchester, born July 27, 1812; married Laura Rockwell. 
Diantha N., born January 8, 1815. 
Henry L., born July 7, 1817; married Polly Cox. 
Caroline, born September 3, 1819; married Thomas Cooper. 

By great industry MR. and MRS. STEBBINS became owners of one of 
the most pleasant homes in the town of Butternuts, situated one mile from 
the village of Gilbertsville, on Butternut creek. The large house stands on a 
decided rise of ground overlooking the village of Gilbertsville. The grounds 
are beautifully shaded by giant maple trees, and with its well-kept lawn, its 
numerous driveways, and a profusion of flowers, it makes a delightful home. 
The homestead is now owned and occupied by Mr. John Stebbins, grandson 
of JESSE STEBBINS. 

PHEBE BISHOP STEBBLNS was a most remarkable character, cast in a 
large mold, both mentally and physically. She was a staunch Universalist, 
their champion for years when its opponents were much more numerous and 
active than to-day. She was ever ready to defend her faith by argument. 
The clergy took advantage of that fact and were in the habit of visiting her, 
and engaging in good natured controversies on doctrinal points, their talks 
lasting sometimes a half day. Although uneducated, as the term is generally 
understood, she was a great reader, with a wonderful memory. Her chief 
delight was in History, Biography, and her Bible. It was said that she could 
recall and quote from memory, any passage the book contains, especially if 
it was needed to substantiate her argument. Always serene, cheerful and 
happy, she made others so. Her grandchildren were never more happy than 
when gathered about her knee — her theme the great love of God for them — 
The Redemption and ultimate Salvation of all mankind, as a result. The 
impress of her personality will not be entirely lost on her descendants for 
some generations to come. She was also a great spinner, weaver and knitter, 
often having seventy-five pairs of socks knit ahead. 

POLLY STEBBINS PHELPS lived to the advanced age of ninety-seven 
years. She was a woman of uncommon intelligence and perseverance. When 
the state of Illinois was but little inhabited, she journeyed there alone, took 
up a claim, sent back for her family, and soon became prosperous. 

558. 

I 222 48 6 

BETSEY STEBBINS 6 - -Tesse Stebbins n Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

r Elizabeth Squires Mary Mann Abigail Brooks 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Jesse Stebbins and Elizabeth Squires, was born May 10, 1781 at 
Monson, Massachusetts; died August 2, 1866 at Springfield, Massachusetts; 




s 



L'i;:; 



SIXTH GENERATION. 263 

married August 21, 1803 at Monson, Massachusetts to JONATHAN DAMON; 
born March 12, 1776 at Ellington, Connecticut; died April 26, 1826. Resided 
at Monson, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1261. I. Jesse Stebbins Damon, born May 3, 1804; married Angeline 

Charter. 

1262. II. David Damon, born March 11, 1806; married Esther Damon. 

1263. III. William Poster Damon, born January 8, 1808; married Ann 

Damon. 

1264. D7. Lauriston Damon, born March 27, 1810; married Almeda 

Charter. 

1265. V. Jonathan Bingham Damon, born March 31, 1812; married 

Maria Charter. 

1266. VI. Charles Eli Damon, born January 15, 1815; married Mary 

Langley. 

1267. VII. Eliza Damon, born February 8, 1817; married Chester Van 

Horn. 

1268. VIII. Harriet Damon, born December 22, 1818; married Urbin Curtis 

Edgerton.-f- 

1269. IX. Russell Damon, born November 30, 1820. 

1270. X. Maria Damon, born July 17. 1826; married Samuel W. Chapin. 

1271. XI. Son , born July 17, 1826. 

559. 

t 222 48 6 

BEULAH STEBBINS 8 .Tesse Stebbins t> Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 8 

/ Elizabeth Squires Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 * / 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Jesse Stebbins and Elizabeth Squires, was born January 6, 1783; 
married August 1, 1802 to GIDEON MERRICK. 

CHILDREN : 

1272. I. Otis Merrick; lived at Monson, Massachusetts. 

1273. II. Henry Merrick; lived at Monson, Massachusetts. 

1274. III. James Merrick, missionary in Persia eleven years. 

560. 

i 222 48 fl 

AMELIA STEBBINS 6 Jesse Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 

/ Elizabeth Squires Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Jesse Stebbins and Elizabeth Squires, was born May 20, 1785; 
married May 15, 1808 to EBENEZER FROST. 

CHILDREN : 

1275. I. Adeline Frost; married Lester Fuller. 

1276. n. Catherine Frost. 






1277. 


III. 


1278. 


IV. 


1279. 


V. 


1280. 


VI. 


1281. 


VII. 



264 STEBBTNS GENEALOGY. 

Mary Ann Frost; married John Hodgden. 

Delotia Frost ; married Collins, lived at St. Paul, 

Minnesota. 
Theodore Frost. 
Luther Frost. 
Jesse Frost. 

1282. VIII. Almus Frost. 

564. 

I ooo 40 g 

JUSTICE STEBBINS 8 - Justice Stebbins b Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebblns 3 

I Abigail Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Justice Stebbins and Abigail , was born March 6, 1774; 

died November 26, 1823 ; married ABIGAIL . Resided at Monson, 

Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1283. I. Justice, born September 19, 1817. 

578. 

i 241 61 9 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 1 '' - Joseph Stebbins & Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

/ Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born March 16. 1737 at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died April 12 (or 18) 1819 at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married June 6, 1765 (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Massachusetts to 
EUNICE BREWER; born April 20, 1740 at Springfield or Wilbraham, Mas- 
sachusetts; died November 20 (or 22) 1818 at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of Isaac Brewer and Mary Bliss. Occupation, farmer, 
taverndxeeper and merchant. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1284. I. Daniel, born April 2, 1766; married 1st. Clarissa Snow; 2nd. 

Elizabeth Gerrish (Knapp) Long.+ 
Festus, born March 5, 176S ; married Frances Dickinson.-f- 
Eunice, died August 27, 1771. 

Quartus, born November 5, (or 21) 1772 ; married Eunice Burt.-f- 
Eunice, born January 14. (or 24) 1775; married 1st William 

Marshall; 2nd. Roger Adams. -j- 
1289. VI. Lois, born March .'! (or 31) 1777; married Pliny Brewer.+ 

JOSEPH STEBBINS was born in a house which stood where Clinton 



12S5. 


II. 


1286. 


III. 


1287. 


IV. 


1288. 


V. 



Handbook street opens into Main street. Tin' Major was said to be in league with Capt. 
Joseph Carew, who operated a tannery on the other side of the street, along 
),'■"'' the town brook. When the Captain's customers came to buy leather, he 



SIXTH GENERATION. 265 

would invariably tell them that he had none "ready," advising them to stay 
over night at the .Major's, and szet the leather in the morning. So, while ~ G ■ 
the Major's pocket was being enriched to the extent of four and. sixpence. p e fg|. 
the Captain dipped his hides in the brook, and in the morning weighed them 
out. dampness included. The Major's name will not be lost to sight as long 
as his elms, now over a century old, remain in sentinel row in the center of 
North Main street. The tavern has since been occupied by Thomas Bond 
and Horatio Sargeant. MAJOR STEBBINS was keeping a tavern, at the 
time of the Revolutionary war, and had at times a stock of rum and molasses 
in his cellar, the spoils of American privateers, which had to be secreted far 
from tin as1 to prevenl seizure by the British. A paymaster in the Con- 
tinental Army deposited several thousand dollars of paper money with 
MAJOR STEBBINS, until he could send for it. and went away. He was 
never heard from afterwards, much to the discomfiture of the Major, in having 
so large an amount of Government funds in his charge, though it afterwards 
became worthless. At one time during the Shays rebellion in 1787, the 
northern win<r of the malcontents under Eli Parsons, with a force of four 
hundred men from Berkshire county, who had taken a position in the north 
part of the town (Chicopee), were in part quartered in this house. JOSEPH 
STEBBINS and his son Joseph the third and fourth of the name in the pedi- 
gree, were large dealers in beef cattle at Springfield. The "big ox", which, 
on some patriotic occasion previous to the revolution, was decorated with 
ribbons and flags, and after being pari led through the streets of Boston, was 
roasted whole, in the presence of thousands of spectators, is supposed to have 
been fatted in their stalls. At the time of Arnold's expedition to Canada, it 
became necessary to procure specie, in order to purchase provision for the 
troops, after entering the British territory. Agents were sent from Boston 
to procure it, and among other places they visited Springfield, where resided 
the two JOSEPH STEBBINSES. father ami -on. These persons probably 
handled more hard money in the purchase and sale of cattle, than any other 
two individuals in western Massachusetts. Their patriotism was not appealed 
to in vain. One thousand dollars in specie was taken from the "old oaken 
chest" at the foot of the bed, and the same amount of Continental money 
deposited in its place. The money soon depreciated in value, until it became 
almost worthless. They had the consciousness, however, of having assisted 
their country in its hour of need. Had the two Josephs not been men of sub- 
stance, their business would have been ruined. MAJOR STEBBINS was a 
man of intellectual power and acquirements. 

May 10, 1794. The agreement of Partnership between JOSEPH STEB- 
BINS & his Sons Daniel. Pestus & Quartus is as follows I JOSEPH STEB- 
BINS of Sp'f'd Co. of Hampshire commonw'th of Massachusetts — do now 
admit & accept, of my sons Daniel Festus & Quartus Stebbins as partners in 
business with me & that they be equal owners with myself of all the prop- 
erty — either in Lands, Buildings notes — Book accounts money or any other 
property, I am possessed f (Excepting however such part of said property 
as is hereafter mentioned & reserved for particular purposes— hereafter speci- 
fied) out of the above property all the debts which I owe are to be paid by 
us jointly & as Ralph Snow & my son Daniel 'in behalf of me JOSEPH & 



266 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

my Sons Daniel Festus & Quartus) are in trade together at South Hadley 
having equal sums in stock the one Half of the profits that shall arise from 
said trade & traffic (in company] is to be said Ralphs & the other half of 
said profits to be equally divided between me & Joseph & my sons aforesaid — 
& as I JOSEPH & my sons aforesaid agree to be joint partners in the Busi- 
ness of Farming — Tannings — Merchandising — or any other business that shall 
be thought most lucrative & beneficial to us & families so we also agree to 
be joint shares in all the profits or losses that shall arise from the partnership 
so subsisting & we jointly & severally agree to use all honest & Lawful 
Means in our several copartners to increase the family property so long as 
we shall be in partnership — we & our families which Ave now have or shall 
have which in partnership are to be furnished with all necessary Supplies of 
provision & clothing &e by our several employments without any charge 
being made to us in particular — at such time as the above partnership shall 
be dissolved — I Daniel Stebbins agree to the sum of one Hundred Pounds 
be deducted from my share to be divided between my Father JOSEPH & 
Brothers, Festus & Quartus (in the same proportion as the whole Estate is 
divided) to compensate them for what Expense Extraordinary they have 
been at in my Education &c. — which sum we JOSEPH Festus & Quartus 
aggree to accept of at said time — as a full Entire & adequate compensation 
for the Expense Extraordinary we have been at in Said Daniels Education 
&c meaning his Education at College — instruction in the practice of Physic 
Clothing & every Expense of every Kind we have been at for said Daniel 
Proviso. If this partnership should not be dissolved while I JOSEPH am 
living, then by the above writing nothing is designed or intended to with hold 
from my "Widow from her just & Lawful thirds of the whole Estate — nor my 
mother from being maintained with all necessary food & raiment &c by said 
Estate so long as she is living — which thirds my widow is to possess & have 
the improvement of (but not the disposal) during her life & at her decease — 
said thirds & all she is possessed of at her decease is to be divided between 
the then surviving children or Grand Children that have lost their Father in 
the same proportion as hereafter mentioned between the male & female 
branches of said family (Excepting however such branch of said family as 
may have rec'd his or her share of said estate previous to my decease) 
Proviso — That if this partnership should be dissolved while I JOSEPH 
am living then the whole Estate owned by me & Sons is to be divided as 
follows viz I JOSEPH am (If I am fit) to have the one half of the whole 
Estate for & with which I am to maintain myself wife & mother during life 
— but upon my own & their decease the said half of the Estate is to be divided 
between my then surviving Children or Grand children that have lost their 
Father — But if previous to our decease, either my sons or Daughters have 
rec'd his or her proportion of the Estate meaning of the said half — then 
said Son or Daughter are to receive no more — The division in case of our 
decease is to be made in the same proportion as heretofore mentioned be- 
tween the male & female branches of said family — The above mentioned half 
of said Estate I am to take where & out of what part of the whole Estate I 
shall then see fit & chuse — the other half of said Estate is to be divided as fol- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 267 

lows (meaning all the Estate exclusive of what I JOSEPH take for the inain- 
tainance of myself wife & mother.) 

That whenever a division of the Estate is made or portion set off to Either of 
my daughters Eunice or Lois — then said daughters are to have each for their 
shares only two thirds so much of the estate as my sons Daniel Festus & 
Quartiis shall have — any Expense Extraordinary that the Estate shall be at 
in Education dowry &c for either of my sons Dan'l Festus & Quartus or 
Daughters Eunice & Lois then such sums thus Expended shall be esteemed & 
reckoned as so much advanced & paid toward her or his portion. 
Proviso — If either of my sons Dan'l Festus & Quartus should decease leav- 
ing widows without issue then the widow of that Son deceased shall be en- 
titled to one third only of the Estate that was coming to said son at his 
decease — but should said son decease leaving issue [the said issue] shall be 
entitled to all the property that was coming to said son at his decease — 
Excepting the widows thirds which she is to possess & dispose of as she see 
fit forever. 

The above writing is our present & this tenth day of May 1794 

[the above paper was signed but the 
signatures were torn off after the 
partnership was dissolved.] 

Will of JOSEPH STEBBINS of Springfield. 

In the name of God Amen— I JOSEPH STEBBINS of Springfield County 
of Hampshire & commonwealth of Mass. being in usual state of health under- 
standing & memory yet considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, do 
make & ordain this my last will & testament as follows viz I recommend my 
spirit to the great Father of spirits through Jesus Christ my Savior — as to a 
being infinitely good & my Body to a decent interment at the discretion of my 
Executors of this my last will at the charge of my Estate & as to my worldly 
estate, I give devise bequeath & dispose of the same as follows 

Imprimis — I give to Eunice Stebbins my well beloved wife the use & 
improvement of that part of my dwelling house in which we now live being 
the south Half thereof with all its appurtanances & also the south part of 
my home Lot on which I dwell & so much of the Barns & outhouses & appur- 
tanances as she shall need & the right & privilege of getting the wood neces- 
sary for her own use from any of the Lands hereafter bequeathed to my son 
Quartus Stebbins the use improvement & right aforesaid I give to her during 
her natural life. I also give her all such dividends as may arise & be made 
on my shares in the eighth Massachusetts Turnpike during her life also the 
use of a convenient Chaise & Harness & one good horse & one good milch 
cow to be furnished & kept at the expense of my son Quartus & the use of the 
Furniture now in my House without any accounting for the loss or wear of 
any part of such furniture during her natural life & I do hereby order & 
direct my son Quartus Stebbins at her own proper charge & expense in con- 
sideration of the bequest herein after made to him — to furnish my said wife 
with all necessary provisions clothing fuel & attendance in Sickness & in 
health to furnish cut & carey into the House all necessary wood from time 



268 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

to time as she shall need during her natural life also I give & devise to my 
son Festus Stebbins his heirs & assigns forever the following tracts & parcels 
of Land viz my lower 3 cornered meadow so called Bounded westerly on 
Connecticut River & northerly on Land of the heirs of William Pynchon 
dec'd also the great meadow so called on the East side of the town St & 
opposite the House he now lives in with the Blacksmith shop thereon stand- 
ing also the west half of my four Lots 10 acre lying together & south of the 
road to Skipmuck also the East half of my two 10 acre Lots lying together 
& north of the Road to Skipmuck also the southerly part of my Glover Pond 
Lot so called according to a divisional line run & marked by Isaac Chapin 
Excepting about 31 acres thereof sold to Quartus Stebbins & others also the 
Home Lot & Buildings whereon he now lives with the way leading to the 3 
cornered meadow — also the north half of my wood Lot at Clay Hill so called 
all which Lands are situate in Springfield in the county aforesaid also one 
share in the Springfield Bridge — I also give & devise to my son Quartus 
Stebbins his heairs & assigns forever the following tracts & parcels of Land 
viz my home Lot on which I now dwell with all the Buildings thereon stand- 
ing Excepting however the use & improvement of so much thereof as I have 
hereby given to my wife also my upper 3 cornered Meadow Bounded "West- 
erly on Connecticut River south & East on Lands of the heirs of Wm Pynchon 
Esq deceased Northerly on Plain Brook so called also my meadow on the 
causway so called & south of the Road also my round Hill meadow also my 
8 Rod Lot adjoining & southerly of the Clay Hill Lot — Also the south Half of 
my wood Lot at Clay Hill also the northerly part of my Glover Pond Lot 
according to the dividing line run by Israel Chapin — also the East half of 
my four 10 acre Lots south of Skipmuck road — also the west half of my two 
10 acre Lots on the north side of said Road — also a lot of Land of about 9 
acres on Aids Bridge so called being a Lot I bo't of the Jones 'es also one 
share in the Springfield Bridge all which Lands are situate in said Spring- 
field — also a lot of Land in the Neck so en lied in the great field in West 
Springfield also the furniture in my House Excepting such part thereof as 
my said wife shall see fit to give to Either or both id* My daughters Eunice 
Adams & Louisa [Lois] Brewer the use whereof is hereby given to my wife 
during her life — also I do hereby give & devise to my son Daniel Stebbins 
his heirs & assigns forever 8 shares in the 8th Mass Turnpike subject however 
to the dividends being paid to my said wife during her natural life also one 
undivided third part of all my Lands & Buildings situate in the town of 
Chester — also I give & confirm unto my son Daniel Stebbins all such money 
& also property as he has rec'd of me & also discharge him of & from all & 
any Bonds notes memorandums or accounts which I have or had against him. 
I also give & devise to my daughter Eunice Adams her heirs & assigns 
forever 8 shares in the 8th Massachusetts Turnpike subject however to the 
Dividends thereof being paid to my wife during her natural life also one 
undivided third of all my Lands & Buildings situate in the town of Chester 
also one half of the wearing apparel of my said wife at her decease also I 
hereby give & devise to my daughter Louisa Brewer her heirs & assigns for- 
ever 8 shares of the 8th Massachusetts Turnpike subject however to the divi- 
dends thereon of being paid to my said wife during her natural life — also 



SIXTH GENERATION. 269 

one undivided third part of all my Lands & Buildings situate in the town 
of Chester also one half of the wearing apparel of my said wife at her de- 
cease furthermore I do confirm to my said daughters Eunice & Louisa all 
such money or other property which cither of them have received of me also 
discharge each of them of & from all & any memorandums or accounts which 
I had or have against them & it is my will & I do hereby order & direct that 
my said daughters Eunice & Louisa & each of them shall have the sole & 
alsolute disposal of what has been or is hereby given them whether the same 
being real or personal — without the interference & in no respect subject to 
the eontroul or disposal of their Husbands or either of them & that the sep- 
erate & sole acts & receipts discharge "i- conveyances of my said daughters 
or either of them under seal or not as the case may require shall be cjood & 
sufficient to all intents & purposes in regard to the property given them or 
each of them — all the residue of my Estate both real & personal I do hereby 
give bequeath & devise unto my two sons Festus & Quartus their heirs & 
assigns forever they paying all my just debts out of the same & I hereby 
constitute & appoint my two sous Festus & Quartus Executors of this my 
last will & testament hereby revoking & annulling all former or other wills 
by me made & ratifying this & this only as my last will & Testament — in tea 
timony whereof I JOSEPH STEBBINS have hereunto set my hand & seal 
this 3d day of Sept A D 1816 

JOSEPH STEBBINS [SEALj 

Signed & Scaled in the preseni !' 

Alexander Rumrill 
Joseph Carew. 

The home farm of JOSEPH STEBBINS was sold by his son Quartus to 
Thomas Bond, in 1826, the consideration being $7631.37. The house built by 
JOSEPH STEBBINS in 1774 on Main Street opposite Carver Street was used 
during the Revolutionary war as a Public house. During Shay's rebellion in 
1787 the soldiers were quartered in this house. In 1864 it was removed to 62 
Congress street. 

March 17S0. The United States by Capt Laws. 

To JOS. STEBBINS for Curing 16 Sides of Leather & Blacking them for 
Cartridge Boxes at 1/6 pr Side — they finding oyl. 

Apr. 1780 To curing 21 Hides for cartridge Boxes I finding oyl myself & 
to one side of my own. I no price given | 

The trees on North Main street in the middle of the road were set out by 
JOSEPH STEBBINS and his son Festus in 1770. 



579. 

MARY STEBBINS s < Joseph Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s 

I Marv Stebbins Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Wright Sarah j 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born February 14, 1740 
at Springfield, Massachusetts: died May 25, 1810, probably at Springfield, 



270 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Massachusetts; married August 12, 1762 at Springfield, Massachusetts to 
ARIEL COLLINS, died August 28, 1820 ae. 83 probably at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1290. I. Mary Collins, born June 12, 1765 at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
married in 1788 to Gen. Jacob Ely ; died October 14, 1854. 



580. 



DR. GAD STEBBINS 



1 241 

, Joseph Mebblns c 

! Mary Stebblns 



61 

Joseph Stebbins 4 
Rebecca Col ton 



Joseph Stebbins 3 
Sarah Dorchester 



Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born May 31, 1748 at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; died September 5. 1826 at Chester, Massachusetts; mar- 
ried November 17, 1776 at Springfield, Massachusetts to SARAH BUCK- 
MINSTER, born September 5, 1754 (or 1756) at Brookfield, Massachusetts; 
died December 3 (or 4,) 1810 at Russell. Hampden County, Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of Gen. Samuel Buckminster and Deborah Wolcott. Oc- 
cupation, physician; religion, Unitarian. Resided at Springfield. Massachu- 
setts and Longmeadow. 

CHILDREN : 



Quinqu- 
ennial 
Catalogue 
of Har- 
vard. 
1C3C90. 
Memorial 
of the 
Stebbins 
Family, 
p. 3. 
Hist, of 
Falmer, 
Mass. 
p is.'!. 
Revo. 
Records 
of Mass. 



1291. I. Harriet, born December 25, 1778; died May 26, 1857 unmarried. 

1292. II. Samuel Buckminster, born Mai-ch 23, 1782; married Sally War- 

ner.-j- 

1293. III. Deborah Wolcott, born May 10, 1785; married Rev. Ira Ingra- 

ham.-f- 

1294. IV. Charles, born September 13, 1790; married Julia Emily Pease.-f- 

1295. V. Sarah Buckminster, born August LIT. 1793; married Matthew C. 

Bates; lived at Milledgeville, Ceorgia. 

1296. VI. George M., born July 15, 1796 ; married Esther Wickham.-f- 

GAD STEBBINS was graduated from Harvard College in 1771, receiving 
the degree of A. M. He was a decided patriot, and established a large factory 
for making saltpetre, an ingredient used in manufacturing gunpowder for 
use during the Revolution. His name appears as a private in Captain Aaron 
Graves' Company, Colonel David Leonard's Regiment. He enlisted May 
8, 1777, and was discharged June 8, 1777, in service in the Northern depart- 
ment. He was also a member of Captain Burt's Company, as shown in a 
return of men drafted from Hampshire County Militia to march to Horse 
Neck under command of Colonel Samuel How; but they failed to join the 
regiment. 

He was a printer, a physician, and an apothecary. In 1796 he was asso- 
ciated with a Mr. Russell in the publication of the "Hampshire Herald" at 
Springfield, Massachusetts. 

His daughter, HARRIET STEBBINS, taught school several years in the 
South, where she became much interested in the slavery question. The cli- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 271 

mate did not agree with her, so she returned to her New England home; but 
subsequently went to Washington, D. C, where she succeeded in amassing 
quite a fortune by her labors in the school room. She was a life member of 
the "Washington Colonization Society," and also of the "American Coloniza- 
tion Society," being deeply interested in their work of sending colored peo- 
ple back to Liberia. 

591. 

i 245 61 9 

AARON STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

/ Marv Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Wright Sarah < 

son of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wright, was born December 18, 1747 in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died Febru- 
ary 1, 1819 (T. R.) at Wilbraham. Massachusetts; married 17S3 to ESTHER 
BEEBE. He married second December 14. 1797 at Wilbraham, Massachu- 
setts, ZERUIAH GREEN (or CRAVEN) ; married third, May 12, 1810, DOR- 
CAS NASH. Resided at Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

1297. I. Hosea, born February 20. 1784 (T. R.) ; married Patty Richard- 

son. + 

1298. II. Roxanna. born December 2, 1785 (T. R.) ; married 

Mison ; lived in Vermont. 

1299. III. Rebecca, born July 20. 1787 (T. R.) ; married Jacob Sherman; 

lived in Lebanon, New York. 

1300. IV. Esther, horn November 28, 1789 (T. R.) ; married Zadock Cut- 

ler; lived in Paris, New York. 

1301. V. Mary, born December 30. 1791 (T. R.) ; married Leverett Rax- 

ford; lived and died at Lebanon, New York. 

1302. VI. Aaron, born December 7. 1793 (T. R.) ; married Tabathy Por- 

ter. Removed to Chardon, Ohio. 

1303. VII. Amy, married Horace Case. 



594. 

I *M5 01 9 

JOEL STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s 

I Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wright, was horn March 11, 1752 in the 
fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham; died June 30, 1800; married 
December 20, 1777 at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to SARAH BEEBE, widow 
of Samuel Beebe, Jr. (Wilbraham Centennial p. 292 says maiden name un- 
known), died January 22, 1809. Resided at Wilbrahaih and Springfield. 
Massachusetts. 




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1304. 


I. 


1305. 


II. 


1306. 


III. 


1307. 


IV. 



272 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

Joel, born December 19, 1778 (T. R.) ; married Abigail Berry.+ 
Sarah, born July 28, 1780 (T. R.) ; married December 25, 1S02 

at Wilbraham to Francis Whitmore. 
Jared, born May 2, 1782 (T. R.) ; married Lucinda Howe. -4- 
Ira, born February 24, 1784 (T. R.) ; married 1st. Amy Smith; 

2nd. Mercy Fairchild.-f- 

1308. V. Jemima, born August 30, 1785 (T. R.) ; married May 9, 1805 

at Wilbraham to David Brace. 

1309. VI. Susannah, born March 6, 1787 (T. R.) ; married Reuben Wright; 

lived at Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York. 

1310. VII. Ezekiel, born September 26, 1788 (T. R.) ; married Betsey 

Berry.+ 

1311. VIII. Isaac, born February IS, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Hannah Louk.+ 

1312. IX. Orrin, born May 27, 1794 (T. R.) ; married Nancy Hancock.+ 

Moved to Pennsylvania; was living March 1876. 

Mass , JOEL STEBBINS served as a private in Captain Paul Langdon's company 

Rec°' o; f Minute Men, which marched from Wilbraham April 20, 1775, on the Lex- 

ington Alarm. He was discharged May 3, 1775, time of service thirteen 
days. On August 15, 1777, he enlisted as a private in Captain Ephraim Cha- 
pin's Company, Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge's Regiment, for service at the 
northward under General Gates. He was discharged November 30, 1777, time 
of service three months and twenty-two days. 
[See Appendix B.] 

595. 

t 245 61 9 

LOIS STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 

I Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wright, was born November 1, 1756 
in the fourth precinct of Springfield, now Wilbraham, Massachusetts ; mar- 
ried November 25, 1779 at Wilbraham, Massachusetts to WILLARD WAR- 
RINER, who was a son of Benjamin Warriner and Persis. 

CHILDREN : 

1313. I. Bathsheba Warriner, born April 27, 17S0. 

1314. II. Lucinda Warriner, born July 30, 1782. 

596. 

i 2-ir, 61 

DANIEL STEBBINS 6 - Aaron Stebbins '■> Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

( Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 



Himnuh Wright Sarah- 



son of Aaron Stebbins and Mary Wright, was born January 29, 1759 at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 17, 1813 at Sangerfield, New York; 



SIXTH GENERATION. 273 

married in 1788 to BETSEY JONES, born 1762 ; died November 5, 1789. He 
married second, 1794, RACHEL BLODGET, born August 2, 1773 ; died March 
20, 1843 at Cussawago Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of Abner Blodget 
and Rachel Phelps. Left Wilbraham, .Massachusetts in 1811; moved to San- 
gerfield, New York ; moved to Lebanon, New York after 1813 ; afterwards to 
Cussawago, Pennsylvania (Cattaraugus County). 

CHILDREN: 

1315. I. Daniel, born March 22. 1789 (T. R.) ; married Lydia Curtis.+ 

1316. II. Betsey, born August 17, 1795 (T. R.) ; died July 21, 1855; was 

never married. 

1317. m. Lemuel, born November 10, 1797 (T. R.) ; married Lucinda 

Greenlee. -4- 

1318. IV. Ralph, born May 30, 1801 (T. R.) ; married Louisa Run del. + 

1319. V. Ursula, born September 13, 1803 (T. R.) ; married Rev. Ray 

< rreen.-[- 

1320. VI. Mary Wright, born September 13, 1S06 ; married Edmund 

Greenlee. 4- 

1321. VII. Rachel Louisa, born November 11, 1809; married Horace Run- 

del. + 

1322. VIII. John Allen, born January 4, 1813: married 1st Hannah Daw- 

ley; 2nd Phebe Green.4- 

606. 

i 248 62 9 

MARY STEBBINS ,; - Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 

/ Mary Day Wid. Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Mary Day, was baptized November 7, 
1726; died May 15, 1794; married August 4, 1748 to ROGER COOLEY, born 
September 21, 1719; died June 6, 1802, who was a son of Jonathan Cooley 
and Joanna Colton. Removed to that part of West Springfield, Massachu- 
setts, called Paugatuck. 

CHILDREN: 

Mary Cooley, born May 16, 1749 ; died August 18, 1758. 
Jonathan Cooley, born January 25, 1750. 
Joanna Cooley, born April 20, 1753. 

IVrsis Cooley, born November 10, 1755; died August 5, 1758. 
Hulda Cooley, born March 24, 1758. 
Roger Cooley, born September 3, 1760. 
Alexander Cooley, born January 4, 1763. 
Pestus Cooley, born October 4, 1765. 
Mary Cooley, born August 30, 1767. 
Persis Cooley, born June 8, 1769. 



1323. 


I. 


1324. 


II. 


1325. 


III. 


1326. 


IV. 


1327. 


V. 


1328. 


VI. 


1329. 


VII. 


1330. 


VIII. 


1331. 


IX. 


1332. 


X. 




is 



1335. 


III. 


1336. 


IV. 


1337. 


V. 


1338. 


VI. 



274 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

607. 

. 248 62 9 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 6 -\ Benjamin Stebblns 6 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 

/ Mary Day Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Mary Day, was born March 8, 1727, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; died September 6, 1803, at West Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married October 4, 1751, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to SABRA 
MINOR of Lyme, Connecticut ; born 1732 ; died April 16, 1788, at West Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1333. I. Benjamin, born November 4, 1752. Lost at sea, 1779; unmar- 
ried. 

1334. II. Francis (Captain), born October 28, 1754; died December 23, 
1795 (probably unmarried). 

Jere, born July 16 (or 23), 1757; married Elizabeth Brewster.-f- 
Sabra, born December 12, 1759; married Augustus Diggins.-|- 
Solomon, born February 17, 1763; married Malah Day.+ 
Edward, born August 21, 1765; married Catharine Ann How- 
ley.+ 

1339. VTJ. Lovisa, born January 31, 1768 ; married November 21, 1799, to 

Benjamin Parsons. 

1340. VIII. Clement, born August 5, 1770; died February 5, 1799 (prob- 

ably unmarried). 

1341. IX. Festus, born January 19, 1774; died in infancy. 

Mass. BENJAMIN STEBBINS served in the Revolutionary war as a private in 

Revo. 

Rec. Captain Enoch Chapin's company of "Minute Men", which marched from 

West Springfield, April 20, 1775, on the Lexington Alarm of April 19th, the 
time of service being eight days. He was also a private in Captain Joseph 
Thompson's Company, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Nixon's Regiment, receiv- 
ing pay for service in September and November, 1776. He enlisted May 6, 
1777, as a private in Captain Nehemiah May's Company, Colonel David Leon- 
ard's Regiment, and was discharged July 8, 1777, time of service being two 
months and twelve days, at Ticonderoga. The roll was dated at South Brim- 
field. [See Appendix B.] 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS occupied the office of selectman of West Spring- 
field, from 1780 to 1789. 

The following inscription is found on the stone which marks his grave: 

"Sacred to the memory of MR. BENJAMIN STEBBINS who died Sept. 7, 
1803 in the 76th year of his age. He was an 'Inflexible friend to the Liberties 
of his Country, acted well his part to achieve its Independence and through 
a long life sustained an unspotted character for integrity and uprightness. 
As his life was a scene of Industry, Frugality, Economy and Benevolence, so 
his death was peaceful'." 

On another stone is found the following inscription: 



SIXTH GENERATION. 275 

"This monument is erected by MR. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS in Memory of 

his three sons viz. 

Benjamin who was lost at sea 

on his passage to France in 1779 agd. 27 

CAPTAIN FRANCIS who died at his seat in 

Savannah in Georgia Dec. 23, 1795, agd. 41 

CLEMENT who died at Savannah 

Feby 5, 1799 in 29d yr of his age." 

648. 

( 294 6S 9 

WARHAM STEBBINS 6 - Edward Stebblns 5 John Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

/ Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born December 7, 1765, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 9, 1840, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married March 29, 1797 (or 1798), to SARAH "WILLIAMS, born 
September 30, 1765; died January 29, 1844, at Springfield, Massachusetts. 
Occupation, farmer. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

1342. I. Cynthia, born July 27, 1798; married April 20, 1825, to James 

Williams. 

1343. n. Julia, born September 1, 1800; died September 4, 1800. 

1344. III. Sally, born May 10, 1802 ; died May 13, 1802. 

1345. IV. Seth, born July 15, 1803; married Melissa Chapin.+ 

649. 

I 294 68 9 

ELAM STEBBINS ° - Edward Stebbins 6 John Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 

I Elizabeth Bnrt Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah } 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born March 23, 1768, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 5, 1842, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married January (or June) 4, 1789, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
[No. 1462] RUTH HITCHCOCK, born October 5, 1769, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; died August 20, 1863, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of Stephen Hitchcock and Ruth Stebbins. Occupation, carpenter. 
Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1346. I. Sarah, born March 21, 1791; married Samuel Chandler.-)- 

1347. II. Amelia, born March 18. 1793 ; married April 3, 1816, to Ocran 

Dickinson. 

1348. III. Jonathan, born August 4, 1795 ; married Mary Jennett Stiles. 



1350. 


V. 


1351. 


VI. 


1352. 


VII. 


1353. 


VIII. 



276 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1349. IV. Roderick, born January 30, 1799 ; married Elizabeth G. A. Clay ; 
lived at Sublett, Illinois. 
Ruth, born June 11, 1802; married John Kilbon.-|- 
Lois, born January 2, 1805 ; died January 22, 1824. 
Melinda, born July 25, 1808 ; married Obed Hawks Hoyt.+ 
Henry Wilcox, born October 8, 1810; married first, Abigail 
Hoyt; second, Gracia Hoyt.-j- 

650. 

EDWARD STEBBINS 6 - Edward Stebblns 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 

I Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born February 20, 1870, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; married .June 11, 1792 [married "Edward Steb- 
bins 2nd and Anna Taylor both of West Springfield June 11, 1792" N. E. H. 
& G. Register, Vol. 37, p. 42. Intention entered May 25, published 26, 1792 
Register, Vol. 36, p. 61], at West Springfield, to ANNA TAYLOR, died in 
1860, age 70 years, at Bedford, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Nathaniel 
Taylor and Chloe Brooks. Resided at West Springfield and Longmeadow, 
Massachusetts. She manned second, August 9, 1810, Jonathan Sykes of 
Ludlow. 

CHILDREN : 

1353 a. I. Edward, born about October 26, 1793 (or 1797) ; married Sarah 
Ann Atkinson. -j- 

Nathaniel. [See Unidentified, N.] 
Anna, married Theodore Sykes. 

Harriet, born December 1, 1804; married Lyman Burr.-f- 
Mary W., born March 16, ; married Israel Markham.-f- 

652. 

I 294 68 9 

LEVI STEBBINS fi Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

I Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born February 7, 1774, at 
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts ; died May 30, 1856, at Williams- 
burg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts ; married August 23, 1798, at Wil- 
liamsburg, Massachusetts, to AMIA PIERCE ; born June 16, 1779, at Chester- 
field, Massachusetts; died April 24, 1863, at Chesterfield, Massachusetts, who 
was a daughter of Benjamin Pierce and Priscilla (Merritt) Wade; occupation, 
farmer and cabinet maker; religion, Baptist. Resided at Chesterfield. Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1354. I. Alvah, born July 29, 1799; died August 12, 1800. 

1355. II. Levi, born December 29, 1800 ; died March 12, 1801. 



1353 b. 


II. 


1353 c. 


III. 


1353 d. 


IV. 


1353 e. 


V. 




No. r, .-,::. 
1TIIAMAU STEBBINS. 



No 1377. SARAH BLISS (STEBBINS) FOSTER. 
No. 1376. SOPHIA E. STEBBINS. 



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DEBORAH STEBBINS. 

Wife of No. 653. 





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No. 1364. 
CELIA OSBORN STEBBINS. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 277 

1356. III. Caroline, bom September 2 (or 9), 1802; married Jonathan 

Vinton.-)- 

1357. IV. Eliza Burt, born January 13, 1805; married Asahel Bisbee.+ 

1358. V. Jane Pierce, born January 25, 1807; married Richard Louis 

Edwards.+ 

1359. VI. Israel Pierce, born February 13, 1809; married Elizabeth Marsh 

Williams.-4- 

1360. VII. Levi, born February 21, 1811; married first, Sabrina Ball; 

second, Maria Shaw.+ 

1361. VIII. Edward, born March 31, 1813; married Arminda Bird.+ 

1362. IX. Andrew Jackson, born May 23, 1815; married Mercie Knap.+ 

1363. X. Amia, born June 16, lsl7; married Lyman Witherell.-f 

1364. XL Celia Osborn, born April 18, 1820; died June 7, 1849, unmar- 

ried. 

1365. XII. Alvah, born March 4. ls2:L married first. Electa Thayer; 

second, Mary Ann Wells.-f 

The old shop of LEVI STEBBINS stands in Chesterfield, with his patterns 
overhead, very much as he left them when he died. He made bureaus and 
tables, and also built houses. 

In 1818, he erected the Free Will Baptist Church in the Eastern part of 
Chesterfield. When the quarterly meetings of this church were held, the 
minister "stayed all night" at the home of MR. STEBBINS. 

653. 

I 294 68 9 

ITHAMER STEBBINS e - Edward Stehhlns 5 John Stehliins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

/ Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born March 26, 1776, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died December 22, 1861 (or 1862), at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; married April 20, 1796, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to [No. 
718] DEBORAH STEBBINS, born February 14. 1778, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; died April 9, 1865, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daugh- 
ter of Lemuel Stebbins and Rhoda Waite. 

( HILDREN ; 

1366. I. Lemuel, born August 23, 1796; married first, Matilda ; 

second, Lydia Speakman (or Speedwell ).+ 

1367. II. Theodocia, bom February 7. 1798; never married. 

1368. III. Harvey, born November 21. 1799; married February, 1822, 

Frances Lanckton (or Langton). 

1369. IV. Cemantha, born February 28, 1802; married September 30, 

1823, to Gordon Williston. 

1370. V. Asenath, born October 11, 1803 ; married Moses Hardin Clark.-f- 

1371. VI. Edmund, born February 23, 1806; married Mary Hinds (or 

Martha Hines).+ 



278 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1372. VII. Lowell, born February 24, 1808; married Mary Sprague. 

1373. VIII. Arabella, born April 11, 1810; married Gordon (or Harden) 

Williston. 

1374. IX. Albert Burt, born September 1, 1812; married Mary Jeanette 

Beebe.-f 

1375. X. Rowland Wait, born September 22, 1814. 

1376. XL Sopbia E., born September 16, 1816. Lives at Springfield, 

Mass. 

1377. XII. Sarah Bliss, born August 21, 1819; married Samuel Knight 

Foster. + 

ITHAMER STEBBINS was drafted for service in the war of 1812, and 
went to Boston, Mass. In 1816 he was commissioned sergeant-major of the 
state militia. 

He opened tip and named Stebbins street in Springfield, Mass. ; and built 
his house there. It was constructed mainly from timber taken from the 
"Old Fort". 

HARVEY STEBBINS was drafted for service during the war of 1812, 
going as a drummer boy. 

654. 

t 294 68 9 

LUTHER STEBBINS 6 - Edward Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

{ Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Wright Sarah ■ l 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born March 27, 1778, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died March 28, 1868, at Caldwell, "Warren County, 
New York; married to MAHALA JUDD; born March 29, 1777, at South 
Hadley, Massachusetts ; died December 2, 1842, at Caldwell, New York. Occu- 
pation, carpenter and boat-builder ; politics, republican ; religion, Presbyterian. 
Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts, Lake George, Bolton and Caldwell, 
New York. 

CHILDREN : 

Ralph Smith, born April 5, 1799; married Silvia Hammond. -f- 
Cordelia, born October 7, 1801; married Philip Slocum; died 

November 14, 1824. 
Luther, born December 1, 1803; died September 15, 1824. 
Calvin, born February 25, 1807; married first, Eliza Tailor; 

second, Fanny Sheldon. He died aged 74. 

1382. V. Theodoric, born March 24, 1809; married first, Fanny Brown; 

second, Clara West. He died aged 65. 

1383. VI. Mary Ann, born April 18, 1811; married Eldad W. Goodman.+ 

1384. VII. James, born July 18, 1813: married Ruth Sexton 01den.+ 

1385. VIII. Elizabeth, born May 2, 1815 ; married John Sentenne. She died 

aged 79. 

1386. IX. Henry, born March 26, 1818; married first, Eliza Stanton; 

second, Mary Ann Ferguson. -|- 



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1387. X. Henrietta, born March 26, 1818; died May 22, 1838, unmarried. 

1388. XI. Reuben Judd, born February 9, 1822; unmarried. 

LUTHER STEBBINS was drum major in the war of 1812. He removed to 
New York state about 1812. 

657. 

294 68 9 

HENRY STEBBINS 6 ■ Edward Stebbln8 o John Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

' Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Edward Stebbins and Elizabeth Burt, was born January 28, 1783. at 
Springfield, Massachusetts ; married November 22, 1813, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to SARAH PRINCE, born May— about— 1786, at Williamsburg, 
Massachusetts ; died March 13, 1823, who was a daughter of Daniel Prince 
and Mary Packard. He married second, June 12, 1823, LUCY ATKINS, who 
died at Westfield, Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Julia, born September 6, 1814. 

Henry Dwight, born April 14, 1816; died January 23, 1818. 

Harriet Newell, born April 14, 1818. 

Silas, born October 10, 1820; died August 21, 1894. [See 

Unidentified, S.] 
Sarah, born March 13, 1823. 
Lovisa, born January 14, 1824. 
Eunice, born June 24, 1826 ; died October 7, 1827. 
Eunice, born October 8, 1827. 

Marcus, born March 9, 1830; died December 30, 1833. 
1398. X. Henry James, born June 19. 1833; died July 1, 1836. 



1389. 


I. 


1390. 


II. 


1391. 


III. 


1392. 


IV. 


1393. 


V. 


1394. 


VI. 


1395. 


VII. 


1396. 


VIII. 


1397. 


IX. 



658. 



DEACON JOHN STEBBINS''' \ Asaph Stebblns b John Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns a 

I Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Asaph Stebbins and Lucy Bardwell, was born December 22, 1763, at 
Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts ; died January 15, 1847, at Granby, 
Massachusetts; married November 16, 1791, probably at Amherst, Massachu- 
setts, to SUSANNA WARNER, born October 16, 1772, at Amherst, Massa- 
chusetts ; died December 20, 1803, who was a daughter of Aaron Warner and 
Ruth . He married second, November 19, 1804, probably at Am- 
herst, Massachusetts, to JERUSHA CLARK, born May 12, 1772, at Amherst, 
Massachusetts; died March 26, 1815, who was a daughter of Deacon Simeon 
Clark and Rebecca Strong. Married third, April 25, 1816, to MARY CLARK, 
born December 13, 1767, at Amherst, Massachusetts; died June 30, 1855, who 
was a daughter of Deacon Simeon Clark and Rebecca Strong. Resided at 
Granby, Mass. 



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1400. 


II. 


1401. 


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1403. 


V. 


1404. 


VI. 


1405. 


VII. 


1406. 


VIII. 


1407. 


IX. 


1408. 


X. 



280 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Ruth Warner, born August 14, 1792; married Horace Cook.-f- 
Josephus, born October 23, 1795 ; died January 21, 1801. 
Aaron Warner, born August 11, 1797; married Lucy Doolittle 
Chapin.+ 
1402. IV. John Anson, born February 10, 1799; married Martha Hud- 
dleston Gill.-f 
Cyrus, born October 4, 1800 ; married Mary Ann Harris.+ 
Susannah, born September 30, 1802 ; died August 17. 1803. 
Philena, born April 24, 1806 ; married Andrew White. + 
Josephus, born January 27, 1808; died February 15, 1833. 
Lucius, born June 5, 1810; married Martha Dickinson.+ 
Francis Strong, born August 22, 1812; married Acelia Dickin- 
son. + 
1409. XI. Simeon Clark, born March 20, 1815 ; married Adeline .Smith.+ 

661. 

I 295 6S 9 

HEM AN STEBBINS 6 - Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 

I Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 
Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Asaph Stebbins and Lucy Bardwell, was born July 14, 1769, at Granby, 
Massachusetts; died April 1 (or 2), 1834; married April 13 (or August 19), 
1795, to SARAH DICKINSON, born June 3, 1772; died April 12, 1826. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Resided at Granby, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Austin, born July 19, 1796; married Lydia Riee.-f- 
Calvin, born September 19, 1798; died August 26, 1800. 
Mary (Polly), born December 14. 1800; married Wright Bridg- 

man.-{- 
Emma, born January 3, 1803 ; married Orsemus Richardson. + 
Calvin, born July 3, 1805; died September 13, 1807. 
Diantha, born November 7. 1807; married Eliel Tobey 

Thatcher.+ 
Sarah, born April 28, 1810; married Smith Bridgman. 
Edward, born July 31, 1813; married first, Naomi Stall; second, 

Lodisa Pearl Gould. -f- 

665. 

( *^95 68 

DEACON SYLVANUS STEBBINS « - Asaph Stebbins r. John Stebbins 4 

I Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 / 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Asaph Stebbins and Lucy Bardwell, was born October 27, 1778, at 
Granby, Massachusetts; died August 2 (or 3), 1861; married June 4, 1801, 



1410. 


I. 


1411. 


II. 


1412. 


III. 


1413. 


IV. 


1414. 


V. 


1415. 


VI. 


1416. 


VH. 


1417. 


VIII. 






No. 654. 

i.i"iiii:i; stebbins. 





Wife cif \n sii:, 
\ll:s [ItENE i 'i)l. 1. 1 \s STEBBINS 
28] 



No. 1714, 

liOXANA STEBBINS BOOTS AND 

HUSBAND. 



1418. 


I. 


1419. 


II. 


1420. 


III. 


1421. 


IV. 


1422. 


V. 


1423. 


yi. 


1424. 


VII. 


1425. 


VIII. 


1426. 


IX. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 281 

at Granby, Massachusetts, to LUCINDA KELLOGG ; bom May 4, 1780; died 
February 1, 1834, at Mansfield, New York. He married second, February, 
1835, PHILENA (ARNOLD) STRONG (of Easthampton, Connecticut), 
widow of Henry Strong, born October 11, 1785; died March 8, 1868, daughter 
of Apollos Arnold and Lucy Bill. Resided at Otto, New York, and Granby, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Caroline, born February IS, 1802; married Vine Plumb. + 
Sophrona, born September 11, 1803; married John Rice.+ 
Lucinda, born -Inly 21, 1805; married Alpheus Winchester. -4- 
Benjamin Kellogg, born March 3, 1807; married Laura Howe.+ 
Joseph Bardwell, born May 27, 1809; married Caroline 

Bacon.+ 
Sylvanus Morton, born November 11, 1811. 
Dorcas Lyman, born July 15. 1813; married Alanson Bacon. -4- 
Philo Harison, born January 25, 1817. 
Edison Lyman, born December 24, 1818; married Clarissa Bab- 

cock.-j- 

1427. X. Frances Dwight, born April 2, 1821 ; married Loraine Bab- 

cock. + 

666. 

205 68 9 

ERASTUS STEBBINS '' -Asaph Ste~bblns5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins B 

I Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Asaph Stebbins and Lucy Bardwell, was born April 5. 1780, at Granby, 
Massachusetts; died April 10, 1845, at Masonville, Delaware County, New 
York; married April 5, 1805, at Granby, Massachusetts, to RUTH SMITH, 
born July 25, 1784, at Granby, Massachusetts; died September 4, 1854, at 
Guilford, New York, who was a daughter of Ebenezer Smith and Ruth. 
Occupation, carpenter and farmer; politics, whig. Resided at Masonville, 
New York. 

CHILDREN : 

1428. I. Erastus Seymour, born November 7, 1806; married Amelia 

Ferry. + 

1429. H. Augustine Holman, born December 24. 1808; married Mary 

Ann Janes, -4- 
Edison, born December 24, 1810; died February 7, 1812. 
Edison, born October 10, 1812 ; died August 5, 1814. 
Emily C, born September 23. 1814: married Wilson L. Wells.+ 
Luey S., born May 7, 1816 ; married Amariah Elwell Strong.+ 
Clara Ruth, born November 29, 1817 (or 1818) ; married Lewis 

Strong.+ 
1435. VIII. Ebenezer Smith, born February 29, 1820; married Maretta 

Landers. + 



1430. 


III. 


1431. 


IV. 


1432. 


V 


1433. 


VI. 


1434. 


VII. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1436. IX. Ruth Arabella, born February 10, 1822; married Lavius H. 

Bartlett.-t- 

1437. X. Lowell Preston, born May 25, 1824; married Sarah J. Thur- 

ber.-f- 

1438. XI. Norman S., born September 1, 1826; married Ella M. Samp- 

son, -f- 



,eJ, 



668. 



298 82 11 

Thomas Stebblns 4 Edward Stebblns 3 



I Elizabeth Warriner Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Caleb Stebbins and Elizabeth Warriner, was born December 30, 
17:;:;. probably at Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 21, 1774, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; married November 29, 1757, at Wilbraham, Massachu- 
setts, to PHINEAS HITCHCOCK; born January 1, 1734-5; died about Jan- 
uary, 1786, at New Lebanon, New York, who was a son of Ebenezer Hitchcock 
and Mary Sheldon. He married second, MRS. ELIZABETH (MONTAGUE) 
rilTLLIPS. Resided in Springfield, Massachusetts, between 1758 and 1779. 

CHILDREN : 

1439. I. Elizabeth Hitchcock, born November 2, 1758; married Oliver 

Hitchcock. 

1440. II. Phineas Hitchcock, born January 6, 1761; married first, Mabel 

Mott; second, Prudence . 

Chileab Hitchcock, bora April 27, 1763. 

Lois Hitchcock, born April 8, 1765 ; married Solomon Hitchcock. 

Dorothy Hitchcock, born June 17, 1767; married Elijah Sacket. 

Alpheus Hitchcock, born July 21, 1769. 

Lovina Hitchcock, born April 13, 1772; married Hilt. 

669. 

( ogc 82 11 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS n - Caleb Stebblns .-, Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

I Elizabeth Warriner Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
nannah Wright Sarah ) 



1441. 


III. 


1442. 


IV. 


1443. 


V. 


1444. 


VI. 


1 1 15. 


vn. 



daughter of Caleb Stebbins and Elizabeth Warriner, was born June 13, 1736, 
al Springfield, Massachusetts; married December 22, 1755. at Springfield, 
Massachusetts, to STEPHEN COLTON, horn August, 24, 1736, at Springfield, 
Massachusetts; died July 30, 1812, who was a son of Isaac Colton and Mary 
Burt. 

CHILDREN: 

1446. I. Child, born March 21, 1756; died same day. 

1447. il. Abigail Colton, born January 24, 1757. 
141s. in. Sarah Colton, born June 19, 1758. 
1449. IV. Isaac Colton, born April 13, 1760. 



1450. 


V. 


1451. 


VI. 


1452. 


VII. 


1453. 


VIII. 


1454. 


IX. 


1455. 


X. 


1456. 


XI. 


1457. 


XII. 


1458. 


XIII. 


1459. 


XIV. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 283 

Sabara Colton, born March 27, 1762. 
Lina Colton, born September 10, 1764. 
Cloe Colton, born January 1, 1766. 
Reuba Colton, born November 27, 1767. 
Stephen Colton, born June IS, 1770. 
Plinny Colton, born March, 1772. 
Elam Colton, born August 28, 1774. 
Mercy Colton, born October, 1776. 
Hannah Colton, born February 12, 1779. 
Betsey Colton, born September 4, 1781. 

670. 

298 82 1 1 

RUTH STEBBINS 6 - Caleb Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins i Edward Stebbins 3 

( Elizabeth Warriner Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Caleb Stebbins and Elizabeth Warriner, was born September 15, 
1738, probably at Springfield, Massachusetts; died April 23, 1826; married 
December 27, 1764 (T. R.), at South Wilbraham, Massachusetts, to STEPHEN 
HITCHCOCK, born April, 1738; died March 26, 1787, at Chicopee Falls, 
Massachusetts, who was a son of Ebenezer Hitchcock and Mary Sheldon. 
Resided at Springfield and Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1460. I. Lebeus Hitchcock, born September 5, 1765; died August 16, 

1767. 

1461 II. Huldah Hitchcock, born June 23, 1768; married Josiah Hitch- 

cock. 

1462. III. Ruth Hitchcock, born October 5, 1769 ; married [No. 649] Elam 

Stebbins. + 

1463. IV. Sabrea Hitchcock, born March 19, 1771 ; married John Cooley. 

1464. V. Zebiah Hitchcock, born May 26, 1774 ; died April 22, 1775. 

1465. VI. Catherine Hitchcock, born March 15, 1776 ; died October 3, 

1776. 

1466. VII. Phebe Hitchcock, born December 22. 1777; married [No. 1478] 

Caleb Stebbins.-)- 

1467. VIII. Stephen Hitchcock, born September 5, 1779; married Lucy 

Chapin. 

1468. IX. Emily Hitchcock, born August 28, 1782; married Hubbard 

Bliss. 

671. 

i 298 82 11 

CALEB STEBBINS - Caleb Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

/ Elizabeth Warriner Marv Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Caleb Stebbins and Elizabeth Warriner, was born January 8, 1742, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts: died March 28, 1787, at Wilbraham, Massachu- 



284 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

setts; married March 13. 1765 (T. R.), at South Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 
to MEHITABLE CHAPIN, born September -4, 1746, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; died February 28, 1808, at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massa- 
chusetts, who was a daughter of Josiah Chapin and Mindwell Holton. Occu- 
pation, farmer; politics, whig; religion, Presbyterian. Resided at "Wilbraham 
and Springfield, Massachusetts. She married second, Joseph Mason. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham : 

1469. I. Mindwell, born February 17, 1766 (T. R.) ; died March 22, 

1766 (T. R.). 

1470. II. Mindwell, born April 19, 1767 (T. R.) ; married December 5, 

1788, to Luther Wright. 

1471. III. Frederick, born April 4 1768 (T. R.) ; married Mary Parsons.+ 

1472. IV. Rufus, born January 1, 1770 (T. R.) ; died July 30, 1801, un- 

married. 

1473. V. Caleb, born March 25, 1771 (T. R.) ; died February 9, 1777 

(T. R). 

1474. VI. Lois, born August 19, 1772 (T. R.) ; married Heber Hitchcock. + 

1475. VII. John, born September 3, 1773 (T. R.) ; married Hannah Bliss. -f 

1476. VIII. Elizabeth, born January 22, 1775 (T. R.) ; married Samuel 

Mason. 

1477. IX. Roxana, born March 25, 1776 (T. R.) ; married Isaac Prior.-f- 

1478. X. Caleb, born December 11, 1777 (T. R.) ; married Phebe Hitch- 

cork. -|- 

1479. XI. Josiah, born February 26, 1779 (T. R.) : married Sarah Free- 

man. -\- 

1480. XII. Luther, born October 27, 1780 (T. R.) ; died unmarried. 

1481. XIII. Martha, born August 4, 1782 (T. R.) ; died June 3, 1783 

(T. R.). 

1482. XIV. Lucas, born April 10. 1785 (T. R.I; died August 9, 1785 

(T. R.). 

flist. of 

,?,,?'" CALEB STEBBINS erected a saw-mill at his grist-mill in Hampden. On 

wnbJa- a map of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, in the state archives, his mill is repre- 

sent, sented by a rough figure of a house. 

He was a signer of the "Non-Consumption Pledge'". [See Appendix A.] 
. 28{ The following inscription appears on the stone which marks his grave: 

"In memory of 

CALEB STEBBINS, jun. 

who died 

March 28th, 1787, 

Aged 46 years." 



SIXTH GENERATION. 285 

673. 

'"tS SO 11 

JUSTIN STEBBINS '' \ Caleb Stebblns o Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

/ Elizabeth Warrlner Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
JJannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Caleb Stebbins and Elizabeth Warriner, was born January 3, 1748-9, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts; married November 28, 1773, at Wilbraham, 
Massachusetts, to HAWAII HYDE. Resided at Wilbraham and Spring- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born ;it Wilbraham: 

1483. I. Sylvanus, born September 2, 1774 (T. R.). 

1484. II. Abigail Dickinson, born April 26, 1777 (T. R,). 

1485. III. Chauncey, born June 8, 1780 T. R.). 

1486. IV. Jesse, born July 8 1784 T. Et.). 

1487. V. Lydia, born April It, 1789 (T. R.). 

Apr 21 1795. D 1 JUSTIN STEBBINS of Wilbraham To Jospeh Steb- 

bins. For the Sum of Seventy five Pounds 'I" sell & convey one third part of 
tlic farm known as tin- sixteen acre farm & tin 1 mills thereon to wit one third 
part of tin' Grisl mill iV mi.' third of five Eights of the Saw Mill & the privi- 
lege nf the stream — which Lands & mills have for several years last past been 
possessed & occupied by Timothy Murphy — the said farm is supposed to 
contain Seventy one acres of Lam! being partly Land granted for the 
building of mills & partly I, amis laid out originally to -Joseph Burt deceased 

signed 

JUSTIN STEBBINS 
In the presence of] 
Sam d Lathrop [- 

John Hooker J Ack'l'd before me John Hooker J. P. 

Recorded Apr 21 17!C> Lib 35 folio 52 Wm Pynchon Regt. 

676. 

i ; ; ( ,il 82 11 

MARGARET HITCHCOCK ' Ruth Stebblns S Thomas Stebblns * Edward Stebbins 3 

( Samuel Hitchcock Wid. Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 . 

Thomas Stebbins :: ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Samuel Hitchcock and Ruth Stebbins, was born May 25, 1741, at 
Westfield, Massachusetts; died February 11 (or 18), 1820, at Volney (now 
Fulton), New York; married December 24, 1761, at Westfield, Massachusetts, 
to RICHARD FALLEY, born January 31. 1740, at Georgius River, Maine; 
died September 3, 1808, at Westfield. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1488. I. Lovisa Falley, born December 3, 1763: died May 20, 1807. 

1489. II. Frederick Falley, born January 2, 1765: died July 5, 1828, in 

Ohio. 



286 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1490. III. Margaret Palley, born November 15, 1766; married Deacon 

William Cleveland.+ 

1491. IV. Richard Palley, born September 15, 1768; died February 28, 

1835. 

1492. V. Russell Falley, born October 5, 1770; died March 29, 1842. 

1493. VI. Daniel Palley, born December 3, 1772; died young. 

1494. Vn. Daniel Falley. born November 15, 1775; died at Fulton, New 

York, age about 80. 

1495. VIII. Ruth Falley, born December 7, 1775; died 1827 in New York 

City. 

1496. IX. Lewis Falley, born January 15, 1778; died in 1810 at Charles- 

ton, S. C. 

1497. X. Samuel Falley, born October 9, 1780 ; died at Vernon, Ohio. 

1498. XL Alexander Falley, born April 4, 1783. 

688. 

SOI S*' 11 

LEWIS STEBBINS 6 •' Thomas Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins * 

I Phebe Burt Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 I 

Tbomns Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was born September 23, 1753, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died December 8, 1816, at "Williamstown, Massa- 
chusetts; married May 25, 1788, at Williamstown, Massachusetts, to MARY 
STARKWEATHER, born 1752; died March 23 (or March 6), 1836, at Wil- 
liamstown, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1499. I. Charles, born June 23, 1789; married Eunice Masters.+ 

1500. II. Betsy; married Reverend C. S. Sylvester. 

1501. III. Ann; married Reverend Samuel Clarke. + 

689. 

1301 82 11 

Thomas Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins s 

I'hebe Burt Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was born August 29, 1755, at Spring- 
ield, Massachusetts; died October 6, 1835, at Springfield, Massachusetts; 
! September 11 (or 27), 1784, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to MARY 
1NOW, born March 7, 1762; died May 25, 1841, at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of Jeremiah Snow ami Mary Brewer. Occupation, mer- 
chant. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

I. Rowland, born September 6, 1785; died August 19 (or 16), 1856. 
IT. James, born May 9, 1787; died March 10, 1850. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 287 

1504. III. Christopher, born December 3, 1790 ; died. 

1505. IV. Caroline, born June 12, 1793 ; married Wolcott Lawrenee.+ 

1506. V. William, born March 18, 1795; married Elvira A. Campbell. + 

1507. VI. John Byles Marshall, born July 14, 1798; married [No. 1515] 

Lois Stebbins.-f 

1508. VTJ. Joshua, born April 4, 1800 ; died October 8, 1801. 

ZEBINA STEBBINS had a store on Main street (now northwest corner oid Pini 
of Ferry street) where he sold dry goods, drugs, medicines, etc. Thrifty in feid' ns 
business and faithful to all trusts, he was a good deal of a character. He p ' 355 ' 
was overseer of the poor, and if he once proposed to make up a job lot of; 
coffins for a group of aged unfortunates under his charge, pending their 
demise, it was because he had an eye to finance, and not because he was lack- 
ing in qualities of heart. 

The building which formerly stood on the southwest corner of Main 
street and Ferry lane, was occupied by Dr. Charles Pynchon as an office and 
apothecary shop. ZEBINA STEBBINS, who lived on the northwest corner 
of Main street and Ferry lane (now Cypress street) offered to lease Samuel 
Lyman the spot of ground on which the building now stands, on the north- 
east corner of Main and Ferry streets, in order to have it removed, as it 
obstructed his view. The following is a copy of the lease for 999 years, as 
recorded in the office of the Hampden County register of deeds, Book 28, 
page 330 : 

"This indenture made the 23d day of November, A. D. 1785, between 
ZEBINA STEBBINS and Samuel Lyman, both of Springfield in the county 
of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Witnesseth, that the 
said ZEBINA for the consideration of £6 10 s. lawful money, to be paid in 
manner hereafter mentioned, doth let, lease, give, bargain, grant & demise to 
the said Samuel, his heirs and assigns, that parcel or tract of land under a 
large Store & Stair case at the south end of said store leading against the 
printing office, together with the privilege or right of passing & repassing 
to and from the cellar door, at the north end of said building, and Store stand, 
and is situated in said Springfield, fronting the head of the lane leading to 
the Great Ferry. To have and to hold, use, occupy, and improve the said land 
& privilege and appurtenances thereunto, belonging to him, the said Samuel 
his heirs and assigns for and during the term of nine hundred and ninety-nine 
years, yielding therefore & paying to the said ZEBINA, his heirs and assigns, 
the aforesaid sum of six pounds, ten shillings, at that period of time, when 
the printing business shall cease to be done, and performed in said store 
within a reasonable time thereafter if demanded. 

In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto interchangeably set 
their hands and seals the day & year aforesaid. 

Signed, sealed & delivered 

in the presence of ZEBINA STEBBINS, and Seal. 

Abr'm Ripley, 
Gad Stebbins. Sam'l Lyman, and Seal." 



288 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

"Rec'd February 14, 1788, six pounds, ten shillings lawful money, being 
the consideration within mentioned, and in full of all demands for the premises 
therein described. 

ZEBINA STEBBINS." 

"Rec'd February 15, 1788, & registered from the original. 

pr. Wm. Pynchon, Reg'r. " 

In 1803 ZEBINA STEBBINS had a rope and cordage factory on Ferry 
lane. It was a long, low building, and it tumbled down in 1839. With Thomas 
Stebbins, he carried on the dyeing business. Following is a copy of their 
business announcement : 

"BLUE DYING". 

"ZEBINA and Thomas Stebbins having commenced their blue dying, those 
who may wish either cotton or linen yarn dyed may have it done on the usual 
terms. 

Springfield, May 23, 1810." 

He enlarged his business by weaving duck and linen cheeks. On Sunday 
forenoon, July 9, 1826, his house took fire and was burned to the ground. In 
the early days of Springfield, the people all lent a helping hand at fires. The 
church bell was ringing for the morning service, when the fire started. On 
this occasion, as many times previously, the men stood in line from the river 
bank and passed the water along in buckets, while a line of women returned 
the empty buckets to the river for a new supply. The Mutual Fire Assurance 
Company was accordingly organized and ZEBINA STEBBINS was one of its 
incorporators. It was incorporated Feb. 23, 1827, for the term of twenty 
years. The first meeting took place May 14, following, at Russell's Inn, and 
ZEBINA STEBBINS, the burning of whose house was the immediate impetus 
to the organizing of the company, was chosen president. With what furniture 
was saved from the fire, he moved across the street into the building now 
owned by the heirs of Jeremiah Whalen, northeast corner of Ferry street, 
and lived there until his death. 

He and Mary, his wife, became members of the First Church, in November, 
1785, under Rev. Robert Breck. He was one of the assessors of the town in 
the year 1800: a director in the Springfield Mutual Fire Assurance Company, 
from May 14, 1827, to October 1, 1827, and was the first president of the 
company, holding that office from May 15, 1827, to July 25, 1827. 

One day as David Ames, Sr., was passing by Zebina Stebbins' store, he 
saw (as he supposed) MR. STEBBINS at the window and bowed to him, 
but received no sign of recognition, which gave much offense to Mr. Ames, 
as they were firm friends. When they next met the matter was explained. 
It appeared that Mr. Ames had paid his respects to a portrait of MR. STEB- 
BINS, having taken it for the real living person. 

This incident of ZEBINA STEBBINS' horse is related: "On Sunday 
they used to ride to Church in a one horse shay, and were prompt to start 
at the ringing of the bell. One morning they were delayed. The horse, hear- 
ing the bell strike, walked off with the empty shay to church, stopped for a 



SIXTH GENERATION. 289 

moment at the door, then went to the shed, where he remained till church 
was out; then he backed out, stopped again at the church door, and went 
home to his master's house, and returned to the stable." In those days it was 
said that whoever possessed intelligence ahove bis fellow beings was, "as 
smart as ZEBINA'S horse." 

MARY SNOW STEBBINS, when a young lady, was very handsome and 
attractive, being bright and full of fun. During the Revolutionary war, the 
British officers paid her a great deal of attention. This was very distasteful 
to her father, so he sent her to Springfield to visit her aunt, Eunice Brewer 
Stebbins. While there she met ZKI'.IXA STEBBINS, then a prominent man 
of the town, whom she afterwards married. lie was quite a contrast to her, 
being quiet and sedate in his manners, but quite aristocratic. 

JAMES STEBBINS studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1813. He g^apin-. 
practiced in Palmer, Mass.. and in 184G-7 returned to Springfield. He was |P r d lng " 
noted for his wit. p. 360. 

CHRISTOPHER STEBBINS is reported as having been drowned July 23, p-36o. 

1793, "but brought to life again by the provider if God". When a young 

man he drove a stage for Chester W. Chapin. He afterwards became a mem- 
ber of the firm of John Cooley & Company, who operated a freight boat line 
between Springfield and Hartford, Conn., having an office in the latter place. 
When the company closed out their business, he returned to Springfield. 

690. 

oqi 82 11 

CALVIN STEBBINS ' Thomas Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

'I'hebeBurt Wld. Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Mary \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was horn June 29, 1758 (or 1757), at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died September 15, 1805; married April 24, 1788, 
■ it Springfield, Massachusetts, to LOIS COLTON, born February 9, 1763, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died December 29, 1851, who was a daughter of 
Captain Charles Colton and .Mary Sikes. Resided at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts. 

CHILDREN: 

1509. I. Horace, born January 26, 1789 (or 20, 1787); died September 

31 (or 3), 1825. 
Ralph, born November 28, 1790; married Laura Bridgman.-|- 
Roderick, born December 26, 1792; died September 5, 1795. 
Charlotte, horn March 2D (or 27), 1795; died September 19, 

1849. 
Isabel, born April 4, 1797 ; married George W. Callender.-)- 
Mary, born March 11, 1800 ; died November 10, 1802. 
Lois, born April 7, 1802; married [No. 1507] John Byles Mar- 
shall Stebbins.-f 
1516. VIII. Mary Ely, born September 18, 1805; married John W. Riee.+ 

19 



1510. 


II. 


1511. 


III. 


1512. 


IV. 


1513. 


V. 


1514. 


VI. 


1515. 


VII. 



1517. 


I. 


1518. 


II. 


1519. 


III. 


1520. 


IV. 



290 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

691. 

( 301 82 11 

LOIS STEBBINS 6 < Thomas Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins i Edward Stebbins 3 

( Phebe Burt Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Hannah Wright Sarah — — i 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was born August 31, 1760, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts ; died April 4, 1836, at Springfield, Massachusetts ; 
married March 2, 1786, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to JUDAH CHAPIN, 
born April 17, 1756; died November 4, 1821, at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
who was a son of Josiah Chapin and Martha Wolcott. Occupation, farmer. 
Resided at Springfield. 

CHILDREN : 

Giles Chapin, born June 8, 1787. 
Chauncey Chapin, born September 26, 1789. 

Abigail Chapin, born September 24, 1791 ; married Levi Stillman. 
Lucinda Chapin, born September 29, 1793 ; married Reverend 
Horatio J. Lombard. 
1521. V. Arrabella Chapin, born December 7. 1795; died August 24, 1798. 



692. 

i 301 82 

LUCY STEBBINS 8 [Also known as POLLY! Thomas Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Phebe Burt Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 ) 

Edward Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah — S 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was born August 21, 1763, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts ; died November 11, 1808, at Wilmington, Vermont ; 
married November 21, 1787, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to DAVID BLISS, 
born September 14 (or 24), 1758, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 
5 (or 6), 1791, at Hartford, Connecticut, who was a son of David Bliss and 
Miriam Sexton. Occupation, shoemaker, tanner and currier. She married 
second, January 31, 1796, to DEACON JOHN FLAGG of Deerfield, Massa- 
chusetts; born October 6, 1758, at Upton, Massachusetts; died June 23, 1820, 
at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, son of James Flagg and Anna Morse. Occupa- 
tion, farmer; religion, Congregationalism Resided at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, Hartford, Connecticut, and Wilmington, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

1522. I. Lucy Bliss, born January 17, 1789; married John Lord of Nor- 
wich. 
David Bliss, born April 14, 1791 ; married Samantha Griswold. 
John, born December 16, 1797; died September, 1799. 
Reverend Horatio Flagg, born January 24, 1798; married first, 
Minerva Pratt; second, in 1845, to Mary Coombs. 
1526. V. John Sidney Flagg, born August 29, 1799 ; married Sarah M. 
Snow. 



1523. 


II. 


1524. 


III. 


1525. 


IV 





n. 


1529. 


in. 


1530. 


iv. 


1531. 


V. 




VI. 


1533. 


VII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 291 

694. 

i 301 82 11 

WALTER STEBBINS ° Thomas Stebblns 5 mas Stebblns t Edward Stebblns 3 

I I'hebe Burt Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was born January (or December) 
24, L768, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died June (or January) 21, 1S52, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; married November 16, 1797, a1 Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to KATHARINE BREWER of Ludlow, Massachusetts, born Sep- 
tember 12, 1772; died September • L822, a1 Springfield, Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of Lieutenant I :wer and Sibyl .Miller. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1527. I. Daniel Brewer, born August 27. 179S; died September 19 
1800. 
Infant, born October 6, 1800; died October 6, 1800. 
Infant, born October 6, 1800; died October 9, 1800. 
Catharine, born January 5. 1802; died January 24, 1877. 
Thomas, born October 1 1804; died October 28, 1855 (or 1865). 
Calvin Brewer, born Januarj 31, 1807; married Lucy Bliss. -)- 
Angeline, born September 21. 1811; married June 9, 1847, Wil- 
liam Colby; died October 9, L897. 

WALTER STEBBINS lived in the house which was built by his father, chapin-s 

Thomas Stebbins, in 174"). and which was Located on the site on Main street spring- 

lit'iii, 
where now stands the fine brick residei of Ins daughter, Miss Angeline p.355. 

Stebbins. WALTER STEBBINS was one of the signers on Jan. 14, 1795, of 

the petition for the formation of the "Methodist Society" in Wilbraham 

and signed a similar petition Maj 29, 1805. See Appendix D.] 

Miss Stebbins caused a large granite monument to be erected on the 

family lot in the Springfield cemetery, on which is given a full account of 

her father's family. 

695. 

........ „„,.,.,....,■„ i "'"1 82 11 

MARY STEBBINS'' Thomas stebblns r. Thomas Stebbln Edward Stebblns s 

[Phebe Burt Widow Marj EIj Sarah Graves 

2 1 
Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Phebe Burt, was horn February 2, 1771, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died Augusl 7. L833, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts; married November 13, 1794, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
PELATIAH BLISS, born May 5, 1770, at Springfield, Massachusetts; died 
July 21, 1826, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Reuben Bliss 
and Elizabeth Hitchcock. < upation, carpenter and builder. 

CHILDREN : 

1534. I. Zerviah Bliss, born July 24, 1796; died August 7, 1812. 

1535. II. Joannah Bliss, born January 29. 1799; died March 23, 1800. 



1537. 


II. 


1538. 


III. 


1539. 


IV. 


1540. 


V. 


1541. 


VI. 


1542. 


VII. 



292 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

699. 

t 302 S2 11 

MOSES STEBBINS Moses Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins i Edward Stebbins 3 

( Rachel Bliss Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Moses Stebbins and Rachel Bliss, was born September 21. 1760, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, died July 15 (or 13), 1821, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married January. 1794. at Springfield. Massachusetts, to ELIZA- 
BETH BELCHER, born 1768; died January 11, 1S46. Resided at Springfield, 
Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1536. I. Loviua. born October 31. 1794; married December 8. 1S22, 

James Chapin. 
Harriet, born January 10, 1797 ; died June 22, 1800. 
Elizabeth, born September 11. 1798; married December 4. 1818, 

Austin Peek. 
Harriet, born August 22. 1S00 ; died October 11, 1801. 
Emily, born August 22, 1800; died September 10, 1822. 
George, born May 4, 1802 ; died December 25, 1875. 
Harriet, born May 27, 1804; married October 16. 1831, George 

Stevens.-(- [See Addenda.] 

1543. VIII. Moses, born July 6, 1806 ; married Celia Perlina Dibble.+ [See 

Addenda.] 

1544. IX. Lucinda. born May. 1S08; married October 15. 1832, Hiram 

King. + [See Addenda.] 



701. 

( 302 82 11 

LOVISA STEBBINS 6 - Moses Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

' Racbel Bliss Widow Mary Ely Sarah Graves 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Rachel Bliss, was born October 13. 1764; 
died October 1, 182S; married May 1. 1780. at Springfield, Massachusetts, to 
LUTHER BLISS, born September 9. 1760; died August, 1830. who was a son 
of Moses Bliss and Rachel Colton. 

CHILDREN : 

Luther Bliss, born February 8, 1781. 

Moses Bliss, born April 13. 1783. 

Pelatiah Bliss, born April 3, 1785. 

Elizabeth Bliss, born November 12. 1787: married Abram 

Burnsmaid of Burlington. Vermont. 
James Colton Bliss, born January 3, 1791. 
Emily Bliss, born April 20, 1793; married Honorable George 

Tisdale Hodges of Rutland. Vermont. 



1545. 


I. 


1546. 


II. 


1547. 


III. 


1548. 


IV. 


L549 


V. 


1550. 


VI. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 293 

1551. VII. Semanthe Bliss, born September 20, 1795; died February 22, 

1812. 

1552. VIII. Lovice Bliss, born July 17. 1799; married July. 1824, Esquire 

Austin. 

1553. IX. Rachel Bliss; married August 23, 1802, Rev. Henry Hunter. 

1554. X. Mary Bliss, bora June 15, 1806; died September 26, 1826. 



703. 

ELEANOR STEBBINS ' E blns& John Stebblns * Edward Stebblns s 

I Hannab Day Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 | 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Wright lb I 

daughter of Ebenezer Stebbins and Hannah Day, was born September 3. 
1755; died at Enfield, Connecticut; married April 28 (or May 9), 1794, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts, to ENOS NASH; born February 12, 1747; died 
March 30, 1796, who was a son Nash and Joanna Barnard. Settled 

in Had ley. Massachusetts. 

705. 

JOHN STEBBINS''' • Ebenezer Stebblns & John Stebblns t Kdward Stebbins 3 

/ Hannah Day rah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STinU'.INS i 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Hannah Day, was born June 4, 1759, at Spring- 
field. Massachusetts; married December 6, 1781. at Springfield, Massachusetts, 
SARAH HALL. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1555. I. Hannah, born September 6, 1782; married March 1, 1805, George 
Bryant. 

JOHN STEBBINS' aame appears on the "Pay Roll of Captain Daniel 
Cadwell's Co. in Colonel Timothy Robinson's detachment Militia sent to 
Ticonderoga, out Dee. 25, 177*; to April 2, 1777." [See Appendix B.] 

706. 

_._._ „ m „„„ T , T „ t 304 84 11 

SARAH STEBBINS ' Ebenezer Stebblns 6 John stebblns 4 Edward Stebblns 3 

I Hannah Day Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 / 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Ebenezer Stebbins and Hannah Day, was born August 16, 1761; 
died December 4, 1831; married October 16, 1788 (T. R.), at South "Wil- 
braham, Massachusetts, to ABEL BLISS, born October 16, 1738, at Wil- 
braham, Massachusetts-, died November 23, 1821, who was a son of Ensign 
Abel Bliss and Jemima Chapin. No children. 



294 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

bum ABEL BLISS was first engaged to marry SARAH STEBBINS, but Eliza- 

p-80. t),'th Bartlett said to him that she "wanted him herself, and would maintain 

him in his great arm chair". ""Well", he said, "I will see SARAH", which 
he did shortly afterwards. SARAH said, "You may have her, then, for I 
won't maintain you in your great chair", whereupon he married Miss Bart- 
lett. After her death, he married SARAH. It is related of him that, when 
his first wife (Elizabeth) died, he rapped on all the bee-hives and told them 
his wife was dead — a superstitious custom in those days, to prevent the bees 
from leaving. 

707. 

HULDAH STEBBINS 6 - Ebenezer Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * Edward Stebblns 3 

I Hannah Day Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Ebenezer Stebbins and Hannah Day, was born March 17, 1764; 
married November 25, 1785, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to PETER PEASE, 
born October 14, 1763, at Enfield, Connecticut ; died June 25, 1822, at Enfield, 
Connecticut, who was a son of Ebenezer Pease and Mary Terry. Resided at 
Enfield, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1556. I. Francis Pease, born July 8, 1787; married Pease of 

Springfield. 

1557. II. William Pease, born April 21, 1790; married Electa Crittenden; 

lived at Seneca, New York. 
Margaret Pease, born July 16, 1792; married Horace Hawkins. 
Peter P. Pease, born May 3, 1797 ; died in South Carolina. 
Huldah Pease, born July 18, 1799; married Solomon Silsbee of 

Reading, New York. 
Mary Pease, born February 7, 1804; married Cherry Allen. 
Horatio N. Pease, born April 29, 1806 ; married Chapin 

of Mackinaw, Michigan. 

709. 

FRANCIS STEBBINS 6 \ Ebenezer Stebbins o John Stebbins 4 Edward Stebbins 3 

I Margaret Ball Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 
Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

sod of Ebenezer Stebbins and Margaret Ball, was born December 16, 1773, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; married October 29, 1796, at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, to CHLOE BATES; died at Granville, Massachusetts. Resided at 
Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1563. I. "William Bates, born February 17, 1798. 

1564. II. Francis Ball, born July 30, 1799 ; married Eliza Ann Bond.+ 



L558. 


III. 


1559. 


IV. 


1560. 


V. 


1561. 


VI. 


1562. 


VII. 



( 



SIXTH GENERATION. 295 

"The Federal Spy", which was first published by James R. Hitchins in 
1793, was purchased in 1796 by FRANCIS STEBBINS, who continued its 
publication until 1799, when he sold it to Timothy Ashley. 

719. 

1 306 84 11 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS 6 - Lemuel Stebblns 5 John Stebbins t Edward Stebblns 3 

I Rhoda Walt Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Lemuel Stebbins and Rhoda Wait, was born February 12, 1780; 
died December 9, 1850; married October 30, 1799, at Springfield, Massachu- 
setts, to LUTHER WHITE ; born July 7, 1776, at Springfield, Massachusetts ; 
died April 13, 1850, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Preserved 
White and Mary Terry. Occupation, armorer. Resided at Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Norman Stebbins White, August 14. 1800; died June 25, 1803. 
Amelia White, born February 16, 1802; married Alvah Smith, 

lived at Delaware, Ohio. 
Caroline White, born February 16, 1802; died same day. 
Norman Stebbins White, born October 26, 1803 ; married Susan 

Noyes. 
Roland White, born April 7, 1806; died June 17, 1806. 
Alfred White, born June 9. 1807; married Emily Cady. 
Luther White, born July 14, 1810; photographic artist; lived 

at Montpelier, Vermont. 
1572. VIII. Franklin White, born May 17, 1813; photographic artist; lived 

at Lancaster, New Hampshire. 



1565. 


I. 


1566. 


II. 


1567. 


in. 


1568. 


rv. 


1569. 


v. 


1570. 


VI. 


1571. 


VH. 



723. 



314 86 12 



MERCY ASHLEY 6 - Ebenezer Ashley s Abigail Stebbins 4 Benjamin Stebblns 8 

/ Thankful Parsons Jonathan Ashley Abigail Denton 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Ebenezer Ashley and Thankful Parsons, was born October 9, 
1749, at Westfield, Massachusetts; died October 9, 1824; married November 
8, 1772, to MATTHEW SCOTT, born July 23, 1746, at Spencertown, Columbia 
County, New York; died May 24, 1813, who was a son of John Scott and 
Mary Hughes. 

CHILDREN : 

1573. I. Alexander Scott, born June 3, 1774; married Mercy Griswold. 

1574. H. John Scott, born April 1, 1776 ; married Charlotte Hildebrandt. 

1575. m. Mary Scott, born May 24, 1778; married Dr. Zachariah Stand- 

ish. 

1576. IV. Thankful Scott, born May 21, 1780; married Benjamin Mer- 

ritt.+ 



296 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1577. V. Margaret Scott, born June 10, 1782; married Lieutenant Gov- 

ernor Nathaniel Pitcher. 

1578. VI. Matthew Scott, born August 31, 1784; unmarried. 

1579. VII. Mercy Scott, born September 28, 1786; married Myrete Hitch- 

cock. 

1580. VIII. Ebenezer Ashley Scott, born December 31, 1788; married Bet- 

sey M. Hitchcock. 

726. 

I 325 88 12 

NAOMI STEBBINS 6 -' Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins * Benjamin Stebblns s 

( Rebecca Day Mary Ashley Abigail Denton 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Rebecca Day, was born October 29. 1735 
(T. R.), at Northampton, Massachusetts; died February 12, 1827; married 
October 17, 1754 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Massachusetts, to ISRAEL TOWN 
of Oxford; born February 12, 1727; died December, 1805, at Belchertown, 
.Massachusetts, who was a son of Israel Town and Susanna Haven. Removed 
to Belchertown, Massachusetts, in 1749. 

CHILDREN, all born at Belchertown: 

1581. I. Amasa Town, born May 5, 1755; married Margaret Smith. He 

died 1820 at Belchertown. 

1582. n. Jonathan Town, born December 24, 1756; married Mary Hol- 

broke. He died 1824 at Belchertown. 

1583. III. William Town, born January 16, 1759; married Asenath Root. 

He died 1842 in New York. 

1584. TV. Joseph Town, born February 22, 1761; married Hannah Cole- 

man. He died 1825 in Pennsylvania. 

1585. V. Lucretia Town, born April 14, 1763. 

1586. VI. Benjamin Town, born August 4, 1765; married Mary Shumway 

and others. 

1587. VII. Abner Town, born July 19, 1767 ; married Kezia Fairfield. He 

died 1828 at Belchertown. 

1588. VIII. Naomi Town, born March 7, 1770; married Nathaniel Tal- 

madge. She died 1835. 

1589. IX. Rebecca Town, born September 9, 1772 ; married Wilson White. 

She died 1800 at Granville, New York. 

1590. X. Susanna Town, burn December 8, 1774; married Joab Hol- 

brook of Moscow, New York. 

1591. XI. Salem Town, born March 5, 1779; married 1807 Abigail King. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 207 

727. 

i 325 88 

CAPTAIN GIDEON STEBBINS ° - Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins t 

I Rebecca Day Mary Ashley 

12 2 11 
Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Rebecca Day, was born March 13, 1739 (T. R.), 
at Northampton, Massachusetts; died, 1829, at Belchertown, Massachusetts; 
married November 23, 1768 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Massachusetts, to MARY 
HINSDALE; born October 23, 1745, at Greenfield, Massachusetts; died, 1831, 
at Belchertown, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Samuel Hinsdale and 
Rebecca Leonard. United with the Belchertown, Massachusetts, Congrega- 
tional church in 1770. Resided at Northampton, Belchertown, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, born at Belchertown : 

1592. I. Benjamin, born October 23, 1769 (T. R.) ; married Lucy Col- 

ton. + 

1593. II. Darius, born January 13, 1771 (T. R.) ; died January 22, 1771 

(T. R.). 

1594. III. Zenas, born May 29, 1772 (T. R.) ; married first, Grace War- 

riner; second, Lydia Ely.-f- 

1595. IV. Rebecca, born April 21, 1774 (T. R.) ; married 

Loomis. She died April 10, 1850 (T. R.).+ 

1596. V. Mary, born February 24, 1776 (T. R.) ; married Wilson 

White, -f 

1597. VI. Ethalinda, born May 26, 1779 (T. R.) ; died November 25, 

1860 (T. R.). 

1598. VII. Abigail, born February 25, 1781 (T. R.) ; married Enos 

Loomis. + 

1599. VIII. Samuel Hinsdale, born June 4. 1783 (T. R.) ; married Nancy 

Read.+ 

1600. IX. Henry, born July 16, 1785 (T. R.) ; married Ann Jones.+ 

The name of GIDEON STEBBINS, private, of Belchertown, Mass., appears ™-, g 
in a Muster roll of the Company that marched from Belchertown and Granby M||- j 
on the 20th of April, 1775, under the command of Captain John Cowls, in 
Colonel Woodbridge's regiment. 



[See also Appendix B.] 



728. 



MARY STEBBINS « \ Benja 
/ Rebec 



325 8S 12 

jamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benjamin Stebbins s 

Rebecca Day Mary Ashley Abigail Denton 

2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah I 

<langhter of Benjamin Stebbins and Rebecca Day. was born September 20, 
1747 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Massachusetts; died April 10, 1830; married 
January 8, 1772 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Massachusetts, to SAMUEL HINS- 
DALE, born August 22, 1741, at Greenfield, Massachusetts; died May 10, 
1825, who was a son of Samuel Hinsdale and Rebecca Leonard. 



298 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

1601. I. Diana Hinsdale, born November 6, 1775; married December 20, 

1798, Joseph Battis. 

1602. H. Lurana Hinsdale, born March 4, 1780; married Nathan Bridge. 

1603. III. Mary Hinsdale, born May 9, 1782 ; married Samuel Allen. 

1604. IV. Samuel Hinsdale, born January 25, 1784; married January 15, 

1801, Sally Clark. 

1605. V. Pamelia Hinsdale, born December 7, 1786; married January 31, 

1806, Onesimus Nash. 

The "High Case of Draws" [Drawers] which MARY STEBBINS had 
on her marriage is now in Memorial Hall at Deerfield. It had then been in 
the family for 40 years. 

729. 

t 330 89 20 

MARY STEBBINS 6 - Joseph Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

( Mary Stratton Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 J 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Widow Ann Munden Sarah 1 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was born July 24, 1745; 
married May 31, 1763. to EBENEZER SMEAD; born March 25, 1740; died 
about 1777, who was a son of Joseph Smead and Eunice Field. She married 
second, DAVIS BUTLER. Removed from Deerfield to Shelburne, Massachu- 
setts, about 1773. 

CHILDREN : 

Solomon Smead, born January 7, 1764; died young. 

Elihu Smead, born October 20, 1765; married first, Mercy Bard- 
well; second, Elizabeth Hawks. 

Mary Smead, born October 25, 1767; married Samuel Hawks. 

Sarah Smead, born October 1, 1769; married December 30, 1792, 
Reuben Bardwell. 

1610. V. Sophia Smead, born March 21, 1775; married Luce of 

Ashfield, Massachusetts. 

1611. VI. Lucretia Smead, born October 12, 1776 ; married Joseph Allen of 

Buckland, Massachusetts. 

730. 

SARAH STEBBINS 6 - Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 John StebMns 3 

I Mary Stratton Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 KOWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
\\ Id. Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was born 1748; died May 
23, 1813; married November 27, 1781, to ELIHU LYMAN of Greenfield, 
Massachusetts; born December 25, 1741, at Belchertown, Massachusetts; 
died September 12, 1824, (or 1823) at Greenfield, who was a son of Deacon 



16(16. 


I. 


1607. 


II. 


1608. 


m. 


1609. 


rv. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 299 

Aaron Lyman and Eunice Dwight. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Green- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1612. I. Hon. Elihu Lyman, born September 25, 1782; married Mary 

Field. Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1803. 

1613. II. Hon. Joseph Stebbins Lyman, born February 14, 1785; died 

March 21, 1821. 

1614. III. Henry Lyman, born June 30, 1787; died March 13, 1811. 

1615. rV. Theodore Dwight Lyman, born 1790; married first, Rebecca 

Butler Bull; married second, Julia Diantha Dwigrht. 



731. 

330 89 

COLONEL JOSEPH STEBBINS 8 - Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbtns i 

I Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 11 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 



son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was born October 15, 1749, at 
Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died November 15, 1816 (T. R.) 
at Deerfield, Massachusetts ; married January 25, 1774, at Hinsdale, New 
Hampshire, to LUCY FRARY; born December 6, 1754, at Bloody Brook, 
Franklin County, Massachusetts; died December 20, 1831 (T. R.) at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Captain Nathan Frary and 
Elizabeth Barnard. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Bloody Brook, Deer- 
field, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1616. I. Tirzah, born December 31, 1774 (T. R.) ; married Joseph 

Barnard. 4- 

1617. II. Charlotte, born September 28, 1776 (T. R.) ; died August 27, 

1778 (T. R.). 

1618. III. Dennis, born May 17, 1778 (T. R.) ; married Lois Hawks. -4- 

1619. IV. Charlotte, born March 25, 1780 (T. R.) ; married Richard 

Catlin.+ 

1620. V. Joseph, born February 25, 1782 (T. R.) ; married Laura 

Hawks.+ 

1621. VI. Lucy, born September 26, 1783 (T. R.) ; married Theodore 

Barnard. -f- 

1622. VII. Avice, born March 16, 17S5 (T. R.) ; married Christopher 

Tyler Arms.+ 

1623. VIII. Arabella, born June 16, 17S7 (T. R.) ; died December 27, 1809 

(T. R.). 

1624. IX. Caroline, born April 4, 1789 (T. R.) ; married Seth Sheldon.4- 

1625. X. Aurelia, born August 7, 1791 (T. R.) ; married Thomas F. 

Saxton.-|- 

1626. XI. Baxter, born July 28, 1793 (T. R.) ; married Martha Hawks.-f 



300 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



sh.ldon's 
T'eer- 
Beld, 
Mass. I 
p. 601. 






p. 683. 



p. 701. 



p. 707. 



p. 709. 



Kenning. 

t< D, Vt. 
i p 146- 



1627. XII. Mehitable, born October 12, 1795 (T. R.) ; married Joseph 

Clesson.-J- 

1628. Xm. Maria, born December 17, 1797 (T. R.) ; died July 20, 1803. 

In 1761 JOSEPH STEBBINS purchased lot No. 10, in Deerfield, from 
the heirs of Samuel Belding, and built a house on it in 1772, which is still 
there. Prom his son Baxter it passed to Asa and Henry Stebbins, who, in 
1854, sold it to Luther B. Lincoln. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS was one of the men who, in December, 1773, paid 
William Mosman twelve shillings each for his "Service in Riding Post from 
Boston to Deerfield for the term of one year from November 1772 to Novem- 
ber 1773". The Post came once a week to Deerfield with letters, papers and 
small parcels. His arrival at David Hoyt's tavern, on the day he was due, 
was awaited by the men gathered there with a good deal of impatience in 
those exciting clays. Many hot disputes between Whig and Tory arose on 
these occasions, and striking arguments were sometimes resorted to. 
JOSEPH STEBBINS and Oliver Field, on the one side, and Parson Ashley's 
sons, on the other side, were not the least prominent in those wordy wars. 

September 1, 1774, was an exciting day in Deerfield. The Tories were 
gathered in anxious groups and the mob spirit was rampant among the 
Whigs. In the evening a mob under the lead of JOSEPH STEBBINS, after 
some hours' hunt, seized upon Phineas Munn and forced him to "make his 
confession". This "confession" did not prove to be a conversion. Judge 
Williams expected a visit next and his friends gathered for his protection. 
The garrison was bound to show fight. Their guns, pistols, etc., were loaded, 
soon expecting that the mob would come and force an entrance. The inmates 
were relieved by hearing JOSEPH STEBBINS, the leader, declare that they 
would not do anything further. 

On the muster roll of the minute men who marched on the Lexington 
Alarm, April 18, 1775, found in the manuscript archives of the state of 
Massachusetts, is the following: 

Days 
"LT. JOSEPH STEBBINS 8". 

The pay roll includes April 20th. LIEUTENANT STEBBINS was ap- 
pointed Captain April 27, 1775. His commission, which was dated July 5, 
1775, was signed by John Hancock, President of Congress, and now hangs 
in Memorial Hall, Deerfield. He had been appointed April 27th, and enlisted 
a company which was not full until the 17th of June. A list of the men in 
his company, in Colonel J. Brewer's Regiment, August 1, 1775, is given on 
Till, in the second volume of Sheldon's History of Deerfield, and shows 
that lie commanded fifty men. [See Appendix B.] 

CAPTAIN STEBBINS was with Prescott on the night of June 16, 1775, 
in making the redoubt on Bunker Hill, and was in the thickest of the fight 
on June 17th. 

After the surrender of Ticonderoga on July 6, 1777, the anxiety of the 

mtry became universal. The main body of the army, fleeing eastward 
into tin' New Hampshire grants, were pursued by the enemy, and the rear- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 301 

guard was attacked at Hubbardton, where, though men never fought more 
bravely, General Riedsell's advance with the Germans had decided the day 
against us. (Early in 1776 the British signed treaties with the Landgrave h*™ e v 3 
of Hesse for taking into British pay twelve thousand of his men, and with p - 3231 
the Duke of Brunswick and other petty potentates for five thousand more. 
Never before was the blood of brave men sold on harder terms.) 

Our army continued its flight southward, being joined by that portion Benninl- 3 
of the army which had charge of baggage and army stores; and Fort P p n 'i46- 
Edward, Moses Creek, and Saratoga were in a brief time occupied and then 1S6 - 
surrendered by our wasting troops. 

Burgoyne found his progress greatly impeded by want of horses, car- 
riages and supplies. He attempted to bring forward his artillery and stores, 
and open up the way from Skenesborough to Fort Edward ; but the Amer- 
icans had so effectually obstructed the road that the British army was fre- 
quently twenty-four hours in advancing one mile. It was not until the 30th 
of July that he reached Fort Edward, where he fixed his headquarters. It 
was soon found that, in the situation of the transport service, the army 
could barely be victualed from day to day. The idea of the expedition to 
Bennington originated in this difficulty. By intelligence through General 
Riedsell, and from other sources, Burgoyne had learned that Bennington 
was the great deposit of corn, flour, store cattle and wheel carriages, and 
that it was guarded only by the militia. Burgoyne, with the approbation 
of his officers, resolved upon an expedition to capture the Bennington mili- 
tary stores. 

The battle of Bennington, which occurred on the 16th of August, 1777, 
resulted in an American victory. The tory prisoners were marched into 
the village bound two by two. Some of them were kept in Captain Dewey's 
barn. They were ordered to he removed to the school house; and, "if there 
is sufficient room for them in the meeting-house" (probably with those 
already there) "they arc to be removed to tin- meeting-house in lieu of the 
school-house". 

When the news reached Deerfield, of these Hessians marching through sbe'- 
New England, a company under CAPTAIN JOSEPH STEBBINS and Lieu- Deer- 
tenant John Bardwell marched directly to Bennington. They were too late Mass. n 
for the battle, the captured Hessians being already on exhibition in the 
meeting-house. From Bennington CAPTAIN STEBBINS marched to Batten 
Hill and joined the regimenl of Colonel David Wells of Shelburne. From 
thence they marched to Fort Edward for the purpose of cutting off the 
retreat of Burgoyne's army. While at Fort Edward, CAPTAIN STEBBINS 
called for volunteers to follow him across the Hudson to surprise an outpost 
of Burgoyne, near Fort Miller. They were successful in this movement, 
capturing "2 British prisoners with considerable entrenching tools, blankets, 
arms, &c, which were divided up among the volunteers". 

Later CAPTAIN STEBBINS joined Gates and was under the direct 
command of Benedict Arnold, and participated in the battles of Stillwater 
and Bemis Heights. 

On his attempted retreat, Burgoyne lost his personal baggage, which 
was distributed amongst the captors. Part of this spoil is now in the 



302 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Memorial Hall at Deerfield— n linen towel brought home by CAPTAIN 
STEBBINS, and a brass candlestick brought home by Captain Maxwell. 
CAPTAIN STEBBINS also brought home part of a book belonging to the 
commissary department of Burgoyne, which was probably captured at Fish- 
kill on the 11th of October. On one of the blank pages CAPTAIN STEB- 
BINS made up a pay roll of his company, which was dated October 18, 1777. 
The Revolutionary service of JOSEPH STEBBINS, as found in the State 
Records of Massachusetts, was as follows: Ensign in Captain Jonas Lock's 
Company, Colonel Williams' Regiment, which marched from Deerfield on 
the Lexington Alarm, April 19, 1775, eight days in service; Lieutenant in 
Captain Hugh Maxwell's Company, Colonel William Prescott's Regiment, 
in list of officers who received commissions dated May 29, 1775 ; Captain of 
a Company in Colonel Jonathan Brewer's Regiment, enlisted for eight 
months to expire December 31, 1775, in siege of the Boston army; Captain 
of a Company in Colonel David Wells' Regiment, in service from September 
23, to October 18, 1777, marched en expedition to Northern department; 
Captain of 1st Company of the 5th Hampshire County Regiment, Lieutenant- 
Colonel Wells' commissioned June 19, 1780. 
Shei- in addition to the above service the History of Deerfield mentions him 

don s ^ 

Deer- as enlisting in 17S1, for three years, or the war, in Hugh MeClellan s regi- 

field, * 

p. 749. ment. 

p. 479. In 1777-8 he occupied pew No. 9 in the meeting-house. He was assessor in 

p. 751. 

1779, 1782, 1786, 1787, and 1795. On March 25. 1782, at a town meeting, 
COLONEL JOSEPH STEBBINS and Captain Thomas W. Dickinson were 
chosen delegates to attend a county convention at Hatfield, to consider the 
burdens of the people and sick relief from the hard times. Deerfield stood 
with the strong conservative element in the convention. COLONEL STEB- 
BINS had led a mob in the cause of Liberty, and had been for six years con- 
stantly fighting in the field for the same cause; but neither he nor Captain 
Dickinson had any sympathy with the mob spirit which was willing to 
wreck the new Constitution in seeking an impossible relief from financial 
burdens, by interrupting the execution of the laws. 

The stubborn fact remained that hard times were upon the people, and 
there was no easy way out. Samuel Ely, however, persuaded a sufficient 
number of sufferers that stopping the action of the courts was the true 
remedy. They administered it, and Ely was sent, on April 3, 1782, to the 
Springfield jail, as a leader in a riot. On June 12th a mob of one hundred 
broke down the jail doors and rescued Ely. The rescuers then turned and 
marched northward in triumph, some mounted and some on foot. Half an 
hour Inter Sheriff Elisha Porter of Hadley appeared on the ground. He 
rallied a force and sent it, under Colonel Burt, in pursuit of the mob; then 
crossed the Connecticut river and made haste to secure all boats on the 
river, to prevent the mob from passing eastward. On June 13th news 

ehed .Mr. Porter that Burt had overtaken the mob at South Hadley, where, 
alter ;, smart skirmish, in which nothing was accomplished both parties 
encamped for the night, Porter at once rallied a force and went in pursuit 
ot them. There was some lively work and many hard blows. Ely and a few 
others had escaped. The parties were formed in two lines, in the road, 



SIXTH GENERATION. 303 

lacing each other, and within bayonet reach. To prevent bloodshed, a com- 
mittee of five on each side was chosen, and, after a brief consultation, the 
mob agreed to march to Northampton Eor shelter from the pouring rain, 
while negotiations were pending, Porter promising to leave them in as good 
position for defense as they were then, in case of failure to agree. This joint 
committee, after considerable conference, came to an agreement that both 
parties should unite in a petition to the General Court for some action to 
abate the grievances complained of — that Ely should be given up and three 
hostages be given for his return. The terms of the parley were broken, and 
the leaders of the mob arrested and confined. A strong guard garrisoned 
the jail day and night. Before nightfall a crowd had collected, who swore 
they would burn the town unless the hostages were given up. The mob 
increased, and on June 14th Sheriff Porter sent out expresses to the towns 
about for help. When his appeal readied Deerfield, COLONEL JOSEPH p - 755 ' 
STEBBINS, who had himself been the leader of one mob, and a witness to 
others, and who knew well their dangerous tendency, forthwith rallied a 
party and marched for the scene of the disturbance. He had not been notified 
of the disposition of the basurgenl force, and in marching through Hatfield 
found himself in their very midst, and he and his whole party were cap- 
tured. 

At a meeting in December. 1782, the town voted that it had "no objec- p - ,3 °- 
tions to a County Road being laid from Old Fort North Gate, back of the 
Old Fort, Carters Land, across Pettys Plain to David Smeads Esq in Green- 
field". The important question was which was the better route to Green- 
field Meadows, whether across North Meadows, by the Pine Hill ferry and 
through Green River street, or by the Eord at Old Fort through Little Hope 
and across Petty's Plain. To test the distance to the objective points, 
JOSEPH STEBBINS and David Saxton were chosen a committee "to meas- 
ure the Road from Deerfield Meeting house by the Ferry to Greenfield Bridge, 
and from said Bridge across Pettys Plain hack of Carters Land & Old Fort 
to said house". 

In 1785 JOSEPH STEBBINS and .Jonathan Hoyt boughl Lot No. 42, in p- 626 - 
Deerfield, which they sold in 1788 to Rev. John Taylor. JOSEPH STEB- 
BINS also purchased lot No. 43, and sold it in 1801 to William Denuison. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS had command of a company under General Shep- p- 763 - 
herd, in the Shay's Rebellion, when the insurgents finally came to grief at 
Springfield January 26, 1787. Government troops were occasionally in Deer- 
field in their marches, and an old billeting roll shows that nearly a thousand 
men spent one day and night there, quartered on the householders. JOSEPH 
STEBBINS entertaining ninety-three. A number of the insurgents, after p- 764 - 
their defeat, gave up their anus, which were placed in charge of COLONEL 
JOSEPH STEBBINS. Some of them were put to use by the government, 
as appears from the following order: 

"Northampton, Mch. 3 1788 
"Dear Sir You will please firnish Lieut Hoit with twenty five arms from p-765. 
the arms the Insurgents lodged with you, 

By order of Gen Shepherd 

Abel Whitney, A. D. C. 



304 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

COL. STEBBINS. 

Ree'd March 4th 1787 of LT. COLO. J. STEBBINS twenty five arms 

David Hoit Jun." 

These arms were eventually restored to the owners. On some scraps of 
paper are found the names of sixty-nine of those who gave COLONEL 
STEBBINS receipts for their arms. 
P.V.M.A. COLONEL STEBBINS was one of the fifteen men who met October 8, 

1787, and formed themselves into a sort of a corporation, under the title of 
shei- "Proprietors of the New School". He and four others were chosen a com- 

Deer b - inittee to examine into the subject, and report whether or not it would be 

p e s42. best to adopt a new method of conducting the schools. He evidently 

evinced great interest in educational matters, as, in addition to the above, 
p. v._m. a. he was one of the founders of Deerfield Academy. The act of establishing 
this last institution was approved by Samuel Adams, Governor, March 21, 
1797; and JOSEPH STEBBINS was one of the men of the old corporation 
named in this act. 
p. 766. The militia being organized under the State Constitution, JOSEPH 

STEBBINS was commissioned May 22, 1788, as colonel of the second regi- 
ment, second brigade, fourth division. 
p. 763. At, a town meeting March 1, 1795, it was voted that "if COL. STEBBINS 

will erect a grist mill in the South Meadow" * * * "Said mill shall be 
tax free so long as water runs and grass grows". A mill was built soon 
after, which became and continued for many years a famous and popular 
one. Around the water power developed by STEBBINS, "Mill" village 
grew up, and active industries centered there. 
p. 778. On December 29, 1799, the citizens of Deerfield met at the Academy to 

make arrangements for "Commemorating the Death of his Excellency Gen'l. 
George Washington". At this meeting it was voted that "Dr. William S. 
Williams, Lieut. Ep's Hoyt, Colo Dickinson, Capt. Hoyt & COLO STEBBINS, 
be a Committee to make such arrangements and regulations for the pro- 
ceeding on said Day as to them shall appear most suitable for the occasion", 
p 625. In 1799 he purchased lot No. 39, in Deerfield, from John Baker and Eldad 

Bardwell. 
en's An army paymaster intrusted a large amount of Continental money to 

the care of JOSEPH STEBBINS. and it was held by him in safe-keeping 
until it became worthless. 
jy„! s JOSEPH STEBBINS was a cordwainer, as well as a tanner and currier, 

J2U' doing a large business in both these trades. For eight years he was select- 

"Mf 4 " man ' anc * alwa y s occupied a prominent position in the civil affairs of the 

town and county. 

732. 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS 8 < Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins t John Stebblns 3 

/ Mary Stratton Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Wld. Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was born July 21, 1755 
(T. E.), at Deerfield, Massachusetts; died July 20, 1826; married April 16, 



SIXTH GENERATION. 305 

1778 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Massachusetts, to ELIJAH STRATTON, born July 
24, 1751, at Northfiekl, Massachusetts, died May 29, 1819, at Northfield, 
.Massachusetts, who was a son of Hezekiah Stratton and Molly Smith. He 
was a Revolutionary soldier. No children. 

734. 

, SSO 89 20 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS' \ Joseph StebblnB 6 John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

I Mary Stratton Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Wid. Anne Munden Sarah ' 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was born July 30, 1762; 
married ELIPHALET STRATTON, bom January 8, 1760, who was a son .if 
Eliezer Stratton and Lydia Allen. 

735. 

. M< 20 

COLONEL ASA STEBBINS' Joseph Stebbins o John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

/ Mary Stratton Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 / 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Wld. Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Mary Stratton, was bom March 28, 1767; died 
September 1, 1844 T. R.), al Deerfield, Massachusetts; married 1790 to 
EMILIA HARVEY, born March 25, 1769, at Deerfield, Massachusetts; died 
August 8, 1841 i 'I'. R. , at Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of 
Simeon Harvey and Mary Arms. See No. 738.] Residence, Deerfield, Mas- 
sachusetts. 

CHILDREN, horn at Deerfield: 

1629. I. Marietta, bom January 26, 1791 (T. R.), married Dr. William 

II. Williams.+ 
L630. II. Polly, horn November 24. 1792 (T. R.), died August 22, 1869 

(T. R.), unmarried. 

1631. III. Rowland, horn October 1C, 1794 (T. R.), killed August 10, 

1848, on Connecticut River R. R. 

1632. IV. Dan, born January 11, 1797, died soon. 

1633. V. Emilia, born March 20, 1798 (T. R.), married September 18, 

1817 (T. R.), Abel Houghton. 

1634. VI. Asa, born March 25, 1800 (T. R.), married Maria Stowell.+ 

1635. VII. Henry, born March IK 1802 (T. R.) ; died June 27, 1803 

(T. R.). 

1636. VIII. Mary Ann, bora March 27, 1804 (T. R.) ; married Luke 

Wright, -f 

1637. IX. Henry, born July 15, 1806 (T. R.) ; married Mrs. Mary Ann 

Little.+ 

1638. X. Helen Maria, born December 11, 1808 (T. R.) ; died Decem- 

ber 19, 1808 (T. R.). 

1639. XI. Sarah Lyman, born May 4, 1810 (T. R.) ; married Dr. James 

H. Henry.+ 

20 



306 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1640. XII. Frances, born June 20, 1812 (T. R.) ; married September 15, 

1833, Gardner G. Smith. 

1641. XIII. Sophia, born August 14, 1814 (T. R.) ; died September 22, 

1819 (T. R.) 

***\- a In 179— ASA STEBBINS, with his brother, Colonel Joseph Stebbins, 

Hew built the famous "Meadow Mills". He was prominent in civil affairs, occupy - 

M 32 S i n m S tne office of selectman for fourteen years, and being representative eleven 

years. He was a Colonel in the militia. 

i p. 623. At a meeting- April 4, 1803, the town voted to "buy the burying yard at 

Muddy Brook"; and Colonel Stebbins and four others were chosen a com- 
mittee to make the purchase. 

^ Si5 COLONEL STEBBINS was a staunch friend to education, and made gen- 

erous donations to furnish the philosophical apparatus and endow the library 
of Deerfield Academy. In 1806 he presented a "Planetarium" and "Luna- 
rium" to this institution, and his name was ordered to be engraved thereon. 

i P . 623. l n 1807 ASA STEBBINS bought lot No. 34, in Deerfield, from Jonathan 

Hoyt, having previously been given the other half of this lot, and lot No. 33, 
by his father, Joseph Stebbins. He had built on these lots in 1799 the house 
which was still standing in 1894. 

l *n 5 He was one of the subscribers to the protest against the division of the 

town of Deerfield, raising the objection that it would increase the taxes and 
cause great inconvenience in paying them to two separate collectors. 

p. 817. On August 28, 1812, the town voted that "COL. ASA STEBBINS, Maj. 

Epaphras Hoyt, and Capt. Samuel Wells, be a committee to build a magazine 
for the Towns Military Stores, near the new Burying ground", and forty 
dollars was appropriated for the purpose. The amount of military stores 
reported to be on hand August 24th, was "117 lbs Powder, 260 lbs Ball, 263 
Flints and 6 Tin camp kittles". The methods of keeping the town ammuni- 
tion creep out here and there, in various ways. In the earlier days it was 
the custom to store the powder in the meeting-house, either under the pulpit 

p . ass. °r in the steeple — the two places of all others, it would seem, most exposed 

to an explosion. 

He was assessor in 1813, 1816, 1818, and in 1823 was appointed one of a 
building committee for the erection of the new meeting-house. A guarantee 
fund was provided to carry on the work, the money thus guaranteed to be 
refunded through a sale of the pews. To this fund ASA STEBBINS sub- 
scribed five hundred dollars. He was Justice of the Peace from 1815 to 1834. 
In 1832 COLONEL STEBBINS purchased lot No. 5, which he gave to his 
son Henry on the occasion of his marriage ; and it is now held by his heirs, 
the bouse on it being- now over one hundred years old. 

747. 

MARTHA STEBBINS 1 ' \ Samuel Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

I Martha Bardwell Mary Dorothy Alexander 

•1 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Martha Bardwell, was born August 9. 1754, 
at Greenfield, Massachusetts; died June 14, 1829, a1 Shelburne, Massachusetts; 



1642. 


I. 


L643. 


II. 


1644. 


III. 


L645. 


IV. 


1646. 


V. 


1647. 


vr. 


1648 


VII. 


1649. 


VIII. 


1650. 


IX. 


1651. 


X. 


1652. 


XI. 


1653. 


XIT. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 307 

married November 12, 1772, to SYLVAN IS ALLEN, born November 22, 1746; 
died September 5. 1837, at Shelburne, Massachusetts, who was a son of Amos 
Allen and Rebecca Nims. Settled in Shelburne, Massachxxsetts. 

CHILDREN: 

Sylvanus Allen, bora June 19, 1773; died August 20, 1777. 
Edward Stebbins Allen, born March 17, 1775; married Anna 

McGee. 
Lydia Allen, bora February 3, 1777; married Moses Whiting. 
IV. Sylvanus Allen, born February 5, 1779; married Betsey Childs. 
Moses Allen, born June 7. 1781; married Rachel Severance. 
Martha Allen, horn December 3, 17S3; married Jesse Smead. 
Solomon Allen, born January 2, 17S6; went West. 
Rebecca Allen, born April 11. 1788; died unmarried. 
.Matilda Allen, born March 25, 1790; married Jesse Smead. 
Betsey Allen, born August 11, 1792; died November 13, 1818. 
David Allen, horn December 31, 1794; died December 1, 1818. 
Orinda Allen, horn May 26, 1797; married Bolton McGee. 

748. 

t 333 v> **0 

HANNAH STEBBINS''' \ Sai hlnss John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

/ Martha liardwell Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 i 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Martha Bardwell, was baptised August 31, 
1756; married .January 4, 1781, to JAMES CORSE, born February 5, 1754, 
who was a son of Gad Corse and Mary Wright. Settled in Wilmington, Ver- 
mont. 

CHILDREN : 

1654. I. Lina Corse ; married Joel Lamb. 

750. 

i 333 S9 20 

MARY STEBBINS''' < Samuel Stebbins 6 John Stebbins * John Stebbins 3 

I Martha Bardwell Marv Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 , 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBRINS 1 - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Martha Bardwell; married January 1, 

1784, to ELIJAH SMITH, born D mber 9, 1758: died September 7, 1843, 

at Greenfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Deacon Elijah Smith and 
Sibyl Worthington. Removed to Shelburne. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1655. I. Obed Smith, born May 10, 1784 ; died 1785. 

1656. II. Obed Smith, born November 2, 1785; died 1786. 

1657. III. Robert Smith, born September 8, 1787. 



308 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1658. IV. Mary Smith, born June 18, 1789. 

1659. V. Obed Smith, born 1791; died 1792. 

1660. VI. Martha Smith, born March 1, 1793. 

1661. VII. Elijah Smith, born April 15, 1895. 

1662. VIII. Orrin Smith, born June 4 (or 14), 1796 (or 1797). 

1663. IX. Belinda Smith, born December 2, 1806. 

752. 

I 333 89 20 

DOROTHY STEBBINS *M Samuel Stebbins t> John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

I Martha Bardwell Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Widow Anne Mnnden Sarah \ 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Martha Bardwell; died April 10, 1824, at 
Greenfield, Massachusetts ; married June 1, 1788, to QUINTUS ALLEN, born 
March 13, 1765, at Greenfield, Massachusetts; died November 12, 1826, at 
Greenfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Amos Allen and Jemima Root. 
Resided at Greenfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1664. I. Sophia Allen, born about 1789 ; married December 13, 1806, Ira 

Arms. 
Sarah Allen, born about 1791; died August 21, 1792. 
Sary Allen, born about June, 1793 ; died August 26, 1802. 
Alvah Allen, born January, 1796 ; died August 29, 1802. 
Quintus Allen, born about 1798; died September 1, 1802. 
Dorothy Allen, born August 11, 1800; died August 23, 1802. 
Jemina Allen, born March 29, 1803 ; married June 3, 1824, Obed 
Newton. 
1671. VIII. Quintus Allen, born August 5, 1805 ; married November 2, 1842, 
Charlotte M. Smead. He was one of the most prominent 
men in Greenfield. He died November 22, 1884. 
1671a. IX. Dorothy Allen, born about 1808 ; died August 10, 1840. 



774. 

, 336 89 20 

MOSES STEBBINS ° \ Moses Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * John Stebbins 3 

I Mary Hawks Mary Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 i 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah t 

son of Moses Stebbins and Mary Hawks, was born August 8, 1762, at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts; frozen to death December 14, 1800 (T. R.), at Deerfield, 
Massachusetts; married HANNAH KING. Resided at Deerfield, Massa- 
chusetts. She married second, Nov. 26, 1806, Jesse Morgan of Conway, Mas- 
sachusetts, whose first wife was Mercy Stebbins [No. 778.] 



1665. 


II. 


1666. 


III. 


1667. 


IV. 


1668. 


V. 


1669. 


VI. 


1670. 


VII. 




DWELLING OF EBENEZER STEBBINS (No. 77.",). 

Buill in 1782 .it Sunderland Bridge, foot of "Sugar Loaf" 
Mountain, 



SIXTH GENERATION. 309 

CHILDREN : 

1672. I. Fanny ; married first, December 28, 1809, at Northampton, Mas- 
sachusetts, Jesse Wolcott, of West Springfield, Massachusetts ; 
married second, Walter Field. 

Experience, born January 30, 1792; married Walter Stickney.+ 

Betsey; married Medad Clapp.-f- 

Israei, born March 3, 1796 (T. R.). 

Mary, born October 25, 1799 (T. R.). 



775. 

I 336 89 

LIEUTENANT EBENEZER STEBEINS 6 Moses Stebblns 5 John Stebblns i 

I Mary Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 / 

John Stebblns 8 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Horothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 



1073. 


II. 


1674. 


III. 


L675 


IV. 


1676. 


V. 



1677. 


I. 


1678. 


II. 


1679. 


III. 


1680. 


IV. 


1681. 


V. 



son of Moses Stebbins and Mary Hawks, was born November 20, 1763, at 
Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died September 18, 1831, at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts; married May 19. 1785 (T. R.), at Sunderland, Massa- 
chusetts, to REBECCA LEONARD; born 1701, at Sunderland, Massachusetts; 
died August 13, 1847 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter 
of Noadiah Leonard. Occupation, farmer, innholder and lieutenant. Resided 
at Deerfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Samuel, born May 26, 1786 (T. R.) ; died July 21, 1786 (T. R.). 
Leonard, born June 17, 1787 (T. R.) ; died September 22, 1808 

(T. R.). 
Olivia, born October 25, 1789 (T. R.) ; married William Ward.+ 
Daughter, born December 17, 1791 (T. R.) ; died same day. 
Ebenezer, born November 14, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Rebecca 

Hunt.-f 
1682. VI. Samuel, born December 28, 1794 (T. R.) ; married first, Marcia 

S. Boyden ; married second, Lucinda Arms.-f- 
Zebina, born February 4, 1797 (T. R.) ; married Ruby Graves.+ 
Elbridge Gerry, born March 7, 1799 (T. R.) ; married Julia 

Boyden. -f- 
Alvin, born July 26, 1801 (T. R.) ; married Eliza Kentfield.-f 
Moses, born October 6, 1803 (T. R.) ; married Laura A. Fos- 

dick.+ 

1687. XI. Rebecca, born December 3, 1S05 (T. R.) ; died February 4, 1858 

(T. R.). 

1688. XII. Leonard, born 1809 ; died December 9, 1830. 

EBENEZER STEBBINS lived in the Susrar Loaf district in Deerfield, at Hist of 

Deer- 

the west portal of Sunderland bridge. On April 4, 1808, a petition was pre- fl ei<i 
sented "To see if the Town of Deerfield will agree to divide sd Town, as it P ' 
shall be set forth in the Petition of the Inhabitants in the south part of the 



1683. 


VII. 


1684. 


VIII. 


1685. 


IX. 


1686. 


X. 



310 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Town". Residents south of the proposed line presented a remonstrance, set- 
ting forth at length the reasons moving them. This remonstrance was signed 
by EBENEZER STEBBINS and thirty-two others. 
p. 322. In 1815 he was an inn-holder. He signed a paper dated January 30, 1817, 

P . 799. which prayed for the consent of the town that a "minister may be called and 

settled to preach" among them at such place as they may select, his salary 
to be paid from the town treasury. 

He was a very wealthy man, and a great landholder, owning hundreds of 
acres of land. He was considered the wealthiest man in Deerfield. He settled 
seven of his children on farms on the bank of the Connecticut river. He was 
a fine appearing man, and was respected by all who knew him. He served 
as a lieutenant in the Revolutionary war. 

781. 

i 337 89 **0 

ERASTUS STEBBINS 6 ' Simeon Stebbins 6 John Stebbins i John Stebblns 3 

! Hannah Hinsdale Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 1 

John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

son of Simeon Stebbins and Hannah Hinsdale, was born January 28, 1765. 

CHILDREN: 

1689. I. Carlos A., born June 2, 1794; married Cynthia Sargent.4- 

1690. II. Eunice, married Vaughn. 

782. 

I 337 89 20 

ANNA STEBBINS ° - Simeon Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 John Stebblns 3 

I Hannah Hinsdale Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 I 

John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

daughter of Simeon Stebbins and Hannah Hinsdale, w T as born March 1, 1767 ; 
married April 15, 1788 (T. R.), at Conway, Massachusetts, to ELEAZER 
HAWKS; born December 22, 1766, who was a son of Paul Hawks and Lois 
Wait. Removed to Phelps, New York, in 1798. 

CHILDREN : 

John Hinsdale Hawks. 
Electa Hawks. 
Louisa Hawks. 
Cassandra Hawks. 
Elvira Hawks. 
Joel Hawks. 
Prescott Hawks. 
Benjamin Franklin Hawks. 



1691. 


I. 


1692. 


II. 




III. 


1694. 


IV. 


1695 


V. 




VI. 


1697. 


VII. 


1698. 


VIII. 



1699. 


I. 


1700. 


II. 


1701. 


III. 


1702. 


IV. 


1703. 


V. 


1704. 


VI. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 311 

784. 

i 337 SO T) 

CLARISSA STEBBINS Simeon St. -U.lnst; .Tohn Stebbins * John Stebbins 3 

' Hannah Hinsdale Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 / 

John Stebbins = R( IWLAND STEBBINS i 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah t 

daughter of Simeon Stebbins and Hannah Hinsdale, was born August 25, 
1771; died September 17. 1841; married November 29, 1797 (T. R.), at Deer- 
field, Massachusetts, to JOHN ARMS, born August, 1776, died July 23, 1825, 
who was a son of Josiah Arms and Cynthia Avery. Resided at Brattleboro, 
Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

Henry Arms, born October 13, 1798; died January 16, 1799. 
Josiah Arms, burn December 24, 1799; married Laura Shepherd- 
son. 
John Arms, born October 7. 1801 ; married Charlotte Hosley. 
Alfred Arms, born June 7. 1804; married Eunice Greenleaf. 
Hinsdale Arms, born April 11. 1808; married Phebe Butterfield. 
William Arms, born July 25, 1811; married Elizabeth Wadleigh. 

789. 

CONSIDER STEBBINS * ■ Simeon Stebbins r> Tohn Stebbins * John Stebbins 3 

I Margaret Mlghllls Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 , 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

sun of Simeon Stebbins and Margarel Mighills, was born June 6, 1784, at 
Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died July 24. 1850, at Walworth, 
New York; (married to ESTHER FARNSWORTH, born August 8, 1788, at 
Conway, Franklin County. Massachusetts, died June 18, 1825 (G. S.), at Wal- 
worth, New York/ who was a daughter of Gershom Farnsworth and Esther 
Gilmore. He married second, November 14. 1825. at Ontario County, New 
York, to JULIA PARDEE, born November 14. 1798. at Rutland, Vermont, 
died August 13. 1868. (G. S. a1 Walworth, New York. Occupation, farmer; 
politics, democrat; religion, free baptist. Resided at Walworth, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

17o.">. I. Dwight, born February 20. 1815; married Rosina Freeland.+ 

1706. II. Eliza, born October 5 of January 1), 1818; married Archibald 

Woods. 

1707. III. Epaproditus. horn April 25, 1820; married Abigail G. Bussey.-j- 

1708. IV. William Howe Cuyler, born April 25 (or 23), 1822; married 

Mary Bills.+ 

1709. V. Gavin L. N.. born September 15, 1824; married Hortense E. 

Bull.-f 

1710. VI. Alvira, born August 16. 1826: unmarried; lived at Walworth, 

New York. 
1712. VII. John Pardee, born May 10 (or June 16), 1830. 



312 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CONSIDER STEBBINS moved from Massachusetts to Walworth, Wayne 
County, N. Y., some time In 1811 and bought land in 1812. It was then an 
unbroken forest, and his first work was to build a house. This house was 
made of logs, the floor being made of hewn-out pieces, split for the purpose, and 
the roof being covered with basswood bark. In 1813 he was drafted for three 
months' service in the war of 1812, and was under Captain Eneas Palmer, on 
the frontier at Lewiston, N. Y. He was drafted a second time, but, as sickness 
rendered him unable to go, he furnished a substitute. 

793. 

1 337 89 20 

ROBERT STEBBINS 6 - Simeon Stebbins ••> John Stebblns 4 John Stebbins 3 

I Margaret Mlghills Hannah Allen Dorothv Alexander 

4 1 1 

John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Simeon Stebbins and Margaret Mighills, was born January 5, 1796, at 
Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts ; died January 15, 1874, at Macedon 
Center, Wayne County, New York ; married November 19, 1822, at Walworth, 
Wayne County, New York, to SUSAN L. LUCE, born June 20, 1804, died 
April 24, 1893, at Marion, Wayne County, NeAv York, who was a daughter of 
Abram Luce. Occupation, farmer. Removed to West Walworth, New York, 
in 1812. 

CHILDREN : 

1713. I. Lorenzo Dow, born July 21, 1823 ; married Ambrosia B. Grin- 

nell.-f 

1714. II. Permelia M., born August 9, 1825 ; married Thomas H. Taylor; 

had five daughters and two sons. Both sons died in the 
civil war. 

1715. III. Martha A., born December 18, 1827; married Richard Cun- 

ningham; had one son and one daughter; removed to Wis- 
consin. 

1716. TV. George W., born June 24, 1830 ; married P. Jenette More ; no 

issue. 

1717. V. ElizaC, born December 21, 1832; married Tracy S. Clark; had 

one son and one daughter. 

1718. VI. Mary Jane, born July 11, 1835 ; married first, Jonas P. Lasher ; 

married second, Reese. -+- 

1719. VII. Laura M., born March 9, 1838 ; married Alonzo Crane.+ 

1720. VIII. Henry D., born July 11, 1841; married Emily P. Crane.+ 

1721. IX. Arabella M., born August 20, 1844; married Myron Smith; 

had one daughter. 
X. Myron R. L., born June 14, 1847; died October, 1865. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 313 

801. 

i 337 SO 20 

SYLVESTER STEBBINS '" David Stebbinss John Stebbins i John Stebbins 3 

I Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

son of David Stebbins and Rhoda Sheldon, was born July S, 1767, at Conway, 
.Massachusetts; died July 1843, (or July 10, 1844) at York, Livingston County, 
New York; married February 7. 1788 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Massachusetts, to 
ELIZABETH DWELLEY, bom Augusl 1. 1769, at Deerfield, Massachusetts, 
died September 23, 1855, at Pike. Wyoming County, New York, who was a 
daughter of Samuel Dwelley and Elizabeth Billings. Occupation, farmer; 
politics, whig; religion, presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

Mary, horn January I s . L789 

Sylvester D., born February 18, 1791; married Clarissa John- 
son. + 

Elijah, born April 26, 1793: married Harriet Leonard. -4- 
Willard, born February 8. 1795: married in Canada. 

Chester, horn November 8, 1796; married Anne Willard.+ 

Oramel, born March 10, 1799: became insane and committed 
suicide two days before he was to have been married. 

Almerick, born January 10, 1803; married Lydia A. Barnard. -4- 

Sophia, born January 13, 1808; married Daniel Holmes. 

William, born September 14, 1810; settled in New York. [See 
Unidentified W.] 

George Willard Stebbins, when in his seventy-first year, says : 
"I have heard my grandfather, SYLVESTER STEBBINS, say one of his 
early boyhood recollections was hearing the firing at the battle of Bunker 
Hill. He clapped his hands and cried, "They's at it, they's at it," until his 
mother reproved him, telling of the blood and wounds that must be the result. 
"My grandfather was in line in Shay's Rebellion a short time. A neighbor 
persuaded him, this neighbor being full of enthusiasm. My grandfather 
said, 'We have no guns'. 'There will be plenty dead, whose guns we 
can take', said the neighbor. So they went. Grandfather took a position 
beside a drummer. The next minute a cannon ball came along, hitting the 
drummer full in the face. His brains were scattered over Grandfather, his 
drum, and all near. Grandfather retreated, and went to war no more. He 
spent the latter years of his life with my father, Chester Stebbins, at York, 
and with another son, Elijah, at Pike, alternately, until his death at York in 
1843." 

803. 

i 339 89 20 

JOHN STEBBINS ■ David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 



1723. 


I. 


1724. 


II. 


1725. 


III. 


1726. 


IV. 


1727. 


V. 


1728. 


VI. 


1729. 


VTI. 


1730. 


VIII. 


1731. 


IX. 



4 1 
John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS t 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 



Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

I 



son of David Stebbins and Rhoda Sheldon, was born May 25, 1771, at Deer- 



314 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

field, Massachusetts; died January 22, 1848, at Potter, Yates County, New 
York; married September, 1795, to SARAH SANDERSON, born February 
22, 1775, died November 7, 184S, at Potter, Yates County, New York, who was 
a daughter of James Sanderson. Occupation, farmer; politics, whig; re- 
ligion, protestant. Removed to Conway, Massachusetts, and thence in 1814 
to Ontario County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

1732. I. Emily, born June 1, 1796 ; married Smith Lackor. She died 

November 24, 1884. 

1733. II. Orrin, born April 6, 1798; married Sarah Bazum (or Basom). 

He died November 22, 1866. 

1734. III. George Washington, born March 12, 1800; married Laura 

Tooker. 

1735. IV. Oliver, born November 8, 1801; married Laura Densmore.-|- 

1736. V. Sheldon, born May 20, 1803; married Rachel Rolland.+ 

1737. VI. Horace, born November 17, 1S04; married Susannah Vedder. 

1738. VII. Hollis, born November 17, 1804; married Sarah Vedder.-f 

1739. VIII. Amanda, born February 16, 1807; married Rev. Robert Dean. 

She died April 1, 1868. 

1740. IX. Malah, born January 22, 1810; married Enoch Wells Bard- 

well. She died April 16, 1888. 

1741. X. Lucy, born September 16, 1811; married Joseph Boots. She 

died June 22, 184S. 

1742. XL Mary (Polly), born April 29, 1813; married Rev. Hiram 

Bacon. -+- 

1743. XII. Sarah, born December 21, 1815; married William Boots. 

1744. XIII. Roxana, born August 17, 1814; married first, Eben Stearns; 

married second, Joseph Boots. 

805. 

i 339 89 20 

DAVID STEBBINS 6 \ David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 John Stelibins 3 

I Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of David Stebbins and Rhoda Sheldon, was born January 20. 1779, (or 
August 16, 1775, or August 11, 1774), at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massa- 
chusetts; died May 3, 1835, at Sherman, Chautauqua County, New York; 
married December 28, 1798. at Conway, Massachusetts, to IRENE COLLINS; 
born June 29, 1777, (or September 3, 1778) at Conway, Franklin County, 
Massachusetts; died April 1, 1859, at Sherman, New York. Occupation, 
farmer; religion, protestant. Resided in Yates County and Chautauqua 
County, \ew York. 

CHILDREN : 

I Lyman, born October 8, 1799; married Almira Eggleston.-)- 
1746. ii. Solomon. 



1747. 


III. 


1748. 


IV. 


1749. 


V. 


1750. 


VI. 


1751. 


VII. 


1752. 


VIII. 


1753. 


IX. 


1754. 


X. 


175.'). 


XI. 


1756. 


XII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 315 

Dexter, horn October 22. 1801; married Eliza Critendan.-f- 
Moses. horn September v . 1 son : married Sally Decker. -f- 
Loren. born October 27, 1804; married Eunice Willard.+ 
Michael, born September 20, 1806. 

Calista, born January 13, 1809; married Sylvester Stearns. -(- 
Alfred, born April 10, 1810; married Eliza Fanning.+ 
David, born January 23, 1814. 
Harrison, born March 20, 1816. 

Samantha, born August 16, 1817; married Hiram Tibbals.+ 
Harriet. 

807. 

i 339 89 °0 

CHESTER STEBBINS " I 'avid Stebblns B John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

( Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander 

4 1 / 

John Stebbins 2 K( (WLAND STEBBINS I 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ' 

son of David Stebbins and Rhoda Sheldon, was horn July 22, 1778 (or 1780); 
died July 18, 1848, at Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan; married January 7, 
1802, to NANCY BURROUGHS; born February 10, 1787; died August 5, 
1848, at Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan. Occupation, farmer. Resided in Con- 
necticut, and Clinton and Ionia Counties, Michigan. 

CHILDREN : 

Hiram, born November 15, 1802; died January 15, 1803. 
Demmis, horn May 10, 1804; married Lyman Webster. 
Chauncey, born March 21, 1807; married Sophia Rice.+ 
Louisa, born January 5, 1812; married Rufus Densmore. 
Marietta Augusta, born February 20, 1818; died October 9, 
1824. 

810. 

( 339 89 20 

RALPH STEBBINS 6 - David Stebbins B John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 

I Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 1 inrothy Alexander 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of David Stebbins and Rhoda Sheldon, was horn January 20, 178 — , at 
Deerfield, Massachusetts; died July 11, 1858, at Conway, Massachusetts; 
married to SUBMIT SANDERSON, bom 1767 ?) at Whately, Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of Elijah Sanderson. Occupation, farmer; religion, Sev- 
enth day baptist. Resided at Conway and Deerfield. Massachusetts, and 
Hoosae. Xew York. 

CHILDREN: 

1762 I. John; died aged 7 years. 

1763. II. Israel, born March 20, 1812 ; married Dorothy Allis.+ 

17(14. III. Rhoda Sheldon, born August 28, 1808. 

1765. IV. Submit, born August 16, 1819 ; married Austin Lee.+ 



1757. 


I. 


1758. 


II. 


1759. 


III. 


1760. 


IV. 


1761. 


V. 



316 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1766. V. Marinda xVrms, born August 31, 1817; died in 1832 at Conway, 

Massachusetts. 

1767. VI. Sarah Parker, born January 2, 1811; married first, John 

Goland ; married second, Albert Jones. -f- 

1768. VII. Olive Sanderson, born May 17, 1815; married Benjamin Jack- 

son. -|- 

1769. VIII. Charles Hitchcock, born May 24, 1822 ; married Charlotte Ellen 

Jenks.-f- 
177(1. IX. Marietta Augusta, born September 2, 1825; married Austin 
Wells.+ 

1771. X. Ralph, born November 26, 1828; married ; 

died at Cummington, Massachusetts, in 1851, aged 23 years. 

1772. XL James Sanderson, born August 31, 1830; married Almena 

. He died in the Civil War in 1863; his widow 

lives at Miller's Falls, Massachusetts. 



813. 

I 365 98 24 

ISAAC JONES 8 - John Jones b Mindwell Stebbins * Benoni Stebblns 3 

( Hannah Bassett Rev. John Jones Mary (Broughton) Bennet 

4 1 I 

John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of John Jones and Hannah Basset, was born May 6, 1748 ; died January 
4, 1823; married December, 1772. to MARY POND, born March 1, 1755, at 
Milford, Connecticut; died October 29, 1806, who was a daughter of Peter 
Pond and Mary Hubbart. 

CHILDREN : 

1773. I. Polly Jones, born December 10, 1773; married Samuel Green. 

1774. II. John Jones, born November 5, 1775. 

1775. III. Hannah Jones, born August 1777. 

1776. IV. Isaac Jones, born October 12, 1779 ; married Abigail Haines. 

1777. V. Samuel Jones, born January 13, 1782. 

1778. VI. Sarah Jones, born December 13, 1783. 

1779. VII. James Jones, born January 11, 1785. 

1780. VIII. John Jones, born January 17, 1786. 

1781. IX. Sarah Jones, born May 14, 1790; married Robert Carter 

Meadows. + 

1782. X. Susanna Hubbart Jones, born September 1, 1793. 

1783. XI. Adam Jones, bom May 1, 1795. 

1784. XII. Ezra Camp Jones, born August 22, 1798. 

ISAAC JONES served in the Revolutionary war, enlisting July 15, 1775, 
as a private in the company of Captain Ebenezer Hill, Colonel Charles Webb's 
Regiment. He was honorably discharged December 22, 1775. He re-enlisted 
April 20, 1777, in the company of Captain Abijah Savage, Colonel Henry Sher- 
burne's raiment, and received his discharge in the spring of 1780. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 317 

814. 



i, 



:;c,s 101 



ELIZABETH STEBBINS c - Benjamin Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins * 

I Elizabeth Olmstead Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 | 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ,- 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Elizabeth Olmstead, was born August 
10, 1746, at Ridgefield, Connecticut; died October 28, 1799, at Ridgefield, 
Connecticut; married JOSIAH KEELER, born June 10 (or 22), 1741, at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut; died between January 1, 1776, and February 2, 1778 
at Ridgefield, Connecticut, who was a son of Isaac Keeler and Mary Whitney- 
She married second, September 3, 17S6, at Ridgefield, Connecticut, BEN- 
JAMIN BARBERY (or BARBER ). 

CHILDREN : 

Elizabeth Keeler, born August 3, 1766. 

Josiah Keeler, born February 16, 1768 ; married Betsey Bradley. 

Urania Keeler, born April 7, 1772. 

Ebenezer Keeler, born October 11, 1774. 

Sarah Keeler, born October 2. 1776 ; died September 29, 1785. 

Ira Barbery, born December 9, 1786. 

831. 

ANN STEBBINS 6 - Theophilus Stebbins 5 
f Ann Couch 
4 1 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

daughter of Theophilus Stebbins and Ann Couch, was born 1762, probably 
at Ridgefield, Connecticut; married ELI SANFORD. Resided at Redding, 
Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1791. I. Esther Sanford, born August 18, 1787; married Aaron Perry.+ 

1792. II. Stebbins Sanford ; married .+ 



1785. 


I. 


1786. 


II. 


1787. 


III. 


1788. 


rv. 


1789. 


V. 


1790. 


VI. 



101 


24 


Benjamin Stebbins t 


Benoni Stebbins 3 


Sarah Mead 


Widow Hannah Edwards 



( 371 101 24 

SIMEON STEBBINS ,; - Theophilus Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Ann Couch Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Theophilus Stebbins and Ann Couch, was born 1764; died October 
15, 1817; married May 15, 1792 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut, to EUNICE 

WHITLOCK, who was a daughter of Robert Whitlock and Susan . 

Removed from Ridgefield to Saratoga County. New York. 

CHILDREN : 

1793. I. John, born February 23, 1792 (T. R.). 



118 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1794. II. Fanny, born May 6, 1793 (T. R.) ; married Charles Wooster.+ 

1795. III. Maria, born about 1799 ; died April 8, 1875, in New York, leaving 

real estate in Brooklyn. 

1796. IV. Infant. 

833. 

( 371 101 24 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS ° • Theophilus Stebblns 5 Benjamin Stebbins i Benoni Stebbins 3 
«.£>xu«.j.±j a"""" " I Ann Couch Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Theophilus Stebbins and Ann Couch, was born November 7, 1766, 
at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut ; died September 1. 1825 ; married 
December 30, 1787 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut, to THOMAS NASH 
COUCH of Redding. Connecticut; born April 18, 1758, at Fairfield, Fairfield 
County, Connecticut; died January 3, 1821. Resided at Redding, Connec- 
ticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1797. I. Rebecca Couch, born June 19, 1788; married James Denison.+ 

1798. II. Hiram Couch, born July 27, 1791; married Hannah . 

1799. III. Nash Couch, born October 7, 1794; married Mary .+ 

834. 

t 371 101 24 

DAVID STEBBINS 6 - Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Ann Couch Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Theophilus Stebbins and Ann Couch, was born October 7, 1768, at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut; died April 3, 1828; married October 29, 1793, at 
New York, N. Y. (Records of the First and Second Presbyterian churches 
of New York City) to SARAH COWDRY; born September 9, 1772; died 
December 11 (or 18), 1809. Resided at Ridgefield, Connecticut, and New 
York City. 

CHILDREN : 

1800 I. Ellen Vanderwater, born August 19, 1794; married "William 

Couch; she was a widow in 1880 and lived at 34 E. 37th 
St., New York City; she died August 14, 1886. 
Eliza. 

David, born 179S ; married Catharine Mclntyre.-f- 
Sally Ann. 

James, born June 21, 1801; married Millieent Brown. 
Elizabeth Cowdry, born May 14, 1807 ; married Edward Cor- 
ning.+ 
ism; vil. Sarah Jessup, born December 5, 1809: married Thomas Eggles- 
ton; she was a widow in 1880 and lived at No. 10 Fifth 
Ave. New York City. 
1807. VIII. Jane B. ; married Asa Bigelow.+ 



1801. 


II. 


L802. 


III. 


L803. 


IV. 


1804. 


V. 




VI. 



1 SOS 


I. 


1809. 


II. 


1810. 


III. 


1811. 


IV. 


1S1L>. 


V. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 319 

836. 

SARAH STEBBINS '" Th.M|.tiiIus Stebbinsis Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Ann Conch Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 , 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Theophilus Stebbins and Ann Couch, was born May 28, 17 — 
(T. R.) (1773). at Ridgefield, Connecticut; married January 3, 1797, at Ridge- 
field, Connecticut, to ASA BURT of Hartford, Connecticut. Resided at Hart- 
ford, Connecticut. 

I HILDREN: 

Anna Kurt: married Gabriel F. Mott.+ 

Asa Burt : 'li">l unmarried. 

George Burt, born January 26, 1806; married Jerusha Spencer. + 

Sarah Stebbins Burl ; married Robert B. Minier. 

Cornelia Ellen Hurt, born 1^14; married Edward W. West.+ 

837. 

HANNAH STEBBINS ,! - Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

( Ann Couch Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Widow Anne Munden Surah \ 

daughter of Theophilus Stehbins ami Ann Couch, was born in 1777: married 
WILLIAM MALLORY; residence, Redding, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1813. I. Maria Mallory ; married Edmonds. 

1-1 1. II. David S. Mallory; married Mary Ann - — : lived at Pough- 

keepsie, New York, in 18S0. 

1815. III. "Walter Mallory; died in 1832; had daughter Isabella, who mar- 
ried Ezra B. Strong; lived at Orange, Los Angeles County, Cali- 
fornia, in 1880. 

838. 

NEHEMIAH STEBBINS *'• I Nenemiah Stebl ins r. Benjamin^trt.bins 4 

/ Sarab Jessup Sarah Mead 
24 4 1 i 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins '-• Ri iWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarab I 

son of Nehemiah Stebbins and Sarah Jessup, was born 1752; died September, 
17s4. at Pawling, Dutchess County, New York (now Putnam) ; married Sep- 
tember 14, 1775, at South Salem, Westchester County, New York, to ELIZA- 
BETH HOYT, "Sept. 14, 1775. Nehemiah Stebbins m. Eliz. Ilait" [Salem, N. 
Y. Chh Rec] 

CHILDREN : 

LS1G. I. Lewis, born January 14, 1779; married Sarah Delavan.-f- 
1817. II. Elizabeth, born 1780 : married Enoch Bouton.+ 



320 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

J»J m - NEHEMIAH STEBBINS lived in South Salem, Westchester Co., N. Y., 

until the war between the United States and England, when he removed 

toe 

to Paulings, Dutchess Co. (now Putnam), where he died. He was an ardent 
Fam. Whig, and took part in the struggle with England, by carrying his gun as a 

19-20. common soldier. 

When he returned from the army, to his home, his features were so 
changed by his old clothes, beard, and ragged appearance, that his wife did 
not recognize him at first sight, but supposed that he was a straggler — who 
were common in those days — and being frightened at his sudden and unex- 
pected appearance, refused him the hospitality of her house, having no one 
with her, except a sister and two children — quite young. A familiar smile 
from his face brought him to her recollection, and he received a hearty 



welcome. 



839. 



I 373 101 24 

LEWIS STEBBINS c - Nehemiah Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Sarah Jessup Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Lieutenant Xehemiah Stebbins and Sarah Jessup; died January 30, 
1813, at Patterson, Putnam County, New York ; married HANNAH DOGGETT 
(or H. Sension [St. John]); occupation, farmer; religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

Benoni, born February 15, 1782. 

Polly, born March 13, 1784; married Richards. 

Esther, born January 29, 1786 ; died unmarried, 1866. 

Lewis, born November 24, 1788; married Rhoda Collins 

Arnold.-f- 
Hannah, born January 6, 1791. 
Nehemiah, born April 10, 1793. 
Sally, born March 9, 1795; died unmarried, 1860. 

840. 

1 373 101 24 

' < Nehemiah Stebbins s Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 
( Sarah Jessup Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

son of Nehemiah Stebbins and Sarah Jessup, was born February 18, 1762, at 
Pound Ridge, New York; died October 22, 1828, at Pawling, New York (or 
Patterson, Putnam County, New York) ; married MARY SCOFIELD, born at 
Poundridge, New York. Occupation, farmer; politics, republican; religion, 
Presbyterian; resided at Pawling and Patterson, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

1825. I. Nehemiah. 

1826. II. Amos. 



1818. 


I. 


1819. 


II. 


1820. 


III. 


1821. 


IV. 


1822. 


V. 


1823. 


VI. 


1824. 


VII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 321 

1827. III. Samuel, married first, Mary Starr; married second, Sallie Ann 

Barnum ; married third, Isabella Morgan. -f- 

1828. IV. Fanny. 

1829. V. Benjamin Jessup, born September 22, 18U4; married Catherine 

Maria Pugsley.-f- 

842. 

MOLLY STEBBINS" Nehemlah Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Sarah Jessup Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

•4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 y 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Sarah Jessup; married JOEL BOUTON; 
born, 1762, at South Salem. New York, who was a son of Gould Bouton and 
Elizabeth Gilbert. He was Justice of the Peace. 

CHILDREN : 

1830. I. Gould Bouton, born May 25, 1779; married Esther Adams. 

1831. II. Hannah Bouton; married Joel Lawrence. 



844. 

NANCY STEBBINS" Nehemiah Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 

/ Abigail Brooks Sarah Mem] Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 i 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Abigail Brooks; died May 29, 1859; mar- 
ried NATHAN ADAMS of South Salem, New York; religion, Presbyterian. 
Resided at South Salem, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

Stebbins Adams, born 1800; married Nancy Avery. 

Abigail Adams, born February 27 (or 6), 1805; married James 

Williamson. -j- 
Mary Adams, born 1807. 

Samuel Adams, born February 17, 1810; married Matilda Webb. 
Geletty (or Celetty) Adams, born February 17. 1810; married 
Edwin Bouton. 
1837. VI. Clara Adams, born 1812 (or 1814) ; married Joseph Banks. 

845. 

i O'TO 1 fl 1 9 ii 

CLARA STEBBINS 1 '- NVheminh Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 

/ Abigail Brooks Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 la >WLAND STEBBINS l - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ( 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was born February 22, 
1783, at South Salem, Westchester County, New York; died November 18, 

21 



1832. 


I. 


1833. 


II. 


1834. 


III. 


1835. 


IV. 


1836. 


V. 



322 STEBBTXS GENEALOGY. 

1865, .it Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut; married November 29, 1809. 
at South Salem. Westchester County, Now York, to BLATCHLEY SMITH, 
born, 1787, at New Canaan. Fairfield County. Connecticut; died October 14, 
1830, at South Salem, New York; occupation, farmer; polities, democrat. Re- 
sided at South Salem, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

L838, I. Mary Elizabeth Smith, born September 12, 1818; married Peter 

Osborne. 

1839. II. William Blatehley Smith, born December 4. 1822; married Louisa 

Sturges.-f- 

1840. III. Clarissa Stebbins Smith, born March 12, 1826; married Orrin 

Adams. 

848. 

I :;-:; 101 --< 

HELIGEE STEBBINS 6 - Nehemiab Stebbins :• Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Abigail Brooks Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Abigail Brooks, was baptized May 14, 
1800, at South Salem, New York; married SAMUEL SEYMOUR, Resided at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN : 

1841. T. Lewis Stebbins Seymour, born August 28, 1810; married first. 

Marietta Smith; married second. Sarah Ann Roberts.d- 

1842. II. Rufus Seymour. 

1843. III. Sherman Seymour. 

855. 

I 375 101 24 

SAMUEL STEBBINS ''•-' t.'s.ph St.-Miins ■ Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni StebWns 3 

( Joanna Smith Surah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

1 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ! 

sen (1 f Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born February 27, 1762 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died November 27, 1836 (T. R.), 
a1 Ridgefield, Connecticut; married June 3, 1782 (T. R.), at Ridgefield. Con- 
necticut, to RUTH WILSON, born March 2, 1762, at Ridgefield, Fairfield 
County, Connecticut ; died May 7, 1850 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut, who 
was a daughter of Ezekiel Wilson and Hannah Rockwell; occupation, farmer; 
politics, whig; religion, Episcopal. Resided at New York. Ridgefield, Con- 
necticut. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Connecticut: 

1844. I. John, born February 1, 1783 (T. R.) ; married Mary Largin.+ 

L845. II. Elizabeth, born January 16, 1785 (T. R.) ; married Gold Haw- 

by. -f- 



SIXTH GENERATION. 323 

1846. III. William, born October 24. 1786 (T. B.) ■ married Bridget Eliza 

Jordan. -4- 

1847. IV. Ruth, born September 16. 1789 (T. R.) ; died September 6, 1851. 

1848. V. Joanna, born December 24. 1793 (T. R.) ; died October 17, 1866 

(T. R.) ; unmarried. 

1849. VI. Samuel, born July 5, 1796 (T. R.) ; died October 15, 1852. 

1850. VII. Sarah, born July 20, 1798 (T. R.) ; died March 3, 1892 (T. R.), 

unmarried. 

1851. VIII. Cecilia, born July ti, 1802 (T. R.) ; married October 16, 1831 

(T. R.i. Amos Hoyt Waterbury.+ 
L852. IX. Mary Emma, bom August 21, 1805 (T. R.) ; married October 16, 
1831 (T. R.), Keeler Dauchy; she died February 19, 1860. 



856. 

NATHAN STEBBINS ,; ] Joseph Stebbins ■• Benjamin Stebblns * BenonI Stebblns 3 

I Joanna Smith Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins j ROWLAND STKBBINS l [• 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born October 16, 1764 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut ; died November 27, 1828 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Connecticut; married May 26. 1791, at Ridgefield, Connecticut, 
to DORCAS ROCKWELL, born April 19. 1770, at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, 
Connecticut: died April 23, 1857 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut, who was a 
daughter of James Rockwell and Ruth Benedict (or Abigail Hawley). Occupa- 
tion, farmer; politics, whig. Resided at Ridgefield, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN, all born at Ridgefield, Conn.: 

L853 I. Russell, born March 1. 1792 (T. R.) ; married first, Ann Eliza 

Davis: married second. Mrs. Mary E. Hewitt.-f- 

1854. II. James, born October 26, 1794 (T. R.) ; died November 10, 1818, 

at Blakely. Alabama. 

1855. III. Charles, born April 24, 1797 (T. R.) ; married Jane Bliss.-f 

1856. IV. Fanny, born April 20, 1800 (T. R.) ; married first, October 2, 

1817, Harvey Betts ; second, Loder. 

1857. V. Nathan Gould, bom May 28, 1802 (T. R.I ; married Ann Eliza 

Kniffen.+ 

1858. VI. Delia, born November 7. 1804 (T. R.) ; died September 29, 1883, 

unmarried (T. R.). 

1859. VII. David Mortimer, born May 11, 1810 (T. R.) ; married Julia Ann 

Clift. + 

1860. VIII. Abigail, born June 20, 1813 (T. R.) ; died August 1, 1889, un- 

married. 



324 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

857. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS '' < Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

/ Joanna Smith Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 l 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born September 30, 1766 
(T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut, died September 26, 1849 (T. R.), at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut; married May 15, 1792 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Con- 
necticut, to ABIGAIL HINES [or ELIZABETH HINE], who died January 
14, 1847 (T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN, born at Ridgefield, Connecticut : 

1861. I. Jesse, born March 27, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Betsey Britto.+ 

1862. II. Jere, born September 11, 1795 (T. H.) ; married Susannah Bene- 

dict. + 

859. 

MARTHA STEBBINS 8 \ Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Joanna Smith Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

4 1 I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born June 17, 1771, at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut; died July 3, 1843; married November 20, 1796, at 
Ridgefield, Connecticut, to JOHN STARR BENEDICT of Danbury, Con- 
necticut, born March 12, 1776, probably at Ridgefield, Connecticut; died 
August 24, 1827, at Richfield Springs, New York, who was a son of Theophilus 
Benedict and Mary . 

CHILDREN: 

1863. I. Maria Benedict, born October 19, 1797 ; married Rufus Eldred. 
1S64. II. Marinda Benedict, born October 19, 1797; died January 14, 1798. 

1865. III. John Harlow Benedict, born August 26, 1799; married Louisa 

Loomis. 

1866. IV. Ann Benedict, born April 20, 1802; married Alfred Patten of 

Herkimer. New York. 

1867. V. Ira Benedict (Rev.), born February 15, 1803; married Julia Ann 

Delong. 

1868. VI. Mary Benedict, born September 12, 1805; married Russell Catlin. 

860. 



ISAAC STEBBINS 8 ■} Joseph Stebbins G Benjamin Stel s4 Benoni Stebbins 3 

( Joar 



375 101 24 

ebbins r. Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebb.„. 

Joanna Smith Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

1 i 

ehblns2 KnWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Inne Munden Sarah i 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born February 22, 1776 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Connecticut ; died October. 1828, at Broome, New York; married 



1869. 


I. 


1870. 


II. 


1871. 


III. 


1872. 


IV. 


1873. 


V. 


1874. 


VI. 



SIXTH i : ITERATION. 325 

;it South Salem. New York, to SARAH SUTHERLAND, born December, 1780, 
at Westchester, Duchess County. New York; died March 18, 1856, at Owego, 
Tioga County, New York, who was a daughter of Stephen Sutherland. Occupa- 
t ion. millwright. Resided at Broome, Schoharie County, Now York. 

CHILDREN : 

Emeline; married Calvin 1! sher.-f- 

Elon. born December 5, 1808; married Harriet Witherell.+ 
"William Vanness, born 1810; married Teressa Waring.-f 
Judith ; died aged 20 years. 

Betsey, born March It',. 1816; married Jehial S. Finch. + 
• lane A., born August 1. 1819 it 1818) : married Russel Humph- 
rey. + 

1875. VII. Lewis, born 1821 or L820) ; married Laura Turrell.+ 

861. 

»^w» nnvmnwrn , \ "• 7; ' "" 24 

POLLY STEBBINS 'M Joseph Su-I>i, Ins r- Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins 3 

I Joanna Smith Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards 

1 1 / 

John st i-i,i, ins - ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Joanna Smith, was born November 26, 1778 
(T. R.), at Ridgefield, Connecticut; died December 14, 1811; married No- 
vember 22, 1800 (T. R.i. at Ridgefield, Connecticut, to EBENEZER HOYT, 
born November 14, 1779, at Ridgefield, Connecticut; died February 11, 1861, 
at Ridgefield, Connecticut, who was a son of Samuel Hoyt and Elizabeth 
Olmstead. Resided at Ridgefield, Connecticut. 

CHILDREN: 

1876. I. Maria Hoyt, born October 9, 1801 ; married December 22, 1830, 

Edward Benedict. 

1877. II. Stebbins Hoyt, born November In (or IT". 1803; married June 3, 

1828, Sally Ann Bennett. 

1878. III. Ebenezer Benjamin Hoyt, born October 8, 1805; married No- 

vember 19, 182S, Mary Jane Reynolds. 

1879. IV. Elizabeth Hoyt. born January :!. 1807; married Daniel Lamoreux. 

1880. V. Polly Emily Hoyt. born November (or December) 14, 1809; mar- 

ried March 15, 1829, William Bonton. 

864. 

, 382 lis 27 

ASA WRIGHT 6 - Hannah Wait 6 Elizabeth Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins s 

I Asa Wright William Wait Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 , 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah > 

son of Hannah Wait and Asa Wright, was born November, 1741, at North- 
ampton, Massachusetts; died November 28, 1786, at Northampton, Massa- 
chusetts; married July 14, 1763, at Northampton, Massachusetts, to ESTHER 



1882. 


II. 


1883. 


III. 


1884. 


IV. 


1885. 


V. 


1886. 


VI. 


1887. 


VII. 


1888. 


VIII. 


1889. 


IX. 


1890. 


X. 


1891. 


XL 


1892. 


XII. 



326 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

WRIGHT, born January 22. 1745, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of John Wright and Phehe Strong. 

CHILDREN : 

1881. I. Cynthia Wright, born September 9, 1764; married Levi Kel- 

logg. 

Asa Wright, born March 23, 1766. 

Naomi Wright, born January 27, 1768 ; died young. 

Joseph Wright, born 1769 ; died young. 

Orange Wright, born October 7, 1770 ; married S. Curtis. 

Josiah Wright, born January 10, 1773; married Amy Cornish. 4- 

Luther Wright, born January, 1775. 

Naomi Wright, bom December 15, 1776; married John Phelps. 

Joseph Wright, born December 13, 1778; married Charlotte 
Davis. 

Esther Wright, born March 18, 1781 ; married Luther Smith. 

Zenas Wright, born December 8, 1782. 

Abner Wright, born January 23, 1785; married Elizabeth Bur- 
ton. 
1893. XIII. Eli Wright, born February 10, 1788. 



870. 

391 122 27 

THANKFUL STEBBINS 6 I Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins * Thomas Stebbins 3 

) Thankful Belding Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ItnWLAND STEBBINS l c 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah ' 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Thankful Beldins. was born November, 1745, 
at Vernon, Vermont; died April 9 (or 19), 1776; married June 29, 1775, to 
ELIIIU ROOT of Guilford, Vermont, born January 27, 1744 (or 1745), who 
was a son of Samuel Root and Mary Alexander. Removed to Guilford, Ver- 
mont, about 1783. 

CHILDREN : 
1894. I. Jesse S. Root, baptized July 7, 1776. 



871. 

391 122 27 

MARY STEBBINS 8 J Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i Thomas Stebbins a 

( Thankful Beldins Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

Fohn Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ! 
ill Bartlett Sarah ' 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Thankful Belding, was born June 6 (or 28), 
1747. at Vernon, Vermont; died October 14, 1774, at Guilford, Vermont; mar- 
ried June 22. 1773, to Lieutenant TIMOTHY ROOT; born July 27, 1743: died 
December 12, 1843, who was a son of Samuel Root and Mary Alexander. Set- 
tled in Guilford, Vermont. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 327 

873. 

*{!*1 122 27 

ELIJAH STEBBINS Jose| - Joseph Stebbins * Thomas Stebbins a 

/ Thankful Belding Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 



4 ! I 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Abigail Bartlett Surah * 

son nf Joseph Stebbins and Thankful Belding, was born .January (i, 1751, at 
Vernon, Windham County, Vermonl ; died January 3, 1821. at Vernon, Ver- 
mont; married about 1774 at Hatfield, Massachusetts, to BEULAH DICKIN- 
SON, born May 25, 17.~>4. at Hatfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died 
February 10, 1822. who was a daughter of Gideon Dickinson and Rebecca 
; occupation, farmer. Resided at Vernon, Vermont. 

I HILDREN: 

L895. I. Mary, born September In. 1775; died April 20, 1777. 

1896. II. Mary, horn 177s : married Zadock Wrighl 

L897 III. Thankful, horn Jul} 1". 177!'; died .May 11, 1798. 

1898. IV. Rebecca, horn March 1. 1781 ; died March 20, 1781. 

1899. V. Rebecca, born 1784; married Love! Johnson. 

1900. VI. Elijah, born May 30, 1786; married first, Roxana Parmenter; 

second, Abigail Ehm i 
L901. VII. Gideon 1).. horn aboul 1788; married Betsey Dickinson. -4- 

1902. VIII. George R., born -Inly 8, 1790; married Sarah Perry. + 

1903. IX. Harriet; married Stephen Perry of Warwick, Massachusetts. 

1904. X. Samuel, horn May 12. 1795; died October 2. 1798. 

1905. XI. William, horn February 2:;. 1799; married Nancy Newell. + 

875. 

;'ti 12° 27 

ELIAKIM STEBBINS ' ' I eph Stel Ins5 Joseph Stebbins * Thomas Stebbins 3 

( Thankful Belding Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

1 1 | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Abigail Itartlntl Sarah 1 

son of Joseph Stebbins am! Thankful Belding, was horn November 17, 1753, at 
Vernon. Vermont; died July 28, 1836, at Vernon, Windham County, Vermont; 
married August 4. 1785. at Deerfield, Massachusetts, to REBECCA HAWKS, 
born July 4. 1753, at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died Feb- 
ruary 9, 1816, at Vernon, Vermont, or Deerfield, Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of Colonel John Hawks, the famous Indian fighter, and Elizabeth 
Nims; occupation, farmer; polities, whig; religion, Congregationalist. Re- 
sided at Vernon, Vermont, and Xorthfield. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

Solomon, born .June 28, 1786; married Nancy Perry. + 
Eliakim, horn June 17. 1789: married March lit. 1815, Elizabeth 

Morley : no issue. 
Rebecca, born February 29, 1792; married Eli Lee.-(- 
John, born January 15. 1794; married Harriet Houghton. -\- 



1906. 


I. 


1907. 


II. 


1908 


III. 


1909. 


IV. 



328 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

876. 

, 39] 122 27 

ABNER STEBBINS G \ Joseph Stebbins ■■ Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stehhins 3 

( Thankful Belding Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 ) 

John Stehhins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Thankful Belding, was born July 18, 1755, at 
Vernon, Vermont; died September IS, 1836, al Vernon, Vermont; married 
MINDWELL MARSH of Montague. Massachusetts; died August 3, 1837, at 
Montague, Massachusetts. Resided at Guilford and Vernon, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

1910. I. Lucy, born September 9, 1782; married in 1813, Jesse Gains. 

1911. II. Abner, born February 8 (or 6), 1785: married Hannah Johnson. 

He died February 24, 1863. 

1912. in. Henry, born February 24, 1787; married September 18, 1815, 

Rebecca Jacobs. 

1913. IV. Lyman, born November 25. 1789: married Tyler; she 

died April, 1863. 

1914. V. Tabitha, born February 15, 1791; married Joseph Gains. 

1915. VI. Zebina, born August 20, 1795; married Eunice Munn. 



878. 

30° 122 27 

JOSEPH STEBBINS '■ Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stehhins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

( Thankful Belding Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i '- 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Thankful Belding, was baptized March 1, 1761, at 
Vernon, Vermont; died at Watertown, New York: married to SARAH SEV- 
ERANCE of Bernardston. Massachusetts. He married second, ELIZABETH 
EDDY of Guilford, Vermont; born December 14, 1770; died July 14, 1863. 
Resided at Vernon, Vermont. 

CHILDREN: 

Joseph; married Jemima Taping.-)- [See Unidentified.] 
Israel Johnson: married first. Sylvia Lewis: married second, 

Debbv Williams. -f- 
Henry ; died young. 

Sally; married Buckley of Freeport, Illinois. 

Thankful; married Major Albro Houghton. 
Daniel, born 1S03 ; married Asenatli Henry.+ 

Samuel ; married Harris of Vernon, Vermont. 

Calvin; died young. 



1916. 


T. 


1917. 


II. 


1918. 


III. 


1919. 


IV. 


1920. 


V. 


1921. 


VI. 


1922. 


VII. 


1923. 


VIII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 329 

880. 

LEVI STEBBINS ° \ Zebediah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

) Thankful Graves .Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah > 

daughter of Zebediah Stebbins and Thankful Graves, was born February 18, 
1767, at Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died July 19, 1S26, at 
Lancaster, Coos County. New Hampshire; married September 10, 1787, at 
Taunton, Bristol County. Massachusetts, to ADAH GARDNER, born June 5, 
1767, at Taunton. Bristol County. Massachusetts; died October 28, 1846, at 
Lancaster, Coos County. New Hampshire; moved to Lancaster, New Hamp- 
shire, in 1816. 

CHILDREN: 

Gratia, born June L0, L788; died March 29, 1861, unmarried. 

Adolphus, born November 11, 1789: married May, 1814, in 
Massachusetts, — ; he died December 30, 1856. 

Sally, horn July 10, 1791 ; married December 1, 1814. in Ver- 
mont, Field: she died November 15, 1844. 

Daniel, born March 10, 1793; married March 10, 1821, Louisa 
Moore: he died April 25, 1869. 

Electa, born January 3. 179."). 

Fanny, burn November 15, 1796; died March 3, 1863, unmarried. 

Eli. born September 18, 1798; married December 20. 1828. Eliza 
i loss: he died May 1. 1841. [See Unidentified, E.] 

Sophia, born October 24. 1800; married John Wilson. + 

Charles Dennett, born September 21. 1804; married Martha 

Brackett Spaulding.-)- 
Chester, born October 17. 1806; married Laura Quimby.-|- 

Amanda, born January 29. 1809; died May 3d. 1896, unmarried. 

Levi, born September 11. 1811; died October 12, 1834, unmar- 
ried. 
1936. XIIT. Mary G., born July 8, 1815; married March, 1S49, at Dover, 

New Hampshire, ; she died November 14, 

1882. [See Unidentified, J. and S.] 

884. 

",'i [ 122 °7 

ENSIGN JOSIAH STEBBINS"-' Josiah Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

( Mary Howe Marv Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Mary Howe, was born January 15, 1758; died May 
9, 1806, at South Winchester, New Hampshire •. married MARTHA BELDING. 
born April 14, 1766 ( ?), who was probably a daughter of Stephen Belding and 
Martha . Resided at South Winchester, New Hampshire. 

CHILDREN : 

1937. I. Josiah. born September 23, 1802 ; died May 12, 1808. 



1924. 


I. 


1925. 


II. 


1926. 


III. 


1927. 


IV. 


1928. 


V. 


1929. 


VI. 


L930. 


VII. 


1931. 


VIII. 


1932. 


IX. 


1933. 


X. 


1934. 


XL 


1935. 


XII. 



330 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1938. II. Hial. 

1939. III. Clark, born 1804; married Abigail Wright.+ 

The following inscription is found on the stone which marks the grave in 
the cemetery at South Winchester, New Hampshire : 

"ENSIGN JOSIAH STEBBINS 

died May 9th 1806 

in the 49th year 

of his age. 

Here lies the dust of a Companion dear 

To all Obliging & to all sincere 

May all surviving friends submisive stand 

And own the Justice of Gods powerful hand." 

885. 

DR. ARAD STEBBINS 8 -] .Insiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

/ Mary Howe Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 
John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 
Abigail liartlett Sarah \ 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Mary Howe, was born October 21, 1759, at Hinsdale, 
New Hampshire; died April 30, 1828, at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont; 
married December 18 (or 28), 1789, to MARY KENT, born January 18, 1766, 
at Newbury, Orange County. Vermont; died October 29, 1835, at Bradford, 
Vermont, who was a daughter of Jacob Kent and Mary White; profession, 
physician. Resided at Bradford, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

,, ' ! " I. Polly, bom October 17, 1790; died April 23. 1791. 

1941. II. Mary, born January 29, 1792; married Alfred Corliss.+ 

1942. III. Sophia, born February 9, 1794; died April 6, 1853, unmarried. 

1943. IV. Lucy, born January 3, 1796; married Theodore Dame.4- 

1944. V. Betsey, born September 12, 1797: married Nicholas W. Ayer.-f 

1945. VI. Matilda, born September 19, 1799; died July 10, 1849, at Ox- 

ford, Massachusetts. 
1946 ' v'H. Louisa, born June 10, 1801; married Daniel Moulton.+ 
1947. VIII. Arad. born January 16, 1803: married Eliza Stoddard.+ 

IX. Harriet, born March 10. 1805 (or 1806) ; married 

Ward.-f 

j;^'„ DR A.RAD STEBBINS studied medicine with Dr. Dickermond of Brattle- 

f v, r "' '""■"• Vt - ;infl surgery with Dr. Goodhue of Putney. Nathan Smith, subse- 

tlv Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine, at Dartmouth 
College, was his fellow student. We have not the date of his commencing 
business in Bradford, Vt., but it was some time before 1790, as a town meeting 
was held that year at his house, and it is known that for some time after his 
coming here he boarded in the family of Dr. Andross, whose wife was his aunt. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 331 

DR. STEBBINS was a sensible, affable, wideawake, energetic man; and had 
an extensive medical practice here, for about thirty years. 

He built a large, and for those days fine, house near the north end of the 
village, to be occupied, not only as a family residence, but for the accommoda- 
tion of travelers and boarders. After his decease, this was known as the 
Vermont House, and by successive proprietors kept as a hotel, until June 18, 
1871, when, in the ownership of R. W. Chamberlin, it accidentally took fire and 
was consumed. A fine residence was built on the same spot, in 1875. under the 
care and at the expense of Mr. Harvey Nourse of this place. 

DR. STEBBINS represented Brattleboro in the state Legislature of 1805. 
In the year 1 s 1 4 . the doctor and his wife became members of the Congrega- 
tional church, on profession, and so continued during the remainder of their 
lives. 

About the year 1818, while DOCTOR STEBBINS was walking homeward 
and alone one dark evening, from the house of his father, where he had been 
a! lending a Library Society meeting, he had the misfortune to step off the 
side of a bridge across a ravine, since filled with earth, near the residence of 
J. A. Hardy, by which fall he received a concussion of the brain, which put 
an end t<> his medical practice, and from which he never entirely recovered. 



887. 

'i l.'L' 27 

ELIHU STEBBINS *''-' .l"»i.-tli strl.l.ii! Joseph Stebbins i Thomas Stebbins 3 

I Mary Howe Mary Williams Rlinabeth Wrighl 

rohn Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ' 
i Bartletl Sarah * 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Mary Howe, was born May 7. 1762, at Northfield, 
Franklin County. Massachusetts; died April 23, 1846, at Hinsdale. Cheshire 
County, New Hampshire: married March 24. 1786, at Hinsdale. New Hamp- 
shire, to LUCRETIA WRIGHT, born March 1. 1763, at Northfield. Franklin 
County, Massachusetts; died December 7. 184:1. at Hinsdale. New Hampshire, 
who was a daughter of Eldad Wright and Anne Taylor. Occupation, farmer; 
religion, Protestant. Resided at Hinsdale. New Hampshire. 

CHILDREN : 

Miranda, born November 22, 17>7: died February 3, 1803. 

Thankful, born November 10. 1789; married Sampson Evans. 

Lucretia, born November 2, 1791; died October 17. 1798. 

Infant, born April 15, 1793; died April 15, 1793. 

Elihu. born March 27, 1794; married Sarah Gay Hooker. 4- 

Polina. born March 2, 1796; died October 10, 1798. 

Jerusha, born March 24. 1798; married James H. Davenport; 

she died February 20. 1866. 
Loekhart W., born June 3, 1800; married Caroline Bascom.4- 
Lucretia. born February 25, 1802; died May 15, 1813. 
Miranda, born November (i, 1804: married first, James Parker: 

married second. Arad Cooper: married third, Judd Nash. 



1949. 


I. 


1950. 


II. 


1951. 


III. 


1952. 


IV. 


1953. 


V. 


1954. 


VI. 


1955. 


VII. 


1956. 


VIII. 


1957. 


IX. 


1958. 


X. 



332 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

889. 

, 394 122 27 

ELI STEBBINS ° t Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebb ins 3 

iLi oiiiuuiwu | Mary Howe Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 , 

John SI. Mi ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

si mi of Josiah Stebbins and Mary Howe, was born February 1, 1767; died 
February 10, 1844 ; married Sibyl Symonds of Bradford, Vermont. Resided at 
Smith Winchester, New Hampshire. 

CHILDREN : 

1959. I. Arad, born 1796 ; married Wealthy Cook Smith.+ 

1960. II. Ilia!, born 1798; married Sophronia Smith. + 

1961. III. Eli. 

L962. IV. Olive; married Timothy Smith. 

1963. V. Myra ; married David Johnson. 

1964. VI. Eliza ; married Warren Lyman. -(- 

1965. VII. Sibyl; married Nelson Holton.+ 

L966. VIII. William, born 1810; married Mary Ann Lyman.+ 

892. 

:i!i4 122 27 

MATILDA STEBBINS M Josiah Stebbins o Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

I Mary Howe Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

daughter of Josiah Stebbins and Mary Howe, was born March 3, 1774, at 
Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; died July 3, 1854, at Win- 
chester, New Hampshire; married May, 1804, to ISAAC BAKER, born 1777 
at Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Occupation, saddle- 
maker. Resided at Northfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

L967. I. Arad Stebbins Baker, born June 23, 1805; married Lusena M. 

Brackett.-)- 

ISAAC BAKER lived in Northfield, Mass., and, for a while, in Dummerston, 
Vermont, hi May, 1806, he went away and his wife never saw him again. 

MRS. BAKER lived for a time, with her father, and afterwards with her 
brother, Dr. Arad Stebbins, at Bradford, Vermont. Later she became house- 

per for Miller & Oriswold, merchants of Hinsdale, N. H. ; and then kept 
house for 'Squire Nevers, a lawyer of Northfield, Mass. She was a model 
ekeeper, noted for neatness and good order. 

She kept her son with her until he was old enough to work out, after 
which she kept house for a while in Northfield, her son providing for her. 
After his marriage, she went to live with him, and spent the remainder of her 
life there. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 333 



907. 



, 199 124 27 

ASAHEL STEBBENS ''■ J Asahel Stebl Asahel Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

t Lydia Ilarwood Sarah Petty Elizabeth Wright 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ' 
Abigail Bartletl Sarah * 

son nt' Asahel Stebbins and Lydia Harwood, was born May 30, 1750, at 
Northfield, Franklin County. Massachusetts; died July 26, 1822. at Northfield, 
Massachusetts; married March 18, 1771. at Northfield, Massachusetts, to 
SUSANNA FIELD, horn July 10, 1751, a1 Northfield, Massachusetts; died 
April 9, 1835, at Northfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Captain 
Seth Field and Susanna Doolittlr. Resided at Northfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Eliphas, horn September 26, 1771. 

Olive, bora January 20, 1774; married Nathaniel Collins. 
Thomas, born November 9, 1776; married Polly Willard. 
IV. Susanna Field, horn January 13, 1779; married January 31, 

1800, Thomas Durkee. 
Lydia, horn October 8, 1781 ; married January 10, 1806, Zebulon 

Burr. 
Cyrils, horn November 27. L783; married first. Mercy Morgan; 

married second. Orrell 'Dean' Jones.-f- 
Asahel, born July 27. 1786; married first, Mary Scott; married 

second, Lucy Lombard; married third, Widow Chamberlain. 
Mary, horn duly 27. 1786; died September 6, 1788. 
Francis, horn March 20, 1792; died March 6, 1860. 

The name of ASAHEL STEBBLNS is included in a list of polls aud estates Hist, of 

North- 
in Northfield, Massachusetts, in 1771. I See Appendix E.l Held, 

p 319 

lie was corpora] of Captain Eliakim Smith's Company. Colonel Ward's M; I SS V 
Regiment, enlisting- on June 1, 1775. time of service two months and five days, g|£ 0, 
roll dated August 1, 1775. He also served as poral of Captain Moses Kel- 
logg 's Company, in the same regiment. Both companies did service at the 
siege of the Boston army. lie enlisted again August 22, 1777, in Captain 
Muses Harvey's Company, Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge's Regiment. This 
Company was raised for service at Saratoga, to re-inforee the Northern army. 
He was discharged November 2!). 1777, his time of service being three months ^ iS th? £ 
and seventeen days. [See Appendix B.] aeld j 

In the seating of the meeting-house, in 1780, ASAIIFL STEBBINS had 
pew No. 28. 

ASAHEL STEBBINS JR. was selectman of Northfield in 1835, 1836, 183S, p- 364 - 
and 1839, and was also Representative to the General Court in 1839. 



1968, 


I. 


1969. 


II. 


1970. 


III. 


1971. 


IV. 


1972. 


V. 


1973. 


VI. 


1971. 


VII. 


1975. 


VIII. 


1976. 


IX. 



334 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

911. 

400 124 27 

DARIUS STEBBINS '• 1 Thomas Stebbins 5 Asahel Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 

/ Anna Chamberlain Sarah Petty Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 I 

Stebbins 2 KOWLAND STEBBINS l '. 

Abigail Harriett Sarah \ 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Anna Chamberlain, was born April 17, 1759, at 
Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died August 2, 1819; married 
November 28 (or 18), 1782, to LOUISA MERRICK, born March 29, 1763; died 
•I ;inuary 19 (or 14), 1854. Occupation, farmer: religion, Protestant. 

CHILDREN: 

Edith G, born November 4. 17S3 ; married Munson Winchell.-r- 
Anna, born December 13, 1785 ; died February 11, 1818. 

Polly, born November 9, 1787 ; died September 18, 1833. 
Sarah, born September 20, 1789 ; married Darius Brewer ; she 

died October 23, 1875. 
Cyrus Darius, born March 1, 1792; married Nancy Beach. + 
Asa. born September 27. 1794; married Marilla L. Eggleston.-)- 
Ellis L., born October 30. 1796 ; died April 28, 1841. 
Harriet, born December 30, 1798; married Luther Mills. 

Barnabas Merrick, born March 21, 1801 ; married Roxalana 

Gleason.+ 
William, born November 15, 1803 ; died January 10, 1810. 

Louisa; married Freeman Hancock. 
Manning, born April 30, 1807; died January 6, 1827. 

913. 

400 1L'4 27 

LYDIA STEBBINS "- Thomas Stebbins 5 Asahel Si.-lil.ins 4 Thomas slebbins 3 

(Anna Chamberlain Sarah Petty Elizabeth Wright 

4 1 1 

..ohn Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ' 

ill Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Thomas Stebbins and Anna Chamberlain, was born at Northfield, 
Massachusetts; died November 27, 1829, at Oramel, Allegany County, New 
York; married July 10, 1786. at Leyden, Massachusetts, to JOHN CUNNA- 
BELL, born June 28, 1765, at Boston, Massachusetts; died 1855 at Oramel. 
New York, who was a son of John Cunnabell and Sarah Crafts. 

CHILDREN, all born at Leyden, Massachusetts: 
T. Sophia Cunnabell, born September 10, 1787; married Roswell 

Stevens. 

II. William Cunnabell. born May 15, 1790; married Sabra Rider. 
1991. HI. Thomas Cunnabell. born December 19, 1792; married Matilda 
Babcock. 
IV John Cunnabell, born April 19. 1797; married Lydia Daggett. 
V. Julia Cunnabell, born July 15, 1802; married Nicholas Lane 
Davis. 
'1. VI. Crafts Cunnabell, born .March 24, 1805; married Rebecca Davis. 



1977. 


I. 


1978. 


II. 


1979. 


III. 


1980. 


IV. 


1981. 


V. 


L982. 


VI. 


1983. 


VII. 


1984. 


VIII. 


1985. 


IX. 


1986. 


X. 


1987. 


XI. 


1988. 


XII. 



SIXTH GENERATION. 335 

918. 

109 14.", 30 

POLLY SHELDON 6 ■! Baniel Sheldon 5 SouthwelH iStebbins3 

) Mary Harmon Jonathan Sheidon William Southwell 

4 1 i 

John Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ' 
Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Daniel Sheldon and Mary Harmon, died 1786; married EBEX- 
EZER HUBBARD, born 17(15: died at Orwell, Vermont. Occupation, farmer; 
religion, Congregational isi . Resided al Orwell, Vermont. 

CHILDREN: 

L995. I. Polly Hubbard. 

1996. II. Esther Hubbard. 

1997. III. Ebenezer Hubbard, born 1774. 

1998. IV. Sally Hubbard. 

1999 V. Chloe Hubbard, born September 30, 1778; married Artemidorus 

Bascom.+ 

2000. VI. Oliver Hubbard. 

2001. VII. Oliver Hubbard, born February, 1783. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 

925. 

41 N 175 41 

NOAH STEBBINS T \ Noah Stebbins e Samuel Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 > 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Noah Stebbins ami Margret Stebbins, was born Feb. 12, 1766 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died June 7, 1828 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; mar- 
ried Jan. 5th. 1792, at Wilbraham, Mass., to [No. 997] ANNA STEBBINS 
(T. R.), born Feb. 4th, 1764, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died March 10. 1860 (or 
1861), who was a daughter of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger. Resided at 
Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Ferocia, born April 2, 1793 (T. R.) ; married Ephraim Fuller, Jr. 
Scmphronia, born May 10, 1794 (T. R.) ; married Nov. 18, 

1818, Daniel Mixer (T. R.). 
Minerva, born Jan. 3. 1796 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 14, 1839 (T. R.). 
Anna Miranda, born July 25, 1797; died Jan. 11, 1798 (T. R.). 
Anna Miranda, born Oct. 13. 1798 (T. R.) ; died Mar. 7, 1838 

(T. R.). 
Almira, born Oct. 11, 1800; died May 10, 1845 (T. R.). 
Noah Granger, horn July 2, 1802 (T. R.) ; married Sophia 
Hitchcock.+ 
2009. VIII. Henry Badger, born Jan. 20. 1806 (T. R.) ; died Dec. 16, 1833. 

[See Unidentified, H.] 
'-'nlii. IX. Lucinda, born Jan. 23, 1808 (T. R.) ; married Edwin Walkley. 



926. 

AZARIAH STEBBINS- 7 J Noah Stebbins e Samuel Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ', 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah S 

of Noah Stebbins and Margarel Stebbins, was born Oct. 27, 1767 (T. R.), 
al Wilbraham, Mass.; died April 5. 1855, at Hartland, Hartford Co., Ct.; 
married March 19, 1793. at East Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., to MORIAH 
GRANGER, born Oct. 8, 1773, at Suffield; died Jan. 24, 1863, at Hartland, 
' t., who was a daughter of Closes Granger and Deborah Eno. Occupation, 
rmer; politics, democrat; religion, Congregationalist. Resided at Simsbury, 
Ct., until 1806; then at Hartland, Ct., until he died. 

336 



2002. 


I. 


2003. 


II. 


2004. 


III. 


2005. 


IV. 


2006. 


V. 


2007. 


VI. 


2008. 


VII. 








No. 031. 
I.I I Hi:]; STEBBINS. 



N(i. 2000. ELIZABETH KITH STEBBINS, 
No. 3701. LILLA LOUISE STEBBINS. 




a I' c '1 e £ 

:SII>KX< I m| No 048, ■ 'AITAIN BLISS STEBBINS, WILLI AMSTOWN, VT. 
Bui It early Id 1800. 

I! st, 'i. 1, ins (No. 2061) e Susan E, Rtenbins (No. 3786). 

Si, 1,1, ins (No. ■Jii.'.'.i 1. a. Chester Flint. 

. !. BrlsBs Stebhins (Wife of No. 2001). f. Mrs. Chester Flint, 



2011. 


I. 


2012. 


II. 


2013. 


III. 


2014. 


IV. 


2015. 


V. 


2016. 


VI. 


2017. 


VII. 


2018. 


VIII. 


2019. 


IX. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 337 

CHILDREN: 

Electa M., bom Oct. 25, 1794; died Oct. 26, 1854; unmarried. 
A. Milton, born July 28, 1796 ; died Nov. 17, 1815. 
Deborah, born May 27, 1798; married Orris Giddings.+ 
Virgil, born Jan. 7, 1801 ; died Sept. 22, 1803. 
Virgil, born Jan. 11, 1803; married Lucy R. "Wright. 
"Warren, born Feb. 16, 1807; married Chloe A. "Williams. 
Melissa, born Oct. 11, 1809: married Munson Merriam.4- 
Luther Holcomb, born March 19, 1812; married Julia "Webster. 
Samuel Dwight, born Apr. 23, 1814; married Laura L. Burn- 
ham. 4- 

928. 

ELIJAH STEBBINS " ^ Noah Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

( Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 , 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Noah Stebbins and Margaret Stebbins, was born Jan. 14, 1772 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; married Sept. 29, 1796 (T. R.), at Brimiield, Mass., to 
EUNICE MILLER, died at Brimfield, Mass. Profession, Methodist preacher. 
Resided at "Wilbraham, Mass. ("Mother of preacher") 

CHILDREN : 
2020. I. ' Alpheus, born Mar. 15, 1798. 

931. 

LUTHER STEBBINS 7 -j Noah SteM, ins •■ Samuel Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 

( Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 , 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ■ ) 

son of Noah Stebbins and Margaret Stebbins, was born June 12, 1777 (T. R.), 
at "Wilbraham. Mass.; died Aug. 18, 1860 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; mar- 
ried Nov. 6, 1805 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.. to PHEBE HITCHCOCK, 
born Aug. 31, 17S3, at South "Wilbraham, Mass.; died Mar. 8, 1854, at "Wil- 
braham, Mass., who was a daughter of Aaron Hitchcock and Desire Maxwell 
Occupation, farmer. Resided at "Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born in Wilbraham : 

Orson, born July 9, 1807 (T. R.) ; married Nancy Barnes.-f- 
Laura, born March 12, 1809 (T. R.) ; married Smith Calkins.+ 
Margaret, born Feb. 4, 1812 (T. R.) ; married Aug. 4, 1830 
(T. R.), Isaac W. Leach. 

2024. IV. Desire, born Sept. 23, 1814 (T. R.) ; died March 2nd, 1845 

(T. R.). 

2025. V. Sally, born Oct. 23, 1816 (T. R.) ; married Manassah Knowlton. 



2021. 


I. 


2022. 


II. 


2023. 


III. 



338 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2026. "VI. Milton, born June 8, 1819 (T. R.) ; married Angeline H. 

Wood.+ 

2027. VII. Phebe, born Dee. 13, 1820 (T. R.) ; married Oct. 8, 1846, at 

Somers, Ct., to Seymour Kibbe. 

2028. VIII. Hiram, born April 6, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Mary Houghton. 

2029. IX. Lucia, born June 28, 1825 (T. R.) ; married Mar. 31, 1847 

(T. R.), Stebbins Posket. 

934. 

PERSIS STEBBINS 7 \ Noah Stebbins e Samuel Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

( Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton Hannab Hitchcock 

6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ', 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Noah Stebbins and Margaret Stebbins, was born Sept. 23, 1784 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; died March 1, 1866, at Springfield, Mass.; mar- 
ried Aug. 29, 1810, at Wilbraham, Mass., to DANIEL MILLS HITCHCOCK, 
born Nov. 20, 1787, at Barkhamstead, Ct. ; died March 31, 1844, at Barkham- 
stead, Ct., who was a son of Daniel Hitchcock and Chloras Mills. Occupation, 
farmer. 

CHILDREN : 

2030. I. Daniel Hitchcock, born May 28, 1811, at Barkhamstead; married 

Feb. 23, 1854, to Emily Giddings. 

2031. II. Ursida Hitchcock, born July 9, 1815 ; died Oct. 30, 1845. 

943. 

CHLOE STEBBINS 7 -j Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins i 
( Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss Hanna Hitchcock 

6 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born May 7, 1769 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Jan. 19, 1854, at Williamstown, Vt. ; married to 
WILLIAM FLETCHER. 

CHILDREN : 

I. John Fletcher, graduate of Dartmouth College, died at Natchez 
Miss. 

2033. II. Enos Fletcher ; lawyer and minister. 

2034. III. William Fletcher. 

2035. IV. Samuel Fletcher. 

2036. V. Mary Fletcher; married Beckwith. 

2037. VI. Margaret A. Fletcher; married Jackson. 

2038. VII. Elizabeth Fletcher. 

2039. VIII. Roxana Fletcher, born Oct. 31, 1806; married [No. 2046] Isaac 

Stebbins.-f- 

2040. LX. Jane Fletcher. 

2041. X. John Fletcher. 



2042. 


I. 


20-43. 


II. 


2044. 


III. 


2045. 


TV. 


2046. 


V. 


2047. 


VI. 


2048. 


VII. 


2049. 


VIII. 


2050. 


IX. 


2051. 


X. 



SEVEXTH GENERATION. 339 

944. 

_ _ i 425 176 41 

ABYRAM STEBBINS " - Enos St.-lil,ins « J.mathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 / 

Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born March 5, 1771 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died March 5, 1843. at Barton, N. Y.; married 1794 to 

MARGARET WEBSTER, born 1 30, 1775, at Conn.; died Nov. 15, 1851, 

at Barton, N. Y.. who w;is a daughter of Lemuel Webster of Cortland Co., 

N. Y., and Margaret . Occupation, farmer; polities, republican; 

religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

Margaret, born Jan. 10, 1796; married John Phillips. + 
Electa Jane, born Dec. 14, 1798; married Thomas Morrison.+ 

Salmon, born 7. 1800; married Priseilla Chapman. + 

Abyram, Jr., born May 18, 1S02: married Anna Hasbrook.+ 
Isaac Kinney, born June 12, 1804 ; married Roxanna Fleteher.-j- 
Champion, born April 25, 1806 ; married Philenda Webster. -f- 
Lovisa, born Oct. 2, 1809; married Sylvester Kimble. + 
Eleanor, born 1810 ; married Noah Field. -4- 
Lemuel, born 1813 ; married Phebe Maria Carpenter. -{- 
Emily, born June 12, 1815 ; married Chester Brown. + 

946. 

I 42f> 176 

CAPTAIN BRAINARD STEBBINS ~ Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan stebbins 5 

I Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 

41 6 2 1 / 

Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i • 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born Feb. 25, 1773 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Aug. 11, 1838. at Walden, Vt. ; married Dec. 1, 1803, 
to MARGARET REED, died June 18, 1863, who was a daughter of Mathew 
Reed and Elizabeth Reed. 

CHILDREN : 

2052. I. Fanny Reed, born Aug. 20th, 1804; married Rev. John 

Wooster.-f- 

2053. II. Freegrace L., born Feb. 20. 1806 ; died Sept. 12, 1808. 

2054. III. Brainard, born July 8, 1808; married Betsy G. Pierce.+ 

2055. IV. Freegrace Leavitt, bom Feb. 22, 1S13 ; married but had no chil- 

dren. 

2056. V. Caroline M.. born Mar. 26, 1816; unmarried; died Oct. 2, 1846, 

at Williamstown, Vt. 

CAPTAIN BRAINARD STEBBINS served a seven years' apprenticeship 
to learn the clothiers trade, which included the fulling and coloring of cloth, 
for which he prepared the dyes himself. 

He was chosen Surveyor of Highways at Williamstown. Vermont, in 1802. 



340 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Vt. Hist- 
orical 
Gazateer 
I pp. 
in 1 
1149. 



For a short time he lived at Chelsea, Orange Co., Vermont, where he made a 
transfer of land, October 27, 1809, the consideration being five hundred 
dollars. 

In 1808, his brother Bliss came to Williamstown ; and they established a 
cloth dressing business. 

MARGARET REED STEBBINS, in her prime, made a specialty of spin- 
ning fine linen — so fine that her daughter, Fanny R., who embroidered lace 
beautifully, used it in her work. It was so fine and soft, that it looked almost 
like silk. Many pairs of ladies' hose were knit from that beautiful silky 
thread. It was truly a home industry. CAPTAIN STEBBINS raised the flax ; 
then between them they prepared it for spinning. Once in their lives they 
made a web of linen cloth fine enough for pocket handkerchiefs; also a web 
of table linen. The piece for handkerchiefs, while bleaching on the grass, 
was torn or chewed by some pigs. Fanny R. Stebbins cut out the torn place 
"by the thread" and filled in a piece, darning it into its place so nicely that 
probably not one person in twenty, even if they were ironing it, would have 
noticed that it was mended at all. It is now in the possession of her daughter, 
Mrs. Appleton, who considers the mending as much a marvel as the cloth. 
This piece of work took the premium at the fairs for a number of years. 

BRAINARD STEBBINS was Captain of "The Old Militia" of Williams- 
town. Vt. 



948. 



CAPTAIN BLISS STEBBINS ~ \ Ene, 

I Mar, 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannab Wright 



425 
nos Stebbins o 
y Stebbins 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ]- 
Sarah ) 



17G 41 

Jonathan Stebbins o Samuel Stebbins 4 
Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 



son of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born Dec. 12, 1777, at Wil- 
braham, Mass. ; died March 10, 1826, at Williamstown, Vt. ; married Nov. 17, 
1802, at Claremont, N. H., to BETSEY RUTH COSSITT, born April 25, 1783 
(or April 21, 1785), at Claremont, N. H.; died Feb. 21, 1870, at Adrian, Mich., 
who was a daughter of Judge Ambrose Cossitt and Anne Cole. Occupation, 
paper merchant. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass.; Troy, 
X. Y. ; Claremont, N. H. ; Williamstown, Vt. She married second, Col. Simeon 
Wight. 

CHILDREN : 

2057. I. Phoebe Lavina, born Apr. 21, 1S04; married Simeon Wight; 

married second, Abram Smith White. -f- 
Anne Mary, born Mar. 21, 1809 ; married Lyman Briggs.+ 
Cortland Bliss, born Feb. 17, 1812: married first, Susan E. Burley; 

married second, Eliza M. Smith. -f- 
Betsy Ruth, born Aug. 30, 1815; died Aug. 17, 1884. 
Francois Rene, born Oct. 26, 1818; married Mary Meyer; married 

second, Sarah Louise Briggs.+ 

BLTSS STEBBINS, while quite young, went to Troy, N. Y., ami. while 
visiting a paper mill and watching the process of paper making, he was asked 



2058. 


II. 


2059. 


in. 


2060. 


IV. 


206] 


V. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 341 

if he would like to be a paper maker. This visit and question resulted in his 
learning the trade. He went to work as a journeyman in this line, at Clare- 
mont, N. H., when twenty-three years of age. 

One day, seeing a young lady passing, lie remarked jestingly to his fellow 
workmen. "There goes my wife." This raised a great laugh at his expense — 
the idea of his marrying the daughter of the aristocratic Judge Cossitt ; but 
he married her nevertheless, in 1802. 

He went to Willianistown, Vermont, in 1808; and, in company with his 
brother Brainard, established a cloth dressing business in connection with a 
saw mill, which lines he followed until his death in 1826. The original frame 
of the saw mill was still standing and in use in 1888. He was an excellent 
reader; and was frequently called upon to read sermons in the Congrega- 
tional church, during the absence of the minister. 

Hearing of an expected battle at Pittsburgh, N. Y. (which afterwards 
took place Sept. 11, 1814), he shut down his saw mill gates, and started for 
Burlington, fifty miles distant, to join the army, riding as fast as his horse 
could carry him. When he arrived there, he found over a thousand Vermont 
men assembled. A regiment was organized ; but, being unable to secure boats 
in which to cross the lake, they could not participate in the battle. 

MR. STEBBINS was chosen Clerk of the Town Library of Willianistown, 
Vermont, in 1813: was elected school trustee in 1815; was one of the Library 
committee in 1816; and was librarian in 1819. Having married in 1802, he 
probably settled in Willianistown about 1803, as his name first appears on the 
tax rolls at that time. He owned six acres of improved land in 1807. 

MRS. STEBBTNS was an active worker in the Methodist Church. A few 
years after her husband's death she married Colonel Simeon Wight. 

BLISS STEBBINS was Captain of 'The Old Militia" of Williamstown, vt.HU- 
Yermont. n a pp teer 



1140-1 
& 1149. 



949. 

( 425 176 41 

ELEANOR STEBBINS 7 ■ Kims Si.Ll, ins''. Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I .Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born Dec. 24, 1778, at 
Hartford, Conn.; died Mar. 27. 1S58. at Williamstown, Vt.; married May 19, 
1805, to DIAH FLINT, who died March 27, 1858. 

CHILDREN : 

Chauncy Flint : married Matten. 

Orvis Flint. 

Orvis Flint; married ; two children. 

Daughter; died in infancy. 
Oramel Flint. 
2067. VI. Emily Philomela Flint; married Elisha Little Flint.+ 



2062. 


I. 


2063. 


II. 


2064. 


III. 


2065. 


IV. 


2066. 


V. 



342 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

950. 

( 425 176 41 

ENOS STEBBINS ' ■ Enos Stebblns 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i • 

Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born Aug. 1, 1781 ; died Jan. 18, 
1813 ; married to CANDACE CROCKER, born at Canaan, N. H. ; died aged 41 
years, who was a daughter of David Crocker. She married second, Mr. 
Billings. 

CHILDREN : 

2068. I. Sarah Jones, born Dec. 13, 1811 ; married Cyrus E. French.+ 

ENOS STEBBINS responded to call for troops for the war of 1812 and 
died from consumption contracted from exposure while in the service. 

ENOS STEBBINS purchased land in Williamstown, Vermont, in 1798, 
where he was elected Hayward, March 6, 1810. He was a soldier in the war of 
1812; but, becoming ill, was sent home and died shortly afterward. ENOS 
and Brainard purchased land in Williamstown, of Reuben Hatch, in 1798 — 
value, eight hundred dollars. 

The following lines appear on his gravestone in the cemetery at Williams- 
town: 

"Reader come listen I'll speak from the Grave 

" 'Tis the last I can do for the cause I embraced. 

''This moment improve if your soul you would save. 

"For death will soon come and with me youll be placed." 

953. 

SETH STEBBINS 7 - Enos Stebbins « Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * 

( Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

G 2 11 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Enos Stebbins and Mary Stebbins, was born Oct. 25, 1785 (or Oct. 26, 
1786), at Hartford, Hartford Co., Conn.; died March 20 or 27, 1869, at Clay, 
Iowa; married Dec. 1, 1814, at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vt., to JEMIMA 
HUTCHINSON, born April 15, 1788, at Norwich, Windsor Co., Vt. ; died Sept. 
4. 1861, at Clay, Iowa, who was a daughter of Samuel Hutchinson and Hannah 
Hurr. By occupation, farmer. In politics. Republican. In religion, Congre- 
gational. Resided at Norwich, Vt., Clay, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

2069. [. Hannah D.. born April 27, 1817; never married; died Jan. 24, 

1843. 
II. Edward Sawyer, born Jan. 17, 1819; married Harriet God- 

dard.-f- 
III. George Hutchinson, born June 8, 1821; married Caroline An- 
nette Knowlton.-f 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 343 

- : { si! 5 



2073. 


V. 


2074. 


VI. 


2075. 


VII. 


2076. 


VIII. 



2072. IV. Emily C, born June 12, 1823; married Velletts P. Townsend; 

died April 8, 1860. 
Charlotte, born April 22, 1825; married Francis T. Townsend.+ 
Levi Hutchinson, born March 11, 1828; married Agnes Wood- 

mansee.4- 
Horace, born June 2, 1830 ; died June 22, 1830. 
Mary, born July 14, 1832 ; died Oct. 11, 1846. 

SETH STEBBINS was a man of marked energy and pluck, and could 
accomplish more without adequate tools or resources than most men with a 
full supply. He was elected Surveyor of the Highways at Williamstown, 
Vermont, in 1812 ; and was Hayward in 1815. 

962. 

MARY STEBBINS "' \ Medad Stebblns c Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebblns 4 

/ Sarah Keep Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Medad Stebbins and Sarah Keep, was born Nov. 22, 1779; died 
May 9, 1834; married April 4, 1803, at Longmeadow, Mass., to STEPHEN 
AVERY of Longmeadow, born about 1776 ; died Oct. 7, 1813, who was a son 

of Gardner Avery and Amy . Resided at Monson, Mass. ; removed to 

Paris, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2077. I. Sarah Avery, born Dec. 13, 1803. 

2078. II. Stephen Stebbins Avery, born Dec. 2, 1806 ; died Oct. 7, 1813. 

2079. III. Fidelia Avery, born Jan. 27, 1810. 

2080. IV. Lucinda Avery, born June 18, 1813. 

963. 

LEWIS STEBBINS ~ - Medad Stebbins. « Jonathan Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins 4 

' Sarah Keep Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Medad Stebbins and Sarah Keep, was born Oct. 17, 1782, at Spring- 
field, Mass.; married 1816, to LAURA BOUTON, who was a daughter of 
John Bouton. 

CHILDREN : 

2081. I. Mary Minerva, born Feb. 10, 1817. 

2082. n. Geo. Washington, born Aug. 11, 1819. 

2083. III. Eliza Olive, born Nov. 1, 1821. 

2084. IV. Sarah Maria, born June 20, 1823. 

LEWIS STEBBINS of Longmeadow. Mass., had charge of the choir at water- 
Waterbury for a time and also taught a singing school. ct.Ti 

In the Valley Index, in February and March, 1878, there appeared several aW ' 



344 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

communications entitled "Early Recollections" and signed "0. R.", which 
related almost entirely to the old-time singing in Waterbury. The picture 
they present is so quaint and so evidently accurate, that we reproduce them 
considerably condensed. 

"LEWIS STEBBINS had a fine commanding voice, of the tenor range, 
and was quite a popular teacher in his prime, which was near the beginning 
of the present century. The writer knew him only after he had become broken 
down and had retired mainly from the musical field. His last attempt to 
teach a singing school was made in the West Centre school house, just 
previous to the introduction of the "new style" under Elam Ives. "STEB." 
as he was familiarly called, started this school under very good auspices, got 
a new suit of clothes to begin with, kept decently sober, and had a large class. 
Things went on very well for a time, the "gamut" was mastered, most of 
the scholars could find the mi, could "raise and fall" the eight notes and 
were beginning to "put the parts together", when an unfortunate incident 
occurred. On a certain evening several roughs came in, intent on mischief. 
The school opened and singing began, but was interrupted by loud talking 
and laughing. The master stood on his dignity — which was probably sus- 
tained at its full height by a liberal potion of aqua vitae — and an altercation 
ensued which ended in a "clinch" and an ignominious rolling of the parties 
on the floor. At this point the school was in a commotion, and there was a 
general stampede. The only remark now remembered was made by Miss 
Mary Scoville, afterward the wife of the Rev. Dr. Clark. She arose imme- 
diately on the commencement of the difficulty, and saying, "Good-by. Mr. 
Stebbins", left for home. This row broke up the school and pretty effectually 
closed the musical career of a man who. but for his intemperate habits, might 
have won distinction in a very honorable and useful calling. 

ME. STEBBINS represented a kind of singing which had been popular 
for many years, but was destined soon to be superseded by a style different 
in almost every particular. There were in those days no accompanying instru- 
ments, and the key note was given by the "pitch pipe". The leader or 
chorister in a loud voice named the tune to be sung, and with dignified mein 
drew the slide of his pipe to the proper letter and gave a somewhat prolonged 
whistle. All followed the leader in the "fa-sol-la-fa," each part backing to 
its own proper chord, the choir arose and the music began. The chorister 
threw his son] into the performance, and the way he beat time was simply 
majestic, four-four time especially gave opportunity for the "tallest" kind 
of arm work; the two-down brought the hand upon the "breast-work", and 
the two-up culminated above the head. There was a very little of what is 
now termed accent, but a steady dragging movement, one measure rolling, 
as it were, into the next, and so on to the end of the time. But after all, 
there was good music in those days, and if some of those could be recalled, 
with STEBBINS in his prime to lead, the quartette of the present day with 
all its line culture would be thrown into the shade in presence of the majestic 
rendering of "Majesty", "Thanksgiving Anthem", Bull's "Alleluia", "Judg- 
men1 Anthem," "Denmark", and other popular pieces of the period. Some 
years since, Father Kemp's company gave what they called "old folks con- 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 345 

cert", but the music they sang and the style of performance were of a later 
date than that of which I now speak, and belonged to an intermediate 
school." 

964. 

Ann 1 7 (^ 

JONATHAN CHAUNCY STEBBINS 7 - Medad Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 

f Sarah Keep Abigail Hale 
41 6 2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Medad Stebbins and Sarah Keep, was born Feb. 14, 17S7, at Long- 
meadow, Mass.; died April 20, 1849, at Longmeadow, Mass.; married at New- 
port, to CATHARINE COATES, born 1790, at Newport, R. I.; died March, 
1872, at Hartford, Conn. Resided at Longmeadow, Mass., Newport, R. I. 

CHILDREN : 

2085. I. Caroline, born Mar. 17, 1816; married E. W. Parsons. 

2086. II. Mary, born Aug. 8, 1819 (or 1820). 

2087. III. Lucy Bartlett, born Sept. 15, 1821. 

2088. IV. Henry Chester, born June 11, 1823 (or 1824) ; married Martha L. 

Greene. + 

2089. V. Frederick L., born June 22. 1825 (or 1826) ; .lied Nov. 26, 1852. 



965. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS" \ Medad Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I Sarah Keep Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [■ 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah l 

son of Medad Stebbins and Sarah Keep, was born April 10, 1791 for 1793), at 
Longmeadow, Mass.; died Dec. 30, 1833, aged 40 years (T. R,), at North- 
ampton, Mass.; married July 20, 1815 (T. R.>. at Northampton, Mass., to 
SARAH GARDNER, who died May 29. 1823, at Northampton, Mass. Resi- 
dence. Northampton, Mass. He was married s md, May 17, 1824 (T. R.), at 

Northampton, Mass., to CLARISSA PHELPS, born at Northampton, Mass.: 
died July 19, 1861 (T. R.), aged 89 years, at Northampton, Mass. Occupation, 
painter. Politics, democrat. Religion, Unitarian. 

CHILDREN : 

2090. I. Sarah Ann, born ISIS ; died about 1849. 

2091. n. Elizabeth, born 1819; died about 1849. 

2092. III. William Chester, born 1822; died 1853. 

2093. IV. James Hervey, born 1827.+ 

2094. V. Francis Henry, born 1825; married Elizabeth Ann Wright. + 



346 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

966. 

431 176 41 

HARVEY STEBBINS ' | g-tf «*"» 6 ^ a n a H a^ bbins 5 Hannal ™?ock 

ft 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS l • 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Medad Stebbins and Sarab Keep, was born Sept. 22, 1793, at Long- 
meadow, Hampden Co., Mass. ; died Jan. 28, 1875, at Brunswick, Medina Co., 
Ohio; married Nov. 24, 1818, at Blanford, Hampden Co., Mass., to JULIA 
ROBINSON, born Dee. 31, 1793, at Granville, Mass.; died Mar. 24, 1876, at 
Brunswick, Medina Co.. Ohio, who was a daughter of John Robinson and 
Naomi Bliss. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Protestant. 

CHILDREN : 

2095. I. John Robinson, born June 2, 1821; married Sarah Ann Beal.+ 

2096. II. Henry Cooley, born Feb. 21, 1823 ; married Angeline Peck. 

2097. III. Samuel Harvey, born June 5, 1828 ; married Lydia R. Beebe.+ 

2098. IV. William Bliss, born March 21. 1830; married Margaret A. 

Stearns. + 

2099. V. Mary Elizabeth, born March 31, 1832; married William Pritch- 

ard. 

HARVEY STEBBINS, when about ten years of age, was adopted by his 
mother's father, John Robinson, of Granville, Mass., and remained with him 
until he was about twenty-four years old, when he, with a comrade, Elijah 
Hall, concluded to seek their fortunes in the then far West. They shouldered 
their rifles and knapsacks and made the entire journey from Massachusetts 
to Ohio on foot. Arriving at Cleveland, they put up for the night at the 
log tavern, and next morning young STEBBINS was urged to invest his 
modest means in a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in what is now the 
best business part of West Cleveland ; but he declined to attempt to make a 
farm out of a sand bank, with here and there a little scrub oak ornamenting it. 
He would not take it as a gracious gift and be obliged to live on it. He went 
twenty miles further and took up a farm in the township of Brunswick, 
Medina Co., Ohio, and commenced the task of clearing off the heavy timber. 
After hard work for one year, he had a little portion cleared (except the 
stumps) and a snug little cabin built. Then he and his friend took up their 
journey of six hundred miles on foot, for Massachusetts, to claim their prom- 
ised brides. After their marriage, they each loaded up a wagon with their 
household effects and, with smart yokes of oxen, commenced the honeymoon 
trip. It took them six weeks to make the journey. Arriving at their home, 
it took but a short time to put things in good order. At the time they went 
there, a few families constituted the entire settlement in the township. 

.MR. STEBBINS held a number of township offices, and was colonel of the 
militia. Ee was a good scholar for those days, and taught several sessions of 
school. Being quite musically inclined, he taught singing school during the 
winters, and, for a great many years, led the singing in the church. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 347 

He was a famous shot and kept the family well supplied with «:ame, which 
was very abundant. The last huntinsr he ever did resulted in the bursting of 
his rifle, which almost ruined his hand. 

980. 

i 4411 177 41 

GILBERT STEBBINS "■ Eldad Stebbins Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * 

I Ann Badger Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 | 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah * 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger, was born March 11, 1769 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Dec. 10. 1845; married Nov. 19, 1795 (T. R.). at Wil- 
braham, Mass.. to BETSY WOOD, who died at New York. Resided at Wil- 
braham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2100. I. Betsy, born April 25, 1796 (T. R.) ; married Sept. 19. 1823. G. 

Skinner. 

2101. II. William W.. born May 16, 1804; married Nancy Murdock. 

984. 

•■» m * *« Mm - n - n - n «.»-m - 1 440 177 41 

ELDAD STEBBINS ' Eldad Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * 

' Arm ISadger Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 V 1 / 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger, was burn April 4, 1774 (T. R.) ; at 
Wilbraham, Mass.: died 1845, at Hatfield. Mass.: married Nov. 8, 1809, at 
Hatfield, Mass., to LYDIA FITCH, born March IS. 1783, at Hatfield. Mass.; 
died Aug. 8, 1842. at Hatfield. Mass.. who was a daughter of Ebenezer Fitch. 
Occupation, paymaster clerk in U S. Armory. Politics, whig. Religion, Uni- 
tarian. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born in Springfield: 

2102. I. Emeline Fitch, born Jan. 30, 1811; married Alexander Carlton 

King.+ 

2103. II. Giles Badger, born June 24, 1817 ; married Catherine A. Fish.+ 

When about ten years old. ELDAD STEBBINS left the farm house in Wil- 
braham to go and live with the husband of his mother's sister. Peter Thomp- 
son, a farmer in Partridgeville, Massachusetts, which was a hill town looking 
down eastward on the rich valley of the Connecticut. Here he spent two 
years. In 1793 he was a school teacher in Blanford; then he was engaged in 
mercantile life in Hillsdale, New York. He returned to the old home to recu- 
perate his failing health. In 1796 he was again teaching in country towns near 
by, following that useful vocation up to 1808. He then became clerk to the 
Paymaster and Military Storekeeper in the United States Armory, which 
position he continued to hold until May, 1826; and was granted pay for a 
year after his usefulness had ceased. He and the family then removed to Hat- 



348 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

field, a pleasant old farming town twenty miles north. He signed a petition 
May 29, 1805, for the incorporation of the Methodist Episcopal Parish. [See 
Appendix B.] 

ELDAD STEBBINS was tall and spare, white headed early in life, 
courteous in manner, kindly to all, true to his trust, and a thoughtful reader. 

985. 

( -1411 177 41 

LUTHER STEBBINS " - Eldad Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins i 

I Ann Badger Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

G 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger, was born Sept. 29. 1776, at Wilbra- 
ham, Mass.; died Aug. 21, 1825 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, .Mass.; married March 
27, 1803 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to LUCINA STEBBINS, born Sept. 
1-'. 1780, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Jan. 18, 1S48 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, 
Hampden County. Mass., who was a daughter of Phineas Stebbins and Ann 
Chaffee. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

2104. I. Luther Lester, born Feb. 7, 1803 (T. R.) ; married Sophia 

Shaw.+ 

2105. II. Lucia Elvira, born Aug. 30, 1807 (T. R.) ; married Thomas 

Isham. 

2106. III. Rufus Phineas. born March 3, 1810 (T. R.) ; married Eliza Clark 

Livermore.-f- 

2107. IV. Emily Anna, born Dec. 17, 1822 (T. R.) ; married John W. Lang- 

don. + 

986. 

| 44(1 177 41 

CALVIN STEBBINS 7 i Eldad Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel stebbins* 

( Ann Bad'^i r Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Joanna I. am b Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger, was born March 5, 1778 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, .Mass.; died Jan. 22, 1859 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
Nov. 30, 1815 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Mass., to AMELIA ADAMS, born at 
Wilbraham, Mass., died Dec. 14, 1827, ae. 35 years (T. R.), at Wilbraham, 

M;iss.. wbo was a daughter of John Adams and Rebecca . He was 

married second, Jan. 16, 1833 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to SARAH ELIZA 
LANGDON, born July 22, 1806, at South Wilbraham. Mass.; died October 30, 
1899, a1 Windsor, Conn., daughter of Josiah Langdon and Sally Hall. Occu- 
pation, farmer. He was Town Clerk from 1820 to 1824. Resided at Wilbra- 
liaiii. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

2108. I. Roderick, born Nov. 14, 1816 (T. R.) ; married Elizabeth 

•+ 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 349 

2109. IT. Randolph, born Aug. '24. 1819 (T. R.) ; married Sophia P. 

Keyes.-f- 

2110. III. Horatio, born Aug. 8, 1821 (T. R.) ; married first Mary Ann 

Fisher, second Lucy Ward.-f- 

2111. IV. Calvin Adams, horn May 29, 1825 ( T. R.) ; died Sept. 25, 1826 

(T. R.) 

2112. V. Calvin, born Oct. 5, 1827 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 10, 1827 (T. R.l. 

2113. VI. Son, born Oct. 13, 1834; died Oct. 28, 1834 (T. R.). 

2114. VII. Calvin, born April 22, 1836 (T. R.) ; graduate of Amherst, 1862; 

married Lucinda Maria Beebe.-f- 

2115. VIII. Amelia, born Oct. 8, 1837; died March 12, 1857 (T. R.), ae. 20 

years. 

CALVIN STEBBINS was a prosperous farmer, owning considerable land; 
and was a typical country "squire". He was everybody's counsellor, and the 
friend of many. By his neighhors lie was esteemed as "long-headed". There 
were more books in his house than in any other in the parish, save the min- 
ister's. 

He was one of the petitioners in 1805 for the incorporation of the Metho- 
dist Episcopal Society in the towns of Wilbraham, Springfield and Ludlow. 
[See Appendix D.] 

The first cooking stove was brought to Wilbraham in 1814 by CALVIN ^ bra " 
STEBBINS. £% 

CALVIN STEBBINS was town clerk from 1820 to 1S24. He gave much p ; j|* 
time and labor in opposition to the measure "to see if the town will petition 
the General Court, at their next session, to divide the town of Wilbraham into 
two towns", and it was OAving in no small degree to his influence that it was 
not carried. 

He raised broom corn in considerable quantities and manufactured it into p 2,s 
brooms. He seems to have been a man of progression, and always glad to 
avail himself of improved implements. He brought the first plough with 
iron mould-board into town; and very early commenced the cultivation of 
hops. 

987. 

t 44o 177 41 

ALPHEUS STEBBINS ' < Eldad Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins * 

f Ann Badger Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger, was born July 28, 1780 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Sept. 25, 1857 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; mar- 
ried Nov. 14, 1805, at West Springfield, Mass., to MARY HOLT. Resided 
at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN (all except Melissa born at Wilbraham) : 

2116. I. Melissa, born June 14, 1807, at Somers, Ct. (T. R.). 

2117. II. Eldad Holt, born July 1, 1809 (T. R.) ; married April 3, 1832, to 

Miriam E. Chaffee. 



350 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2118. III. Dwight Mason, born Aug. 7, 1811 (T. R.) ; married Tryphena 

Sikes.+ 

2119. IV. Clarissa Holt, born June 24, 1813; died Sept. 8, 1830 (T. R.). 

2120. V. Andrew Jackson, born Nov. 4, 1815 (T. R.) ; Universalist Min- 

ister. 

2121. VI. Dixon, born Feb. 13, 1818 (T. R.) ; Methodist Minister. [See 

Unidentified D.] 

2122. VII. Margaret Ann. bora May 13. 1820 (T. R.) ; died Feb. 3, 1856 

(T.R.). 

2123. VIII. Mary, born Nov. 5, 1825 (T. R,). 

989. 

, 141 177 41 

PHINEAS STEBBINS ' - Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebliins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

rai.vtcn.i3 oijjuuiiiu | Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss. Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
.1 -anna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Phineas Stebbins and Ann Chaffee, was born July 13, 1768 (T. R), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Nov. 6, 1822 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
1786-7, to PHEBE DUNHAM; died March 21, 1837, aged 78 years (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. Resided at "Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

Oliver, born July 25, 1788 (T. R.) ; married Rachel Dunham. + 
Merzias Rayner. born April 7. 1792 (T. R.I ; married Julia 

Lyman, -j- 
Orrin, born Nov. 16, 1796 (T. R.) ; married Nancy Burley.+ 
Caroline, born April 12. 1800 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 30, 1823 (T. R.). 
Isaac, born Oct. 1, 1807 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 4, 1823 (T. R.). 
Persis Ann, born April 24. 1809 (T. R.) ; married Reuben Cadwell; 

Ransom Sperry.-+- 

991. 

1 441 177 41 

WALTER STEBBINS T - Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 | 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
.luaiina Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Phineas Stebbins and Ann Chaffer, was born Dec. 30, 1770, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.: died April 19, 1855 (T. R), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
Oct. 6, 1801 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to AZUBAH CARPENTER, bora 
May 9. 1778, died Oct. 12, 1830 (T. R.), Wilbraham, Mass., who was a daughter 
of John Carpenter and Lovina Chappelle. He was married second, May 1, 
1837, to ESTHER W. KING, died Feb. 10, 1870. Resided at Wilbraham, 
Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2130. I. Clark Brown, born Oct. 8, 1802; married Margaret Tobey.+ 



2124. 


I. 


2125. 


II. 


2126. 


III. 


2127. 


IV. 


2128. 


V. 


2129. 


VI. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 351 

2131. II. Olive Chapel, born March 30, 1804; married April 8, 1822 (T. 

R.), Rodolphus Chaffee. 

2132. III. "William Carpenter, born Aug. 13, 1806 (T. R.) ; married Eliza 

Perrin.-f- 

2133. IV. Anna Maria, born Nov. 19, 1808 (T. R.) ; married Alvin Day.+ 

2134. V. Almira Waitstill, born May 25, 1812 (T. R.) ; married Horace 

Pease.+ 

2135. VI. Jackson "Walter, born Aug. 9, 1820 (T. R.) ; married Fanny M. 

Burt.+ 

2136. VII. John Stillman (Stillman Needhaus), born Aug. 19, 1822 (T. R.) ; 

killed by lightning July 15, 1834. 

"WALTER STEBBINS was Representative to the General Court, from g™* 1 *- 
Wilbraham, Mass.. in 1810, 1811, 1835, 1836 and 1837. cmt. 

p. L'i4 

994. 

( 441 177 41 

HARVEY STEBBINS T - rhineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebblns 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss Hannah Hancock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Phineas Stebbins and Ann Chaffee, was born March 9, 1778, at "Wilbra- 
ham, Mass.; died Nov. 9. 1S47; married Feb. 2, 1806 (T. R.), at "Wilbraham. 
Mass.. to ASAPH PEASE of Monson, Mass., born Sept. 1. 1777; died Feb. 23, 
1849. 

CHILDREN : 

Artimiria, born Sept. 20, 1806; married O. Sturtevant.-|- 
De Launey, born April 8, 1808 ; married Florinda Hubbard. + 
Bercele, born June 3, 1S10; married Martha P. Brown. -+- 
Lavoiry P., born June S, 1812: married first, Mercy A. Palmer; 
married second, Caroline Glazier.-)- 

2141. V. Anna Cordelia, born Dee. 5. 1814; married Willard Head, Jan. 2 

1S40. 

2142. VI. Harvey Monroe, born March 8, 1817 ; died Sept. 5, 1821. 

996. 

i 441; 177 41 

ZADOCK STEBBINS 7 - Za :k Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

f Elizabeth Peasi Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 
lea una Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Zadock Stebbins and Elizabeth Pease, was born April 2, 1765 (T. R.), 
at "Wilbraham, Mass. ; married Nov. 27, 178S, at Longmeadow, Mass., to SIBYL 
HITCHCOCK. Resided at "Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

2143. I. Betsy, born Sept. 22, 1789 (T. R.). 

2144. II. Rodolphus, born May 2, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Margaret 

Thwing.+ 



2137. 


I. 


2138. 


II. 


2139. 


IH. 


2140. 


IV. 



352 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2145. III. Loring (Lorenzo), born Sept. '24, 1796 (T. R.). 

2146. IV. Laran, born Dec. 21, 1801 (T. R.). 



997. 



442 



AUGUSTUS STEBBINS 7 - Zadock Stebbins 6 

I Elizabeth Pi ase 



177 

Stephen Stebbins - r > 
.Sarah Bliss 



41 
Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Sarah t 



son of Zadock Stebbins and Elizabeth Pease, was born March 29, 1767 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass. ; died May 22, 1S23, at Monson, Mass. ; married March 4, 
1789 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to MARTHA (PATTY) BLISS, born 
June 15, 1769, at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Mass.; died May 2, 1865, at 
Stafford, Tolland County, Conn. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Wilbra- 
ham. Mass. 

CHILDREN, all born at Wilbraham : 

2147. I. Pliney, born Aug. 21, 1790 (T. R.) ; married Parthenia Wether- 

bee, Sept. 5, 1818. 

2148. II. Flora, born Aug. 15, 1792 (T. R.) ; married Joel Barton, March 

18, 1818. 

2149. III. Richard Salter Storrs, born Oct. 28, 1794 (T. R.) ; married Sarah 

Smith.+ 

2150. IV. Dana, born April 11, 1798 (T. R.) ; married Betsey L. Heath.+ 

2151. V. Augustus, born June 2, 1800 (T. R.) ; married Jemima Blanch- 

ard.-|- 

2152. VI. Austin Bliss, born May 17, 1802 (T. R.) ; married Susan Smith.+ 

2153. VII. Franklin, born Jan. 31, 1804 (T. R.) ; married Sarah Ann Gibbs, 

June 30, 1834. 

2154. VIII. Marcus, born Oct. 5, 1806 (T. R.) : married Clarissa Emeline 

Griggs.+ 

2155. IX. Martha (Patty), born April 13, 1808 (T. R.) ; married Josiah 

Edson, April 1, 1849. 

2156. X. Rufus, born March 6, 1810 (T. R.) ; married Sibyl Maria 

Luther. + 

2157. XL Erastus. 



998. 



JOHN STEBBINS 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
.lonnna Lamb 



l 442 177 

Zadock Stebbins Stephen Stebbins 5 

/ Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss 

2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Wright Sarah ■ ) 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



son of Zadock Stebbins and Elizabeth Pease, was born Sept. 15, 1769 (T. R.), 
al Wilbraham, Mass.; married Nov. 30, 1797 (T. R.). at Wilbraham, Mass., to 
TACY (TARY) WHITE. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 353 

1000. 

442 177 41 

CHAUNCEY STEBBINS 7 Zadock Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 i 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Zadock Stebbins and Elizabeth Pease, was born Aug. 13, 1774 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; married April 6, 1S03 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., 
to NANCY CHAFFEE. He married second. May 25, 1S16 (T. R.), at Wilbra- 
ham. Mass., HULDAH CHAFFEE. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

2158. I. Chauncey, born Dec. 21, 1806 (T. R.). 

2159. II. Nancy Chaffee, born Dec. 15, 1808 (T. R.). 

1005. 

t 447 177 41 

STEPHEN STEBBINS 7 Stephen Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I Chloe Hale Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ,<- 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Stephen Stebbins and Chloe Hale, was born Oct. 18, 1779 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Dec. 14, 1863 (T. R,), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
Feb. 1, 1807 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to [No. 988] LOVICE STEBBINS, 
born Dec. 7, 1782 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., died May 16, 1857. She was 
a daughter of Eldad Stebbins and Ann Badger. Resided at Wilbraham, 
Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

2160. I. Mary Ann, born Aug. 11. 1807 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 23, 1825 

(T. R.). 

2161. II. Celestina, born Sept. 26, 1810 (1809) (T. R.) ; married Lyman 

Phelps, May 23. 1849 (T. R.). 

2162. III. Angeline, born Jan. 25, 1812 (T. R.) ; died June 20, 1839 (T. R.). 

2163. IV. Lovice Juliana, born June 11, 1S14 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 22, 1831 

(T. R.). 

2164. V. Jane Maria, born Mar. 6, 1819 (T. R.) ; died July 25, 1841 

(T.R.). 

2165. VI. Frances Chloe, born Feb. 17, 1821 (T. R.) ; died Dec. 9, 1843 

(T. R.). 

2166. VII. Sarah Cordelia, born July 23, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Solomon 

West, Nov. 14, 1850 (T. R.). 

STEPHEN STEBBINS represented Wilbraham, Mass., at the General Court J™ 1 "*- 
in 1833, 1834 and 1839. Ce ^- A 

p. - i 4 

1007. 

SOLOMON STEBBINS 7 - Stephen Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Chloe Hale Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Stephen Stebbins and Chloe Hale, was born Aug. 2, 1783 (T. R.), at 



354 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Mar. 18, 1848, at Attica, Wyoming Co., N. Y. ; mar- 
ried , 1806, at Deerfield, Mass., to ZATA LORAINE STANHOPE, 

bom Feb. 29, 1788, at Deerfield, Mass.; died May — , 1862, at Attica (or 
BenDington), Wyoming Co., N. Y. She was a daughter of Luther Stanhope. 
Occupation, farmer; politics, Republican; religion. Methodist. Residences, 
Deerfield, Mass. ; Madison, N. Y. 

CHILDREN (all born within 1806 and 1824) : 

2167. I. Stephen, born Aug. 30, 1807 ; married Almira Elizabeth Wliite- 

man.-f 

2168. II. Amariah Stanhope, born Aug. S, 1809 (T. R.) ; married Permelia 

Thorns. + 

2169. m. Mary Chloe, born May 12, 1811 (T. R.) ; married Benjamin G. 

Crandall.-)- 

2170. P7. Jane ; married Isaac Eighniy. 

2171. V. Sylvanus Hale, born Jan. 12, 1816 ; married Betsey Aurelia 

Roff.-f 

2172. VI. Rufus Porter, born Oct. 17, 1820; married Hannah Ann 

Palmer. -\- 

2173. Vn. Ruth. 

2174. VIII. Charlotte Loraine. 



SAMUEL HALE STEBBINS stei 

/Chi 



Samuel Stebblns 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebblns i 
Hannah Wright 



1010. 



447 177 41 

Stephen Stebbins « Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebblns 4 
" "oe Hale Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah t 



son of Stephen Stebbins and Chloe Hale, was born Mar. 25, 1797 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Oct. 19, 1842, at Springfield, Mass. ; married Oct. 14, 
1821, at Springfield, Mass., to SALLY A. GARDNER, who died Aug. 15, 1825. 
He was married second to LOUISA GARDNER; died Feb. 16, 1870, at 
Hartford, Conn. Resided at Springfield and Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 



2175. 


I. 


2176. 


II. 


2177. 


III. 


2178. 


IV. 



Samuel Porter, born Aug. 
William Hyer. born Aug. 
Sarah, born , 



— , 1823 ; died Mar. 22, 1824. 
-, 1833; died Jan. 27. 1834. 
1834. 



George P. I See Unidentified G.]. 



1022. 



ASENATH STEBBINS 7 -| Moses Stebbins o 

/ Hannah Hale 



Samuel st.'hMns a 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebblns 2 
Hannah Wright 



181 

Moses Stebbins 6 
Dorcas Hale 

1 i 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah ) 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



daughter of Moses Stebbins and Hannah Hale, was born July 13. 1781 (T. R.), 
al Wilbraham, Mass.; died after 1S55; married Nov. 12, 1801, to AM ASA 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 355 

WORTHINGTON, who was born March 9, 1773; died Jan. 30, 1859, at Wil- 
liamstown, Vt., who was a son of Daniel Worthington and Margaret Parsons. 

CHILDREN : 

2179. I. Margaret Worthington, bom Apr. 7, 1803 ; died Apr. 12, 1803. 

2180. H. Elias Worthington, born Mar. 15, 1805 ; died Feb. 10, 1817. 

2181. HI. Clarissa Worthington, born Apr. 13, 1807; married Jonathan C. 

Parnham ; died Oct. 7, 1877. 

2182. IV. Asenath Worthington, born Apr. 16, 1809; married Robert 

Seaver. 

2183. V. John Jewett Worthington, born Feb. 18, 1S12 ; married Belinda 

Washburn. 

2184. VI. Amasa Worthington, born Aug. 6, 1814; died Oct. 13, 1821. 

1024. 

MILES STEBBINS 7 - Moses Rtebbins e Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah > I 

son of Moses Stebbins and Hannah Hale, was boi-n , 1785, at Wil- 

braham, Mass. (or Enfield, Conn.) ; died about Oct. 24, 1816, at Williamstown, 
Vt. ; married April 18, 1811, at Williamstown, Vt., to ELIZABETH FISKE, 
born Oct. 15, 1786, who was a daughter of Judge Jonathan Fiske and Mrs. 
Mary Bragg. 

CHILDREN : 

2185. I. Miles J., born Apr. 29, 1813 ; married Mehitable 01ds.+ 

2186. II. Pamela, born Oct. 24, 1816 ; married Lyman Capron.+ 

1025. 

DAVID STEBBINS 7 ■ Moses Stebbins g Moses Stebbins S Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Moses Stebbins and Hannah Hale, was born , 1787, at Wil- 

braham, Mass, (or Enfield, Conn.) ; died Sept. ■ — , 1850, at S. Wilbraham, 
Mass.; married May 15, 1814 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Mass.. to MARY CONE, 
born Nov. 27, 1787, at Wilbraham, Mass., died Aug. — , 1859, at South Wil- 
braham, Mass., who was a daughter of Zenas Cone and Dorothy Crocker. 
Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2187. I. Persis, born Nov. 5, 1814 (T. R.) ; married Aaron Kimball. 

2188. II. George, born Mar. 3, 1816 (T. R.) ; married Ofissa Kingsley. 

He died in 1880. 

2189. III. Emily, born Nov. 18, 1817 (T. R.) ; married Robert Oscar Ses- 

sions. 



2194. 


VIII. 


2195. 


IX. 


2196. 


X. 



356 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2190. IV. Jane, born , 1819; died young. 

2191. V. Dudley Hale, born Jan. (or June) 19, 1821 (T. R.) ; married 

Lovina Gallup; Mrs. Emily Bailey. 

2192. VI. Alfred, born Nov. 20, 1822 (T. R.) ; married Emeline E. Hen- 

driek.+ 

2193. VII. David LaFayette, born Aug. 5, 1S24 (T. R.) ; died Feb. 25, 

1841. [Mr. W. W. Cone says LaFayette married Sabrina 
Barrett, 1847, and died 1849; no children.] 

Jane M., born Apr. 5, 1826 (T. R.) ; died 1881. 

Mary, Aug. 19, 1827 (T. R.) ; died young. 

Mary Cone, born Apr. — , 1829 ; married Rev. Nelson Stutson. 
May 15, 1859. 

1028. 

I 473 181 41 

MOSES STEBBINS ' ■' Moses Stebbins c Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * 

I Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [• 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Moses Stebbins and Hannah Hale, was born April 20, 1793 (or 1797), 
at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass (or Enfield, Conn.) ; died Sept. 8, 1873, at 
Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio; married Oct. 5, 1818, at Wilbraham, Mass., to 
RUTH THWING, born Apr. 5, 1793, at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass. ; died 
Apr. 4, 1874, at Chardon, Ohio, who was a daughter of John Thwing and Ruth 
Beebe. Occupation, blacksmith; politics, Republican; religion, Congrega- 
tional. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass.. and Chardon, Ohio. 

CHILDREN (born at Wilbraham) : 

2197. I. Horace, born Aug. 24, 1819 (T. R.) ; married Lucia Ann Jennett 

Corser.+ 

2198. II. Hannah Hale, born July 19, 1822 (T. R.) ; married Samuel 

Marsh.-f 

2199. III. Cemantha, born Apr. 9, 1826 (T. R.) ; married William Alexander 

Ingham.-j- 

2200. IV. Sarah Louisa, born Apr. 14, 1834; married Robert Treat. + 

1032. 

CALVIN STEBBINS 7 Calvin Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Sarah Sexton Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins » Thomas Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
ioanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Calvin Stebbins and Sarah Sexton, was born Oct. 20, 1789, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died May 12, 1860, at Springfield, Mass.; married Jan. 23, 
1822, to FANNY GAGER, born Feb. 22, 1806; died Nov. 7 (or 6), 1824, at 
Willington, Conn. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2201. I Laura W., born — , 1821; died Oct. 18, 1870. She was a 

teacher living at Washington, D. C. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 



357 



MARY STEBBINS 



i 479 

- David Stebblns o 
' Mary Charter 



Samuel Stebblns 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebblns 2 
Hannah Wright 



1041. 



181 

Moses Stebblns 6 
1 loi-cas Hale 
1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



Samuel Stebblns * 
Hannah Hitchcock 



daughter of David Stebbins and Mary Charter, was born December 16, 1790 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass. ; died July 2, 18G8, at Wilbraham, 
.Mass.; married Sept. 21, 1817. at Wilbraham, Mass., to JOHN SELDON. She 
was married second to BENONI ATCHINSON, horn Mar. 11, 1777, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died June 21, 1853, at Wilbraham, Mass. Occupation, farmer; 
politics, Republican; religion, protestant. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2202. I. Phebe Ann Atchinson, died September, 1830. 

2203. II. Phebe Ann Atchinson, bora Aug. 17, 1880; married Calvin W. 

Peas<\ 

2204. III. Jane Frances Atchinson, born Aug. 20, 1832 ; married William P. 

Dale.+ 

2205. IV. Gilbert Stebbins Atchinson, born Nov. 6, 1835; married Mary 

Hayden. 

1043. 



t 470 

JOHN CHARTER STEBBINS " David stebbins ., 

I Mary ( i.arter 



1S1 
Moses Stebblns 5 
Dorcas Hale 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



6 

Samuel Stebblns 3 
.Toanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebblns 2 
Hannah Wright 



1 



ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



son of David Stebbins and .Mary Charter, was born Sept. 28, 1794 (T. R,), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Sept. 6, 1876, at Springfield, Mass.; married May 18. 
1820 (T. R.), at Brimfield. Mass.. to ANNIS GRIGGS, bom Jan. 27, 1797, at 
Union, Tolland Co., Conn.; died July 27, 1881, at Springfield, Mass., who was 
a daughter of Joseph Griggs and Penelope Goodell. Employe of U. S. Armory, 
Springfield. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 



2206. I. Ann Elizabeth, born Apr. 23, 1821; married Norman Tibbals 

Leonard. -j- 

2207. II. Jane Caroline, born Nov. 24, 1823; married John T. Rock- 

wood.+ 

2208. III. Edward Clinton, born Nov. 9, 1825 ; married Nellie McKelley.+ 

2209. IV. Julia Maria, born June 10, 1831 ; died Aug. 21, 1S32. 

2210. V. Julia Maria, born May 9, 1833; unmarried. 

2211. VI. Louise Newlin, born June 6, 1S37 ; unmarried. 

2212. VII. Mary Austin, born June 18. 1841; died Mar. 4, 1845. 

JOHN CHARTER STEBBINS was the possessor of an old oaken chair chapins 
made from a piece of timber taken from the old Pynchon Fort, which was torn spring- 
down in 1831. The chair is a pattern of the "fiddle back" style, with eagle's p. 353. 



358 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

claws grasping spheres for supports. The chair was used by the president 
of the Hampden Mechanics' Association, of which Mr. Stebbins was a mem- 
ber and its first secretary. It is now in the possession of his son, E. C. Steb- 
bins, Springfield. 

1044. 

I 479 181 41 

T.TICIA DEE STEBBINS ' - David Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 
jjvv/J-n. «"■" mj." | Mary Charter Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 11 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of David Stebbins and Mary Charter, was born Dec. 14, 1796 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died May 13, 1868; married May 27, 1829 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass., to JAMES STAUNTON, born Nov. 23, 1794, at South 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Mar. 1, 1883, at Sauk Rapids, Minn., who was a son 
of Joshua Staunton and Susanna Breed. 

CHILDREN : 

2213. I. Howard Staunton, born Feb. 23, 1832; died July 6, 1862; un- 

married. 

2214. II. Judson A. Staunton, born Nov. 3, 1834 ; married Maria E. Smith ; 

Lucy 0. Smith. 

2215. III. Henry M. Staunton, born Apr. 2, 1836 ; died Feb. 20, 1837. 

1045. 

I 479 181 41 

ERASTUS HILL STEBBINS 7 \ David Stebbins e Moses Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

I Mary Charter Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of David Stebbins and Mary Charter, was born Mar. 1, 1800 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; married June 12, 1828, to BETSY LANGDON, born July 
9, 1801, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died 1833. He was married second, Jan. 25, 
1843. at Springfield, Mass., to MARIA WARRINER. He was married third, 
Mar. 28, 1867, to WIDOW MIRANDA TRUESDALE. Resided at Wilbraham, 
Mass. 

1049. 

_ 1 480 1S1 

JOSEPH SEYMOUR STEBBINS 7 - Timothy Stebbins Moses Stebbins 5 

I Hannah Culver Dorcas Hale 

11 6 2 II 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Timothy Stebbins and Hannah Culver, was born April 8, 1797 (T. R.), 
al Westfield, Mass.; died April 22, 1887, at New York, N. Y.; married Mar. 
15. 1859. to SOPHIA WATSON TOMPKINS, widow of Varian Tompkins, 
born Dec. 21, 1821, who was a daughter of Samuel Kellogg and Mary Watson. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 



359 



GAIUS SEYMOUR STEBBINS ■ 



6 

Samuel Rtehblns 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebbins a 
Hannah Wright 



1052. 



I 481 181 

stebbins e Moses stebbins s 
' Dorcas Hale 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah \ 



41 
Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



son of Gaius Stebbins and 



died April 25, 1826, at Fishkill, 



Dutchess Co.. N. T.; married Nov. 19, 1822, to ANNA "WILLIAMS, at Berk- 
shire, Mass., who was a daughter of Samuel Williams and Sarah Kellogg. 
Occupation, merchant; politics, Republican; religion, Methodist. She mar- 
ried, second, John Westfield, of New York. 

CHILDREN: 

221t>. I. Son; died in infancy. 

l'l'IT. II. Seymour Lewis, born Sept. 26, 1825; married Elizabeth A. McGal- 

pm.-f- [Seymour Lewis stebbins had a half-sister, Mrs. J. E. 

Gillette, who lives at Hudson. N. Y.] 



1057. 



EDWIN MATTOON 



i 4S-I 

• Thankful Stebbins o 

/ John Mattoon 



Samuel Stebblna 3 
Joanna Lamb 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



181 

Moses Stebbins 5 
Dorcas Hale 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah \ 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



son of Thankful Stebbins and John Mattoon. was born Sept. 6, 1808, at West- 
ville, Franklin Co., Ohio; died Aug. 10, 1887, at Creemvp, Cumberland Co., 
111.; married Oct. 9, 1833, at Cincinnati. Hamilton Co., Ohio, to NANCY B. 
LANGDON, born Oct. 27, 1810, at Cincinnati. Ohio; died Aug. 18, 1876, who 
was a daughter of Oliver Langdon and Nancy Brown. Resided at Cincinnati, 
Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 



2218. 


I. 


2219. 


II. 


2220. 


III. 


2221. 


IV. 


2222. 


V. 


2223. 


VI. 


2224. 


VII. 


2225. 


VIII. 



Joseph S. Mattoon; married Kate 

Mary Ellen Mattoon, born Feb. 3, 1836; 

Gooding.+ 
Estelline Mattoon ; married Piletus Campbell. 
Martha L. Mattoon ; married Harlow Park. 
J. Leavitt Mattoon ; married Amy Oiser. 
Delia Mattoon ; married Frank O. Gooding. 
Caroline Mattoon. 
Annie M. Mattoon ; married W. Hovt. 



■; Grace Baker, 
married Matthew 



1082. 



URIAH STEBBINS 



I 499 

•J John Stebbins 
/ Sarah Moffat t 



John Stebbins s 
Margaret Rrooks 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



I 



42 
John Stebbins 4 
Tatience Wright 



son of John Stebbins and Sarah Moffatt, was born July 30, 1768 (T. R.). at 



360 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Brimfield, Mass.; married April 12, 1793 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Mass., to 
SALLY BEMENT. 

CHILDREN (all bom at Brimfield) : 

2226. I. John, born June 25, 1794 (T. R.). 

2227. II. Abel, born Apr. 23, 1796 (T. R.). 

2228. III. Alice, born Oct. 26, 1797 (T.R.). 

[See Erasmus Stebbins, Addenda.] 

1087. 

| 5(10 186 42 

JUSTUS STEBBINS 7 - Zerah Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

I Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks Patience Wright 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins i ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Zerah Stebbins and Eunice Dunham, was born Mar. 6, 1775 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; died Nov. 26, 1823, at Monson, Hampden 
Co., Mass.; married Dec. 31, 1799 (T. R,), at Brimfield, Mass., to ABIGAIL 
MORGAN. 

CHILDREN : 

Son ; died young. 

John, born Dec. 9, 1801 (T. R.), at Brimfield. 

Anne B., born Oct. — , 1806; married Elijah Goodale.-j- 

Eliza. 

William. 

Maria ; married Thomas Dilworth. 

Justus, born Sept. 19, 1817; married Adaline Hildreth.+ 

Samuel; born , 1820. Never married. He was an 

old-time "singing master," and always taught "singing 

school." 

1089. 



2229. 


I. 


2230. 


II. 


2231. 


III. 


2232. 


IV. 


2233. 


V. 


2234. 


VI. 


2235. 


VII. 


2236. 


VIII. 



-„„. „_,-,-.-._„«. . 1 500 186 42 

RUEL STEBBINS 7 - Zerah Stebbins <; John Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks Patience Wright 

6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

of Zerah Stebbins and Eunice Dunham, was born July 20, 1780, at Brim- 
field. Hampden Co., Mass.; died July 11, 184C, at Wales, Hampden Co., Mass., 
married MIRIAM SHERMAN, born Jan. 30, 1783, at Brimfield, Mass.; died 
Jan. 2, 1859, at Wales, Mass., who was a daughter of Timothy Sherman and 
Sarah Lumbard (Chamberlain). Occupation, farmer; politics, Whig. Re- 
sided a1 Brimfield and Wales, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2237. I. Loel, born Aug. 22, 1808; married Martha Haynes.+ 

II. Ransom, born about 1810; married Mary Dearing Clark.-f- 
2239. III. Clarinda, born ,1812; married John Vizard. + 



2240. 


IV. 


2241. 


V. 


2242. 


VI. 


2243. 


VII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 361 

Merrick ; died young. 
Luke; died Dec. 11, 1815 (T. R.>. 

Carlton L., born May 29, 1819; married Martha Logee Baker.+ 
Matilda, born Jan. 1, 1822: married Thomas Vizard. -4- 
RUEL STEBBINS was a sober, sedate man, with very little sense of humor ; 
but a man of some education, and of good judgment. 

1093. 

( ~il i' t 1 RS 4.0 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 7 -, .ludah Stebbins 6 Levi Stebblns 5 John Stebblns 4 

/ Kutb Dady Mary Post Tatience Wright 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebblns 3 ThomaB Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ] 

son of Judah Stebbins and Ruth Cutler Dady, was born Mar. 11, 1770 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Mass. ; died Aug. 20, 1847, at Clinton, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; married 
Nov. 25, 1790, at Whitestown, N. Y., to LYDIA BRANCH, born Dec. 7, 1771 ; 
died Mar. 1, 1805, who was a daughter of Amaziah Branch. He was married 
second, April 13 (or 23), 1807, to POLLY RUSSELL, born Oct. 19 (or 18), 
1781. at — — , Conn.; died April 17, 1866 (or 1867), at Clinton, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

William, born Jan. 2, 1792; married Phebe Curtiss.-|- 

Sarah, born Sept. 22, 1793; married Thomas E. Parmelee; 

died June 5, 1858. 
Amaziah, born Jan. 26, 1796; married Amanda Anderson. + 
.Mary, born April 22, 1798; married Patrick McEntee, Mar. 7, 

1815; died June 10, 188:;. 
Elizabeth, Mar. 21, 180S; married John H. Tower.+ 
Lydia, born Feb. 12, 1812; married in 1836, William Peck; died 

July 3, 1837. 
George W., born Mar. 7 (17), 1814; married Sarah Daniels. + 
Edward R., born Aim. 9. 1818: married Lydia Susanna Sand- 

ford.+ 
Frances C, born Dec. 28. 1822; married James Mott Titus.+ 
Thomas, born June (or Jan.), 3, 1827; died Dec. 11, 1830. 

WILLIAM STEBBINS spent his boyhood days in his native town. About 
the year 1790. with his parents, he emigrated west to New York State, making 
the journey with an ox team. When they reached what is now the city of 
Utiea they stopped to rest and view the country. Not being pleased with 
the outlook, they went further and located at Pompey, Onondaga County, 
where he built a log house in the woods. He experienced the usual life of a 
pioneer, clearing the forests and cultivating the rough acres which composed 
his farm. 

In the early days MR. STEBBINS made brick, but afterwards devoted his 
whole time to farming. 

Soon after the death of his first wife he removed to Clinton, Oneida County, 
where he continued the pursuit of farming. In the latter years of his life, 



2244. 


I. 


2245. 


II. 


2246. 


III. 


2247. 


IV. 


2248. 


V. 


2249. 


VI. 


2250. 


VII. 


2251. 


VIII. 


2252. 


IX. 


2253. 


X. 



362 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

having accumulated a comfortable property, the farm was sold and he moved 
to the village, where he spent the remainder of his days. 

"When WILLIAM STEBBINS and LYDIA BRANCH were married the 
ceremony was performed by Occum, the celebrated Indian preacher, there 
being no other minister in town. 

In character, MR. STEBBINS was an industrious, frugal man, pleasing in 
Ins manners, yet quiet and unobtrusive. 

1094. 

( 509 188 42 

JOSEPH STEBBINS 7 ■ Judah Stebbins fi Levi Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Ruth Dady Mary Post Patience Wright 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Judah Stebbins and Ruth Cutler Dady, was born Dec. 26, 1774 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Mass. ; died Jan. 18, 1863, at Clinton, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; married 
1798, at Clinton, N. Y., to LUCY PATTERSON, born 1790; died Oct. 4, 1869, 
at Clinton, N. Y. Resided at Clinton, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2254. I. Wealthy ; married John W. Hale. 

2255. II. Edwin Joseph, born Nov. — , 1811; married Julia A. Cory.-f 

2256. III. Maria ; married Warren Bryant. 

2257. IV. Amelia; married Warren Bryant. 

JOSEPH STEBBINS devoted several years of his early life to mercantile 
pursuits, at Clinton, N. Y. In 1818 he was appointed one of the superintendents 
of the Brothertown Indians, and continued to hold that office under successive 
administrations for over twenty years. 

As an Indian superintendent his "latch string" was always out, day and 
night, and many times the Indians quietly entered his house and stretched 
themselves on the floor before the open fireplace, where the fire was seldom 
out (for matches were not known in those days), there to remain until day- 
break, nothing ever being molested. What a reflection upon progress and 
Christianity, when people of the present day must live behind locked doors 
and windows ! 

"Uncle -roe," as people were fond of calling JOSEPH STEBBINS, in late 

life, realized all the trials and deprivations attendant upon pioneer life. The 

journey from Massachusetts to Clinton was made in an ox cart. He had to 

travel some twenty miles on horseback, through the forests, by aid of blazed 

. whenever flour or meal was needed. 

1096. 



JAMES D. STEBBINS 7 * .Tuil:ih StebhinsG Levi Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Ruth C. Dady Mary Post Patience Wright 

6 2 11 
si,|,hlns3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

on of Judah Stebbins and Ruth Cutler Dady. was born, probably, at Clinton, 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 363 

N. Y.; died Dec. 25, 1869, aged 80, at Clinton, N. Y.; married to MARY 
TRACY. 

CHILDREN : 

2258. I. Charlotte Mercy ; married Oscar Barton Gridley.+ 

2259. II. Elijah Tracy. 

2260. III. Joseph M.; married Eunice "Waters; died July, 1884. 

1098. 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 7 - Stephen William Stebbins 6 William Stebbins 5 William Stebbins t 

( Eunecia Sti t Eunice Williams Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Stephen William Stebbins and Eunecia Street, was born July 16 (or 
June 26), 1786. at Wilbraham, Mass. (?), died June 23, 1858; married April 
7, 1817, at Somers, Conn., to LUCRETIA P. RAYNOLDS, died at Somers, 
Conn., who was a daughter of Dea. Samuel Raynolds and Lucy Pitkins. He 
was graduated from Yale in 1807. Resided at West Haven, Conn. (1815). 

CHILDREN : 

2261. I. Samuel Williams, born July 13, 1818: married Sarah Elizabeth 

Brown. He was connected with the American Tract Society 
for more than forty years. [See Unidentified S.]. 
Eunice Sohpia, born Aug. 10, 1821; married Elijah Ransom. -f- 
Edward Raynolds, born Aug. 19, 1824; died Feb. 16, 1840. 
Stephen Alfred, born Dec. 13, 1828 (9) ; married Emma Morri- 
son. + 

1100. 

I 513 192 45 

ANNE STEBBINS ' - st.phen William Stebbins <•■ William Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * 
I Eunecia Street Eunice Williams Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [■ 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Stephen William Stebbins and Eunecia Street, was born Nov. 
15, 1792, at Stratford, Conn, (or West Haven. Conn.) ; died Aug. 27, 1874, 
at Braintree, Mass; married Oct. 18, 1835, at Wilbraham, Mass., to REV. 
RICHARD SALTER STORRS, born Feb. 6, 1787; died, Aug 11, 1873, who 
was a son of Rev. Richard Salter Storrs and Sarah Williston. 

Of ANNE STEBBINS STORRS, her stepson, Dr. Richard Salter Storrs, 
Jr., said: "She was a remarkable woman; wise and witty; affectionate 
humorous, supremely conscientious, devoted to the best things, with a certain 
gay cheerfulness which years and sorrow did not subdue." 

"ANNE STEBBINS STORRS was a very much beloved stepmother and 
grandmother. Beside all her marked virtues she was a most charming hostess, 
possessing remarkable vivacity, so that her sayings are still frequently quoted 
and laughed over." 

RICHARD SALTER STORRS received his early education at home, and 



2262. 


II. 


2263. 


III. 


2264. 


IV. 



364 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

entered Yale College in 1802; but, his health failing, he had to give up his 
college course for a time, and accepted a position as teacher in the Clinton 
Academy in East Hampton, Long Island, where he had been invited at the 
suggestion of Lyman Beecher. Meanwhile he continued his studies, and, 
entering the senior class of Williams College, was graduated in 1807. He then 
returned to Long Island, where he studied theology under Rev. Aaron Wool- 
worth of Bridgehampton. A year later he was licensed by the Suffolk Presby- 
tery, and was given charge of the parishes of Islip and Smithtown, but soon 
retired from this work and entered Andover Theological Seminary, from 
which he was graduated in 1810. 

He was then ordained pastor of the First Congregational church of Brain- 
tree, Mass., which charge he retained until his death, with the exception of 
five years, when he was engaged in the service of the Home Missionary Society 
of Massachusetts. The degree of D. D. was conferred on him by Williams 
College in 1835, and by Amherst College the same year. During the years from 
1817 to 1825 he was editor of the Boston Recorder, and senior associate editor 
of the Congregationalist from 1850 to 1856. DR. STORRS was also a con- 
tributor to the Panoplist, the Home Monthly and other periodicals, and, in 
addition to about twenty sermons, published the "Memoir of Rev. Samuel 
Green" (Boston, 1836), "Life and Letters of Rev. Daniel Temple" (New 
York, 1855); and edited "Willistoirs Sacramental Meditations" (Boston, 
1857). 

1102. 

i 514 192 45 

EUNICE BARKER 7 ■ Eunice Stebbins 6 William Stebblns 5 William Stebbins 4 

/ Joseph Barker Eunice Williams Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Eunice Stebbins and Rev. Joseph Barker, was born Dec. 29, 1789, 
at Middleboro, Mass. ; died Sept. 10, 1851, at Chicago, 111. ; married Oct. 23, 
1816, at Middleboro, Mass., to ELKANAH DOGGETT, born Oct. 4, 1790, at 
Middleboro, Mass.; died May 22, 1858, at Chicago, 111., who was a son of 
Thomas Doggett and Phoebe Dean. 

CHILDREN : 

2265. I. Eunice Stebbins Doggett, born Aug. 20, 1817 ; unmarried ; lives 
at Chicago, 111. 
William Elkanah Doggett, born Nov. 20, 1820. 
Joseph Barker Doggett, born Feb. 16, 1823. 
Thomas Doggett, born Nov. 15, 1827. 
Son ; died young. 

1108. 

RUTH STEBBINS" -: Zadock Stebbins 8 Ezra Stebbins 6 William Stebblns 4 

I Urania Burt Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins * ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Zadock Stebbins and Urania Burt, was born June 7, 1784; died 



2266. 


II. 


2267. 


III. 


2268. 


IV. 


2268a. 


V. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 365 

June 25, 1814; married .Mar. 25, 1804, at Longmeadow, Mass., to ETHAN 
COLTON, born Nov. 18, 1780; died April 9. 1S27-8. who was a son of Henry 
Colton and Mary Burt. 

CHILDREN : 

2269. I. Theodore Colton, born Jan. 15, 1805. 

2270. II. Margaret Chapin Colton, born Apr. 10, 1808. 

2271. III. Sophia Stebbins Colton, born Aug. 5, 1810. 

1109. 

URANIA STEBBINS 7 ■( Zadock Stebbins o Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * 

I Urania Burt Margaret Chapin Mercy Enowlton 

6 2 1i 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Vblgal I Brooks Hannah Wright Sarab — I 



daughter of Zadock Stebbins and Urania Rurt, was born March 22, 1786, at 
Longmeadow, Mass. ; died Jan. 15. 1870, at Palmyra, Wis.; married Dec. 1, 
1S0S, at Longmeadow. Mass.. to EBENEZER SMITH, born Feb. 3, 1783, at 
Granby, Mass.; died November 1, 1851, at Port Washington, Wis., who was 
a son of Ebenezer Smith and Ruth — . Occupation, farmer. Resided 

at Granby, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2272. I. Amelia Smith, born June 29, 1810; married Theodore S. Colton. 

2273. II. Urania Burt Smith, born Apr. 25, 1814; died Jan. 29, 1815. 

2274. III. George Francis Smith, born July 30, 1815 ; married Mary Smith. 

2275. IV. Pamela Smith, born Dec. 8, 1817; married Harrison Price. 

2276. V. William Eastman Smith, born Nov. 23, 1819 ; married Catharine 

Teed. 

2277. VI. Harvey Coleman Smith, born Oct. 11, 1821; married Lydia C. 

Manning. 

1110. 

1 513 195 45 

PERSIS STEBBINS 7 - '/nil'irk StoMilns'-. Ezra Stebbins r. William Stebbins * 

I Urania Burt Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 J 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Zadock Stebbins and Urania Burt, was born Dec. 30, 1787, at 
Longmeadow, Mass. ; married to QUARTUS WHITE, born April 28, 1789. at 
South Hadley, Mass., who was a son of Simeon White and Roxa Pomeroy. 

CHILDREN : 

2278. I. Emeline White, born Mar. 2. 1810; married Mar. 24, 1832, to 

Francis W. Kellogg. 

2279. II. Francis Stebbins White, born Apr. 6, 1811. 

2280. III. Albert Colton White, born Aug. 21, 1815. 



366 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1115. 

( 516 195 45 

DR JOHN BLISS STEBBINS 7 - Ezra Stebbins 6 Ezra Stebbins B William Stebbins * 

( Margaret Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Bliss, was born May 22, 1802, at Long- 
meadow, Mass.; died April 12, 1844, at South Boston, Mass.; married May 
8, 1833, to MARY ANN WHITMAN, born Feb. 23, 1811, at Boston, Mass.; 
died Jan. 6, 1891, at 465 W. Broadway, South Boston, who was a daughter 
of Hon. Benjamin Whitman and Hannah Gardner. Residence (1891), 465 
Broadway, South Boston, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2281. I. Oliver Bliss, born Dec. 22, 1833 ; unmarried ; died Nov. 2, 1902, at 

South Boston, Mass. 

2282. II. Clarinda B., born Mar. 5, 1837 ; died Sept. 6. 1838 

2283. III. Mary Ann Black, born Dec. 28, 1838; married Hollis Randel 

Gray, of Maiden. -f- 

DR. JOHN BLISS STEBBINS was obliged to remain at home and assist 
on the farm until his seventeenth year, owing to his father's ill health. Re- 
leased from this duty, he devoted himself to securing a medical education. In 
this he was greatly assisted by his uncles. Doctors John and Oliver Bliss. He 
was graduated from Harvard College in 1827, receiving the degree of Doctor 
of Medicine, after which he removed to South Boston. After studying further 
with Dr. Keep, of Boston, he entered upon the practice of his profession and 
immediately attained great success. His practice was extensive, but as he was 
eminently the "physician of the poor" it did not bring him great wealth. He 
early made his home in South Boston, where he was widely known and highly 
respected for his genial, pleasant traits of character, and his liberality in his 
profession. 

His tastes were always intellectual and he collected quite an extensive 
library. In 1835 he was a member of the City Council of Boston, and was also 
a member of the Boston Medical Association and the Massachusetts Medical 
Society. 

His son, OLIVER BLISS STEBBINS, graduated in 1848. at the head of 
his class in the Hawes Grammar School, receiving the first Franklin medal 
II- completed his education at the English High School, Boston, from whic'ti 
he was graduated with honor, and in 1852 entered upon a mercantile life 
which tic soon relinquished for the more congenial, though less profitable, 
pursuit of literature. 

In 1855 he was elected a member of the Mattapan Literary Association 
of South Boston, a society for the training of young men in literary matters. 
He served as director and secretary of the Association, and was a member of 
the Lecture committee. The outbreak of the war terminated the usefulness 
"1' tin- organization. 

He served as assistant editor of the Mattapan Register, a weekly paper 




RICHARD SALTEK STORRS. 
Husband of No. 1 100. 




HOMESTEAD OF No. 1116, AARON CHAI'IN STEBBINS. 
At Longmeadow, Mass. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 367 

devoted mainly to South Boston matters. His contributions, both in prose 
and verse, attracted much attention and were widely copied. 

From 1865 to 1867 he was a clerk in the South Boston Postoffice, and from 
1867 to 1869 was a clerk in the Boston Custom House, receiving two promo- 
tions and high commendation from the Treasury Department for his statistics 
upon emigration. At the same time he was the Boston musical and dramatic 
correspondent of the well-known New York Musical Review. 

In 1S76 he was elected a member of the New England Historical and Gene- 
alogical Society, and has been a constant contributor to its publications. 
Since 1880 he has been employed by that society as index-maker. He has 
also acted in the capacity of Boston correspondent of the New York Dramatic 
News, musical and dramatic critic of the Boston Daily World, and of the 
Opera Glass, and a frequent contributor to other papers. 

In 1876 he prepared a Manuscript History of Dorchester Neck in the 
Revolution: a "History of the Hawes Grammar School," which constitutes 
about half of the volume published as the "Hawes School Memorial"; and has 
also published, in the fourth volume of Memorial Biographies of the New 
England Historical and Genealogical Society, a life of General William H. 
Sumner, which has received the highest praise from all reviewers. He was 
a member of the Hawes Schoolboy Association, and its president in 1899. A 
close student of history and the drama, he has collected a valuable library of 
about two thousand volumes besides numerous pamphlets, devoted to these 
subjects. In 1898 he delivered lectures on "Macbeth" before the Playgoers' 
Club. 

In 1895 he wrote a "History of the Boston Museum." which was pub- 
lished in the Bostonian, now the National Magazine. 

For over twenty years he had been collecting data for a history of the 
Stebbins family: and it is to be regretted that we were not permitted to 
incorporate his manuscript in this work, as it must include a great deal of 
interesting matter, especially in the historical line. We hope that some one 
will at no distant date issue a supplement to the present work, with corrections 
and additions from his manuscript. 

1116. 

i .">ir. 195 45 

AARON CHAPIN STEBBINS 7 -Ezra Stebbins « Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * 

I Margaret Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 
6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 



son of Ezra Stebbins and Margaret Bliss, was born Dec. 29, 1804, at Long- 
meadow, Mass. ; died June 8, 1888, at New Hampton. Iowa ; married May 5. 
18.33, at Longmeadow, Mass., to EMILY CALKINS, born April 22, 1808. at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died July 12, 1891 ; buried at New Hampton, Iowa, who 
was a daughter of Ezekiel Calkins and Lucy Willey. He was married second 
to MARY W. Occupation, farmer: politics, Republican. Residences, Long- 
meadow, Mass., until May, 1861; in Will Co., 111., until 1871: then at New 
Hampton, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

2284. I. Eugenia Flavia, born Jan. 12, 1838 ; married Julius Henry Pow- 
ers^ 



368 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2285. II. John Bliss, born May 11, 1840 ; unmarried ; lives at New Hamp- 

ton, Iowa. 

2286. III. Emily, born Jan. 22, 1843; unmarried; lives at New Hampton, 

Iowa. 

2287. IV. James ( ?) ; died Mar. 14, 1846. 

AAEON CHAPIN STEBBINS was but sis years old when his father 
became helpless. When not in school and when he could be spared from 
home he worked for his uncle, John Bliss, a brother of his mother. After his 
father's death he went to live with his uncle, Oliver Bliss, another brother 
of his mother, and remained with him until his marriage. He never went 
to school after his father's death. His uncle, who was a doctor as well as a 
farmer, was to give him instruction, but there was a good deal of work to 
be done and he was so interrupted in his studies that he soon gave up all 
idea of study, gaining what little education he had from general reading, for 
which, fortunately, he had much fondness. Being possessed of a very excellent 
memory, he became well posted in the affairs of his time, and could converse 
intelligently. Could he have had the opportunity of getting a college educa- 
tion, he would have been a very brilliant man. He was very fond of a joke, 
and in his younger days, when with his friends, it was hard to get the start 
of him. He was a great mimic and story-teller, and in his later years, when 
the family was gathered together on Thanksgiving — or some other holiday — 
he would entertain them with stories of "ye olden time and ye old people" 
which were very amusing. He was a member of the school committee, but 
never held any other public office. He was not one to crowd himself forward, 
being naturally of a retiring disposition, and much preferring the quiet of 
his own home to the toils and strifes of political life. He always worked on 
a farm until he moved west. After that he did no field work, but always 
had the best and cleanest garden of any one around. In middle life he fell 
from a tree while picking pears and broke several of the small bones of 
his foot; after recovering from this he had a trouble in his hips, and for the 
last seven years of his life he was not able to dress himself without assistance. 
The hip trouble gradually grew worse until his death. He was buried in 
New Hampton, Iowa. He was honored with several military commissions, 
of which the following are copies: 

HIS EXCELLENCY 

LEVI LINCOLN, 

GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF 

(Seal Levi Lincoln) OF THE 
( '< ) M ,M ( )X WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 

Tii Aaron C. Stebbins, of Longmeadow 

Gentleman, GREETING: 

rOU having been elected on the twenty seventh day of August A. D. one 
thousand I'ight hundred and thirty two Ensign of a Company, in the first 
Regiment of Infantry in the first Brigade, and fourth Division of the Militia 



■B 



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No. 1116. 

c'AI'T. AAKON CHAPIN STEBBINS. 

In His 76th Year. 



MRS. EMILY CALKIN'S STEBBINS. 

Wife of No. 1116. 

At the Age of 80 Years. 





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1*3 








No, 2286. 
EMILY CALKINS STEBBINS, 



No. 2285. 
JOHN BLISS STEBBINS. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 369 

of this Commonwealth; reposing special trust and confidence in your ability, 
courage and good conduct, I do, by these Presents, Commission you accord- 
ingly. You will, therefore, with honor and fidelity, discharge the duties of said 
office, according to the laws of this Commonwealth, and to Military Rule and 
Discipline. And all inferior Officers and Soldiers are hereby commanded to 
obey you in your said capacity and you will yourself observe and follow such 
Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from the 
Commander in Chief, or others, your superior officers. 

GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Commonwealth, the twenty 
fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred 
and thirty two and in the fifty seventh year of the Independence of the United 
States of America. By his Excellency the Governor. 

Edward D. Bangs Secretary of the Commonwealth. 

HIS EXCELLENCY 

LEVI LINCOLN, 

GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF 

OF THE 
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 
To Aaron C. Stebbins, of Longmeadow 
Gentleman, GREETING : 

YOU having been elected on the eighteenth day of April, A. D. one thousand 
eight hundred and thirty three. Lieutenant of a Company, in the first Regi- 
ment of Infantry in the first Brigade, and fourth Division of the Militia of 
this Commonwealth; reposing special trust and confidence in your ability, 
courage and good conduct, I do, by these Presents, Commission you accord- 
ingly. You will, therefore, with honor and fidelity, discharge the duties of 
said office, according to the Laws of this Commonwealth, and to Military 
Rule and Discipline. And all inferior Officers and Soldiers are hereby com- 
manded to obey you in your said capacity; and you will yourself observe 
and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive 
from the Commander in Chief, or others, your superior officers. 
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the Commonwealth, the sixth day of 
May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and 
in the fifty seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America. 
By His Excellency the Governor. 

Edward D. Bangs Secretary of the Commonwealth. 

HIS EXCELLENCY 

EDWARD EVERETT 

GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IX CHIEF 

OF THE 
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 
To Aaron C. Stebbins of Longmeadow. Gentleman, 
Greeting: 
You having been elected on the fifth day of May A. D. one Thousand eight 

24 



370 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

hundred and thirty six, Captain of a Company, in the first Regiment of 
Infantry in the first Brigade and fourth Division of the Militia of this Com- 
monwealth; reposing special trust and confidence in your ability, courage 
and good conduct, I do, by these Presents Commission you accordingly. You 
will, therefore, with honor and fidelity, discharge the duties of said office, 
according to the Laws of this Commonwealth, and to Military Rule and 
Discipline. And all inferior Officers and Soldiers are hereby commanded to 
obey you in your said capacity; and you will yourself observe and follow 
such Orders and Instructions as you shall, from time to time, receive from 
the Commander in Chief, or others your superior Officers. 
Given under my hand, and the Seal of the Commonwealth, the twenty sixth 
day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty 
six, and in the sixtieth year of the Independence of the United States of 
America. By his Excellency the Governor. 

John P. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth. 

The following account was found among the papers of AARON CHAPIN 
STEBBINS after his death : 

things sent out to Stebbins House 

Beef and Pork thirteen Pound 

Shuggar Six Pound 

Indian meele half a Bushel 

milk four Quart and Pinte 

Candles one Pound 

Butter two pound and two ounces 

one Barrel of Cydar 

milk four Quart 

Hunney one Pinte 

mallossus half a Poynt 

half a Peck of malt— Peck of Bran 

half a Bushel of apples four or 5 heads of Cabbage 

hors went out twice one Day in a slay 

next Day went out one time in a slay 

nex Day my hors went out when he Brought in Stebbins 

milk 4 Quarts 

one Quart of Brande 

Tobaco 2 & y 2 Pounds Cabage 4 Heads 

horse one Day Day move out their 

one Loaf of wheat Bread 

milk four Quarts 

horse one Day and carried out Samuel Colton 

On the opposite side of the above bill is written the following : 
Doctor Jonathan Marsh Saml Coomes Elnezar Coomes Jonath Hale Jun 
Nathan Hale & Pestus Colton Having gone into measures to Escape the Extrem- 
ity of the Small pox we with our Parents that are present Dsire the Prayers 
of this Congregation that God would gratiously apear & carry ous Safely 
Through the Same without any Sorrowfull Effect How Ever fit for his Soveran 
Pleaseure. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 371 

JOHN BLISS STEBBINS attended the common district school until ten 
years of age, after which time he went only in the winters. At sixteen years 
of age his school life closed. 

He soon after went west and lived at Garnaville, Clayton County, Iowa, 
where he worked on a farm, in a stone quarry, hauled lumber from Clayton 
landing on the Mississippi to Garnaville, and also made mud for masons who 
were building a cellar. 

In September, 1857, he went to Will County, Illinois, where he worked a 
short time on a farm. He taught school four and one-half months in the town 
of Orland, Cook County, Illinois. At the close of his term of school he 
returned to his old home at Longmeadow, and remained there with his parents 
until the spring of 1861, when his father sold his farm and the family moved 
west, locating in Green Garden Township, Will County. Illinois, where he took 
a piece of raw prairie and converted it into a good farm. While here he held 
the office of school director. 

In June, 1871, he went to Chickasaw County, Iowa, and entered a home- 
stead, which he improved, then sold, and with the proceeds bought another 
piece of prairie which he built upon and where he lived until the spring of 
1893, when, his health having failed him, he sold this also, and since that 
time has made his home in New Hampton, Iowa. 

EMILY CALKINS STEBBINS was always small and delicate and could 
only attend an occasional term of school. In 1858 she went to Peacham, Ver- 
mont, and attended the Caledonia County Grammar school for one year. She 
then returned home and the next fall entered the higher department of the 
home school, which she attended two successive winters. 

In the early summer of 1861 she came west with her parents and has since 
been a resident of New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, with the excep- 
tion of about one year. 

From September 1, 1862, to January 1, 1864, she was Deputy Recorder 
and Treasurer of Chickasaw County, and excited the admiration of some 
and the contempt of others by taking a man's place and doing a man's work. 
and — horror of horrors! getting a man's wages for doing it. She resided 
with her parents in Will County, Illinois, from February, 1S64, to September. 
1865, teaching the Green Garden school during that period. But, finding her- 
self lacking in the heroism required in a school teacher and the strength 
necessary in those days to be a housekeeper on a farm, she returned to New 
Hampton, where she entered the law office of her brother-in-law, J. H. Powers, 
and began work upon a set of Abstracts of Titles of lands in Chickasaw 
County. 

In February, 1866, she received a commission as Notary Public, since which 
time she has been steadily engaged as Notary and Abstracter. Her notarial 
commission was the first issued to a woman in the United States — and suppos- 
edly the first one ever issued to a woman anywhere. 

She is a member of the First Congregational Church of New Hampton, 
and is closely identified with its Sunday school and the Woman's Missionary 
Society. She was for twenty years an active member of the W. C. T. U., and 
is still identified with the Non-Partisans. 



372 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1127. 



195 45 

Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins 4 



2289. 


II 


2290. 


III. 


2291. 


IV. 



r ilSa 

WILLIAM STEBBINS < - wiiiiam stebbins o 

/ Margaret Newel Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born May 11, 1789, at 

Longmeadow, Mass. ; died , 1881, at Waterloo, N. Y. ; married 

Nov. 30, 1815, at Longmeadow, Mass., to ELIZA BOWKER, Resided at Long- 
meadow, Mass., and Rochester, N. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

2288 I. Samuel Newell, born April 16, 1819 ; lived and died at Brooklyn, 
N. Y., leaving a family. 
Charlotte, born Sept. 7, 1822 ; died Oct. 7, 1825. 
Infant, born Aug. 21. 1825 ; died Sept. 15, 1825. 
Emeline ; married Porter Taylor ; lived and died in Rochester, 
N. Y., leaving a family. 

2292. V. Frank, lives in Rochester, N. Y. 

1128. 

CYNTHIA STEBBINS 7 • William Stebbins « Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * 

I Margaret Newel Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born Nov. 14, 1791, 

at Longmeadow, Mass.; died , 1871; married Oct. 12 (or Nov. 21), 

1811, to JONATHAN BOWKER. 

CHILDREN : 

2293. I. J. C. Bowker; lived and died in Lawrence, Mass. 

2294. II. Frank Bowker; lived in , Minn. 

2295. III. Cynthia Bowker; married Eben Hitchcock; lives at Westfield, 

Mass. 

2296. IV. Sarah Bowker. 

1130. 

EZRA STEBBINS ' , William Stebbins '• Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins 4 

I Margaret Newel Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ]■ 
lilErooks Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born June 21. 1796 (or 
1795), at Longmeadow, Mass.; died, aged 86, at Waterloo, N. Y. ; married 
Nov. 20, 1823, to SALLY BOWKER. Resided at Waterloo, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2297. [. Rev. Charles E. 

2298. [I. Dr. James Hervey ; lives at Geneva, N. Y. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 373 

1131. 

( 518a 105 45 

MARGARET STEBBINS ; - William Stebblns o Ezra Stebbins ■■ William Stebbins * 

1 Margaret Newel Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

2 1) 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born June 21, 1796, 
at Longmeadow, Mass.; died , 1S63, at Waterloo, N. Y. -. mar- 
ried March 29, 1817, to JOB WHITE, born Dee. 27, 1790, who was a son of 
Job White and Mindwell Clapp. Occupation painter. Resided at Waterloo, 
Seneca Co., N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2299. I. Charlotte S. White, born Feb. 7, 1819; married Dec. 31, 1846, to 

Erastus T. Judd. 

2300. II. William Chester White, born Sept. 10, 1821 ; married Catharine 

Bramhall. 

2301. III. Mary N. White, born .Mar. 24. 1824; married C. Lorenzo Judd 

of Port Byron, N. Y., Nov. 23. 1843. 
IV. Samuel White, bom July 27. 1825 ; died Mar. 5. 1828. 
Caroline E. White, born - — , 1828 ; died 1828. 

Samuel White, born — . 1829; died 1840. 

Caroline Ely White born March 16. 1832. 

Margaret A. White, born - — , 1834; died 1839. 

Eunice E. White, born - — , 1836; died 1840. 

1132. 

i 518a 195 45 

EBER STEBBUIS '- William Stebhhi Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins 4 

I Margaret Newel Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

>: 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins = Thomas Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born Nov. 4, 1798, at 
Longmeadow, Mass.; died Aug. 29, 1839 (or 1880), at West Springfield. Mass.; 
married Apr. 6, 1822, at Longmeadow or West SpringtieM. Mass., to HARRIET 
BEDORTHA; died Feb. 26, 1836, aged 35, at West Springfield, Mass. He was 
married second to ELIZA or ELVIRA; died May 26, 1838, aged 26, at West 
Springfield, Mass. Resided at Longmeadow, Mass. [See Unidentified E.] 

CHILDREN : 

2308. I. Harriet, married Merriman. 

1136. 

i 518a 195 45 

ALBERT STEBBINS M William Stebbins c Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins * 

I Margaret Newell Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of William Stebbins and Margaret Newell, was born June 4, 1808; died 
Oct. , 1884, at Columbus. Ohio; married Mar. 22, 1830, at Springfield, 



2302. 


IV. 


2303. 


V. 


2304. 


VI. 


2305. 


VII. 


2306. 


VIII. 


2307. 


IN. 



374 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Mass., to LAURA ANN CHARTER, born Mar. 22, 1812, at Ellington, Conn.; 
died Sept. 25, 1881, at Chicopee, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2309. I. Albert William, born July 29, 1831; married Martha A. Bullens.+ 

1138. 

( 520 195 45 

EBENEZER STEBBINS 7 •! Ebenezer Stebbins 6 Ezra Stebblns 6 William Stebbins * 

I Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born Oct. 31, 1803 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Aug. 29, 1839 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Mass.; mar- 
ried Apr. 12, 1827. to EMELINE BEEBE, born Aug. 19, 1S04; died Dec. 26, 
1864, at Boston, Mass. ; buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston, who was a 
'laughter of Sherwood Beebe and Lucinda Damon. 

CHILDREN : 

2310. I. George Sherwood, born Jan. 9, 1828; married Annie C. Weston. + 

2311. II. Solomon Bliss, born Jan. 18, 1830; married Ellen Bradford.+ 

2312. III. Lucy Maria, born May 10. 1832; married George M. Rogers.+ 



1139. 
EDWIN COOLEY STEBBINS i \ Et 

I El 



520 195 

Ebenezer Stebbins c Ezra Stebbins 5 

Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin 

6 2 11 

William Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born July 12, 1805 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Feb. 16, 1886; buried at Windsor, Conn.; married 
Nov. _'4, 1831, to ANGELINE HANNAH HOLCOMB, born Aug. 12. 1810, died 
Sept. 19, 1880. 

CHILDREN : 



■ ) 



I. Elizabeth Angeline, born May 27, 1834 ; died Oct. 30, 1841. 
314. II. Emeline Narcissa, born Sept. 23, 1836; married Prank Cowles.+ 

1140. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS ' Ebenezer Stebbins e Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins < 

Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 
6 2 11 
I Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
1 1 Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

daughter of Ebenezer Etebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born May 22, 1807 
(T. i; . at Wilbraham. Mass.; died Jan. 16, 1865, at Warren, Mass.: married 
Aug. 22, 1831, to SILAS SWITZER ; died Nov. 12, 1853. No children. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 375 

1142. 

FRANCIS BLISS . STEBBINS 7 0>benezer Stebbins e Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins 4 

I Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Cliapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born July 16, 1811 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Nov. 19, 1871 ; married Dec. 13, 1850, at Austerlitz, 
N. Y.. to AMELIA BLANCHARD, born Aug. 11, 1812, at Windsor, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

2315. I. Francis Willard, born May IS, 1852; died Aug. 25, 1852. 

1143. 

HORACE STEBBINS ' - Ebenezer Stebbins e. Ezra Stebb'ins 5 William Stebbins 4 

I Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah — I 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born Mar. 30, 1813 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Feb. 7, 1862; married Dec. 25, 1847, to MARY 
BEALS, of Plainfield, Mass. [History of Plainfield says: "Mary Beals, dau. 
of Robert Beals and Nabby Vining, b. Apr. 12, 1812; m. Albert Dyer."] 
Resided at Northampton, Mass. No children. 



1144. 
EMELINE STEBBINS ' ! 



520 195 45 

Ebenezer Stebbins 6 Ezra Stebbins 5 William Stebbins 4 

Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

'laughter of Ebenezer Stebbins and Elizabeth Bliss, was born July 19, 1815; 
died Oct. 7, 1880; married to LUTHER BRIDGES, born in 1813; died July 20, 
1881, at Warren, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2:il6. I. Martha C. Bridges, born , 1841; married James D. Weeks, 

Aug. 20, 1862, at Warren. 
2317. II. James Luther Bridges, born Aug. 28, 1849 ; married James A. 

Curtis, Dec. 25, 1871, at Warren. 

1150. 

( 5 r *4 215 48 

HESADIAH STEBBINS 7 \ HesadiahStebblns 6 Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Betsy Sessions Babeock Martha Smith Mary Munn 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Hesadiah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babeock, was born Dec. 13, 
1777 (or 1778), at Monson, Hampden Co., Mass.; died about 1834 at Sheridan, 
Chautauqua Co., N. Y. ; married at Monson. Mass., to Asenath Green, born 1871 



376 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

at .Monson, Mass; died Dec. 7, 1834 (or 1840), at Sheridan, N. Y. Occupation 
fanner. Politics whig. Religion protestant. Resided at Sheridan, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2318. I. Candace, born Sept. , 1802; married Jepeth Edmons. 

2319. II. Asenath. 

2320. III. Joel; died young. 

2321. IV. Betsy. 

2322. V. Angeline, born May, 1815. 

2323. VI. Asenath; born in 1817. 

2324. VII. Marcus Nelson, born Oct. 23, 1819 ; married Emeline Moore. -f- 

2325. VIII. Azewith; married Frank Brownell. 

HESADIAH STEBBINS emigrated from Massachusetts to Chautauqua 
County, New York, in 1806-7, and settled near the site of what afterwards 
became known as Kensington. He purchased a farm of two hundred acres 
and became a successful and enterprising farmer. As was customary in those 
days, MR. STEBBINS also entertained travelers in his humble home, the 
tide of western emigration being so great as to fill all the public houses to 
overflowing. In 1821 he abandoned his original log cabin and moved just 
across the road into a newly erected frame house. 

1152. 

ROXEY STEBBINS ~ \ Hesadiablstebbin 

/ Betsy Sessions Ba 

6 2 II 

Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Hesadiah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Aug. 10, 
ITs-j, at Monson, Mass; died Mar. 4, 1840; married at Monson, Mass. (?) to 
JONATHAN WEBBER; died Sept. 13, 1827, Resided at Niles, Mich. 

( 'HILDREN : 

Stebbins Webber; married Emeline Pope.-j- 

Ebenezer Scott Webber. 

Martha Webber; married Charles Ingersoll. 

Jonathan Webber; married Eliza Ann Abeal.+ 

Sarah Webber; died aged 18 years. 

Columbus Webber: married Lucina McOmber. 

1153. 
THOMAS STEBBINS ■ -j 



215 48 

S6 Aimer Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * 

Babcock Martha Smith Mary Miran 



2326 


I. 


j::27. 


II. 


J:i2S. 


III. 


2329. 


IV. 


23 10 


V. 


2331 


VI 



524 215 48 

1 h-s;i(li:ili Stebbins o Abner Stebbins "• Thomas Stebbins ' 

Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith Mary Munn 



8 2 1 I 

IStebbinsa Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

"I Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of ETesediah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Mar. 15, 1785. 
at M.mson, .Mass.; .lie,! Sept. 7, 1843: married to ASENATH WEBBER. He 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 377 

was married second to MARILLA GRISWOLD, born Dec. 10, 1778; died Oct. 
5, 1850. 

CHILDREN : 

By first wife : 

2332. I. Abner, born May 8, 1811 ; married Lydia Walbridge. 
By second wife : 

2333. II. Cerlercia. 

2334. III. Lowana. 

2335. IV. Betsy ; married ■ Bush. 

2336. V. Alvin. born April 15. 1821; married Lucy Osbern; Lovisa 

Kirkland.-)- 

2337. VI. Nelson, born about 1823. 

2338. VII. Polly, born about 1826. 

2339. VIII. Arthur, born about 1828. 

2340. IX. Ann, born Apr. 2. 1830; married James Collins. 



1154. 

i .-,24 215 4S 

BETSY STEBBINS ~ \ Hesadiab Stebbins ■; Abner Stebbins & Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith Mary Munn 

2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah * 

daughter of Hesadiab Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Mar. 
21, 1787, at Monson, Mass.; died July 20. 1828, at Silver Creek, Chautauqua 

Co., N. Y. ; married — . [BETSY STEBBINS was deserted by her 

first husband before the birth of their child. She discontinued the use of his 
name and obtained the permission of the courts to name her child Abdiel 
Hesadiah Stebbins.] She was married second, in 1807, at Chautaqua County, 
N. Y., to BENJAMIN BARRUS, born April 4. 1784, at Richmond, New Hamp- 
shire; died February 2, 1864, at Silver Creek, N. Y.; son of Michael Barrus 
and Elizabeth Simonds. 

CHILDREN : 

2341. I. Abdiel Hesadiah Stebbins, born .Mar. 29, 1805; married Julia 

Ewell.+ 

Alvira Barrus, born Mar. 22. 1808; married Luther Foster. 

Emery Barrus, born Apr. 8. 1809; married Huldah Abigail 
Nickerson; second, Jane Zerildah Baker.-f- 

Orrin Barrus, born Nov. 8, 1810; married Susan Dow. 

Alexander Barrus, born Nov. 28, 1812; married Jane Morrison. 

Polly Maria Barrus, born June 22, 1814 ; married George Foster. 

Michael Barrus, born Dec. 5, 1818; married Lucinda Buskee.-f- 

Enieline Barrus, born Nov. 10, 1819; married John Darling. 

Ruel Barrus, born Aug. ■">. 1822; married Ellen Martin. -4- 

Joanna Barrus, born Feb. 19, 1824; married William Mark. 

Marilla Barrus, born Feb. IS, 1826; married Theodore San- 
ders. 



2342. 


II. 


2343. 


III. 


2344. 


IV. 


2345. 


V. 


2346. 


VI. 


2347. 


VII. 


2348. 


VIII. 


2349. 


IX. 


2350. 


X. 


2351. 


XI. 



378 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

BENJAMIN BARRUS moved to Chautauqua County, N. Y., in 1805 and 
located in the town of Sheridan, thence removing to the town of Villanova, 
in the autumn of 1818. In 1833 he removed to Hanover, and in 1854 he pur- 
chased a farm, on which he erected the house now occupied by his son, Michael 
Barrus. The farm consisted of one hundred acres of land in a high state of 
cultivation. 

He served in the war of 1812, being present at the siege and burning of 
Buffalo. 

1157. 

_ I 524 215 48 

POLLY STEBBINS 7 - Hesadiah Stebbins 6 Aimer Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * 

I Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith Mary Munn 

6 2 1 / 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [• 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

daughter of Hesadiah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Dec. 14, 
1793 (or 1783), at Monson, Mass.; died January 20, 1878, at Sheridan, Chau- 
tauqua Co., N. Y. ; married to JONATHAN PATTERSON, born Apr. 1, 1791, 
died Dec. 12, 1879. Occupation, banker. Resided at Dunkirk, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2352. I. Charlotte Patterson, born Nov. 19, 1813; married 

Stone. 
Sally Ann Patterson, born Apr. 12, 1816 ; died Feb. 23, 1839. 
Jonathan Patterson, born Mar. 12, 1818; married Cornelia 

Green. 
Emeline Patterson, born Apr. 6. 1820. 

Laura Patterson, born Nov. 21, 1821 ; married Miller Nelson. 
Albert Patterson, born Feb. 12, 1824; married Sophia McDon- 
ald. 
Marilla Patterson, born Jan. 1, 1826; died Jan. 11, 1849. 
Eliza Patterson, born Feb. 3, 1829 ; died Apr. 19, 1839. 
Mary Elizabeth Patterson, born Nov. 17, 1832; died Aug. 18, 
1851. 

Lenora Patterson, born , 1834. 

Ann Patterson, born Aug. 6, 1836. 



1158. 

I 524 215 4S 

JOSIAH STEBBINS 7 • Hesadiah S*tebbins « Aimer Stebbins r. Thomas Stebbins * 

/ Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith Mary Munn 

<'. 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l }■ 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Hesadiah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Apr. 29, 
L796, al Monson, Hampshire County, Mass.; died about 1865 (Nov. 10, 1867), 
al Seneca (Marseilles), LaSalle Co., Illinois; married Dec. 24, 1819, at Dun- 
kirk, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., to ELIZA KINGSBURY CASE, born May 19, 
1802. at Coventry, Tolland Co., Conn. ; died Feb. 18, 1887, at Marseilles, 111., 



2353. 


II. 


2354. 


III. 


2355. 


IV. 


2356. 


V. 


2357. 


VI. 


2358. 


VII. 


2359. 


VIII. 


2360. 


IX. 


2361. 


X. 


2362. 


XI. 



2363. 


I. 


2364. 


II. 


2365. 


III. 


2366. 


IV. 


2367. 


V. 


2368. 


VI. 


2369. 


VII. 


2370. 


VIII. 


2371. 


IX. 


2372. 


X. 


2873. 


XI. 


2374. 


XII. 



SEVENTH GExXERATION. 379 

who was a daughter of Abel Porter Case and Elizabeth Kingsbury or Clarissa 
Root. Occupation, farmer; politics, republican; religion, Universalist. 

CHILDREN : 

James Le Ray, born Nov. 13, 1819 ; married Rhoda Fowler. 

Caroline Matilda, born Mar. 11, 1821 (or Mar. 16, 1820) ; mar- 
ried Joseph Howard Abbott. + 

Cordelia, born May 20, 1824. 

Clarissa M., born Aug. 30, 1826; married Charles Addison 
Luce.+ 

Clarinda. born May 5, 1829; married John Bates. + 

Earl Burr, born Jan. 3, 1831; married Dencie Mullin.-J- 

Uriah Harrison, born July 20, 1833 ; married Marion Glover 
Brookfield.-)- 

Ward Houston, born Jan. 9, 1835. 

Flora Maria, born Oct. 21, 1836. 

Eliza Mary, born May 24, 1838; married Philander Halsey 
Graves. -|- 

Porter Case, born Dec. 27. 1839; married Caroline Pope. 

Walter, born Sept. 14, 1850; married Adina Thrasher. + 

JOSIAH STEBBINS served as a soldier in the war of 1812, going at the 
age of seventeen as a substitute for his brother Thomas. 

A few years after his marriage, while superintending the construction of 
a barn, he was struck on the head by a falling timber, receiving injuries which 
necessitated a surgical operation which wns considered one of the most 
remarkable in the annals of the state. The skull was trephined and three 
pieces of bone were removed. The operation was performed before the days 
of anaesthetics, and the surgeon called for six men to hold him He told the 
surgeon he could not submit to being held. The surgeon then explained that, 
working in such close proximity to the brain, the slightest movement would 
result in death. MR. STEBBINS assured him that he would not move, and 
so the operation was performed. Physicians who examined his head in later 
years expressed the opinion that there was no other man living with such a 
hole in his skull. It never in the least degree affected his physical or mental 
health. 

In 1838 he went to Illinois, and, being impressed with the prospects of the 
west, decided to remove there. The following June, with his wife, ten children 
and his aged mother, he began the journey, with Marseilles, Illinois, as their 
destination. His wife and mother traveled in a carriage, but the rest of the 
family made the trip in covered wagons. When his mother, who had made 
her home with him since her husband's death, determined to accompany her 
son west, her other children made every effort to have her remain with them. 
So sure were they that she would regret her undertaking that they followed 
the travelers for three days, in order to take her back with them; but she 
remained firm, and finally they returned without her. She was a small woman, 
but very active and in excellent health despite her eighty years. She finished 
the journey the least fatigued of any of the party. 



380 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

All the implements, household goods, etc., had been shipped from Buffalo 
to Chicago, via the great lakes. 

After a four weeks' journey the travelers reached Niles, Mich., where they 
stopped to visit MR. STEBBINS' sister, Mrs. Roxey Stebbins Webber. At 
that time that section of Michigan was suffering an epidemic of malaria. The 
family were stricken with it, rendering them unable to resume their journey. 
The aged mother succumbed to the attack and was buried in the cemetery 
at Niles. MR, STEBBINS decided to abandon the idea of going to Marseilles, 
and settled at Niles, which continued to be his home until 1854, when he 
removed to LaSalle County, Illinois. 

He can hardly be said to have been a pioneer of LaSalle County, as the 
farm he purchased was highly improved in every respect; the house was one 
of the finest in that section of the country. He became one of the substantial 
citizens of LaSalle County, a man of uprightness and unswerving integrity. 
He retired from active labor comparatively early in life. 

His pleasant, social nature soon made his home the center of hospitality. 
After his death the homestead was purchased by his sons. Earl Burr Stebbins 
and LeRoy Stebbins. The house was unoccupied for some time, but was 
finally destroyed by fire, together with all the contents. 

ELIZA KINGSBURY (CASE) STEBBINS was a woman of rare character, 
possessing excellent judgment and rare executive ability ; noted among her 
circle of acquaintances for a remarkable memory and a profound love of 
study. She was a woman of quiet, dignified bearing and perfect self-control, 
retaining the full vigor of her mental powers until the last days of her life. 

PORTER CASE STEBBINS was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, 
enlisting at Seneca, 111., August 7, 1862. He participated in the battles at 
Perryville (Ky.), Stone River, Calhoun (Tenn.), Chickamauga, where he was 
wounded; Mission Ridge, where he received a bullet in the neck, and Knox- 
ville, being sent there to relieve General Burnside. After the reorganization 
of the army in Chattanooga he served under General Sherman and participated 
in the battles at Rocky Faced Ridge ; Resaea ; Kenesaw Mountain, where he 
was again wounded; Peach Tree Creek, and Atlanta. He is now a prosperous 
farmer, practically retired. 

1160. 

( -~»24 215 48 

CHLOE STEBBINS ~ - Hesadiah Stebbins o Abner Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith Mary Munn 

6 2 1 I 

Sam.iel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Hesadiah Stebbins and Betsy Sessions Babcock, was born Oct. 6, 
1800, at Monson, Mass.; married to SAMUEL DAVIS. 

CHILDREN : 

2:i7f>. I. Charles Davis, born . 1822. 

2376. II. Myron Davis, born June 16, 1825 ; married Maria Moore. 

2377. III. Byron Davis, born June 16, 1825 ; died 1825. 

2378. IV. Martha Davis, born June 5, 1828 ; died Feb. 22, 1856. 



„.} 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 381 

V. Anson Davis, born Sept. 1. 1830; died 185 ! 

VI. William Davis, bom Mar.. 1832. 
•!. VII. Mary Davis, horn Dec. 22, 1836; died May 20, 1855. 

1162. 

ABIAL STEBBINS " ' I Abner Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 4 

( Abigail Bacon Martha Smith Mary Munn 

6 2 1 

SarauelS imas Stebblns s ROWLAND STEBBIN 

>oks Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Abner Stebbins and Abigail Bacon, was born December 16, 1786 (T. R.). 
at Brimfield, Mass.: died May 5, 1871, al Cuba, Allegany Co., X. Y.; married 
June 11. 1816, al Brimfield, Mass.. to EUNICE M POMEROY, born May 27, 
17:"7. at Springfield, Mass.; died Mar. 7. 1861, at Collins, Erie Co., X. Y., who 
was a daughter of Amisa Pomeroy and Martha Miller. Occupation, fanner; 
politics, republican. Resided at Brimfield, Mass.; Sheridan, Hanover, Collins 
and ( !uba, New York. 

« HILDREN: 

II.nii.-i Atwood, born June 1, 1817 T. R.) ; married, in 1837. 

Levi L. Waterhouse. 
Martha Pomeroy, born Nov. 17. 1818 T. B.) ; married Samuel 

T. Wright. 
Laura Hitchcock, horn Feb. 20, 1821; died Mar. 19, 1821. 
Charles Smith, born Dec. 20, 1822 (T. R.) ; married Grace 

< k>uldini 
Chloe Lamira, born Dec. 18, 1824 (T. R . unmarried. 
Abigail Nicholos, born Apr. 15, 1827; died Apr. 29, 1827. 
Susan Louisa, born June 8, 1828; married William W. Ingram.+ 
I Elvira, horn Apr. 13, 1831; died Nov. — . 1861. 

George B. Francis, horn July 9, 1836; married Mary Holmes; 

died Mar. 2, 1883 
2391. X. Abner Amisa, horn Sep1 16. w: s : married Ellen Lucy Mc- 

Daniels.-f- 

LEVI WATERHOUSE resided for twenty-eighl years on the farm where 
he died. He was for many years a willing supporter of the Methodist Epis- 
copal church, and a member of its Hoard of Trustees. 

GEORGE B. FRANCIS STEBBINS was for many years editor of the 
Cuba Patriot, published in Cuba, New York, which he established in 1862. He 

is said to have I n one of the s1 eccentric and brilliant men who ever 

published a country newspaper. Being very small in stature and weighing 
less than ninety-seven pounds, he was called "a pocket edition of Artemus 
Ward." 

In the fall of 1879 he was appointed Consul at Manila by President Hayes. 

He desired th nsulate in a warm climate, thinking it would benefit his 

health. Secretary Evarts found a vacancy on an English island in the Indian 
Ocean, which offered double the salary, and a more suitable climate than 
Manila. This was offered to MR. STEBBINS, but at the same time he was 



- 


I. 


■ 


II. 


2384. 


III. 




IV. 




V. 


2387. 


VI. 


2388 


VII. 


2389 


VI 11 


2390. 


IX. 



382 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

warned of the excessive heat and frequent earthquakes in the Philippines. 
MR. STEBBINS, thinking this was a ruse of his political opponents to keep 
him from accepting the consulate at Manila, replied that he liked hot weather 

and didn't care a for earthquakes. This settled it, and his nomination 

was confirmed. 

CONSUL STEBBINS and his wife arrived at Manila on July 18, 1880, the 
day on which the earthquake wrought fearful damage to the island of Luzon. 
He went ashore and remained a few days, but did not allow his baggage to 
be transferred from the steamer. The young man who had charge of the 
American Consulate was told to remain at his post, and when the steamer 
sailed for San Francisco the editor-consul and his wife were among the 
passengers. 

MR. STEBBINS was a clever wood engraver, and many of his newspaper 
articles were illustrated with original humorous cuts. 



1164. 

[ 5°5 *^15 48 

LEWIS STEBBINS 7 -] Abner Stebbins c Abner Stebbins B Thomas Stebbins i 

I Abigail Bacon Martha Smith MaryMunn 

6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

AliiL-nil Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Abner Stebbins and Abigail Bacon, was born July 29, 1790 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Mass.; died June 2, 1871 (T. R,), at Brimfield, Mass.; married 
Apr. 2, 1840, to MRS. ANNA H. PARKER, died Mar. 9, 1866. He was Select- 
man of Brimfield in 1840. 

CHILDREN : 

2392. I. Sophronia, born Jan. 30, 1841 (T. R.) ; died May 27, 1858 (T. R.). 

2393. II. Lewis Wilson, born Nov. 23, 1843; married Malinda J. Sher- 

man. + 

2394. III. Frances Ledocia, born Jan. 31. 1846 (T. R.) ; married Henry 

Butterfield. 

2395. IV. Rebecca L., born Apr. 7, 1848 (T. R). 

2396. V. James Frank, born Dec. 17, 1854 (T. R.) ; died May 31, 1858 

(T. R). 

2397. VI. Lizzie Anna, born July 25, 1857 (T. R.). 

1165. 

i 525 215 48 

ERASMUS STEBBINS 7 - Abner Stebbins o Abner Stebbins b Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Abigail Bacon Martha Smith Mary Munn 

6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Abner Stebbins and Abigail Bacon, was born Aug. 17, 1792 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Mass.; died June 11, 1839 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Mass.; married 
to LUCY NELSON, born April 20, 1810; died Oct. 30, 1856, who was a 
daughter of Archibald Nelson and Lucy Moulton. She married second George 
Royce. 



SEVENTH ( ; KN ERATION. 383 

CHILDREN 7 : 

2398. I. Erasmus Darwin, born — . 1834; died Jan. 14. 1836 

(T. R.). 
' II I. Oakley; married Oct. 28, 1857, Timothy G. Houghton. 

1171. 

ABNER STEBBINS ' Abner Stebblns 5 Tbomas Stebblns * 

Bacon Martha Smith Marv Mumi 

6 - 1 , 

Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns J ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah | 

son of Abner Stebbins and Abigail Bacon, was born June 4. 1804 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Mass.; died Feb. 20, L894 T. R.), at Brimfield, Mass.; married 
to SARAH J. PULLER, born Apr. 11, 1802, al Livermore, Androscoggin Co., 
Me.; died Nov. 27, L872, at Brimfield, Mass. Occupation, farmer; politics, 
republican. Resided at Brimfield, Mass. ; Maine. 

I HILDREN (all born at Brimfield): 

2400. I. Charles Emerson, born Feb. 5, 1833 T. R.) ; married Adeline 

CJpham. 
24(il. H. Josiah Burt, June 1". 1835 T. R. ; married Sarah S. Shaw.+ 

2402. III. Abner Henry, born Apr. 13, 1839 (T. R.) ; married Ellen A. 

Upham.-f- 

2403. IV. Sarah Jane, born .May 9, 1843 (T. R.) ; married Ezra P. Tucker, 

Nov. 20, 1871. 

1172. 

JAMES CRAFT STEBBINS 7 ' Ibner Stebblns i Vbner Stebbins B Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Abigail Bacon .Martha Smith Mary Mtinn 

6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebblns 3 Thoi Ins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Abner Stebbins and Abigail Bacon, was born June 15, 1806 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Mass.; married July 15, 1831, to SYBIL PARKER, born Oct. 5, 
1806, at Charlestown, N. II.: died Dec. 28, 1865, at Charlestown, N. H., who 
was a daughter of Stephen Parker and Mary Bellows. Occupation, surveyor 
and auctioneer: polities, democrat. Resided at Charlestown, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

Abigail Bacon, horn Mar. 4. 1833 ; died June 21. 1858 (T. R.). 
Mary Bellows, born Dee. 1. 1835; married B. A. Putney. + 
Elizabeth Milliken, born Dec. 14, 1837; died Jan. 4, 1855. 
Sibyl Parker, born Oct. 24, 1839; cares for her aged father at 

Charlestown. N. II. 
Georgians Sumner, born Dee. 12, 1841; died Mar. 4, 1871. 
Lucy Jane, born Feb. 6, L844 ; died Nov. 1, 1860. 
Emily Rebecca, born Aug. 23, 1846; married George L. Bar- 
ney, -f- 



2404. 


I. 


2405. 


II. 


2406. 


III. 


2407. 


IV. 


2408. 


V. 


2409. 


VT. 


2410. 


VII. 



384 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2411. VIII. Sarah Ann, born Oct. 22, 1848; married Elizur Baldwin Hey- 

wood.+ 

,'::::,"" s JAMES CRAFT STEBBINS removed from Brimfield, Mass., to Charles- 

town, N. II., in 1829. He began business as a shoemaker, but soon opened a 
retail boot and shoe store. In 1836 he was appointed deputy sheriff of Sullivan 
County, and held that office for forty years in succession. 

He was also a well-known surveyor and auctioneer, and gained a wide 
reputation for enlivening that interesting occasion, the "county auction," 
which often serves as an excuse for a general holiday for the neighborhood, 
by his witty sallies, which promoted good humor as well as successful sales. 
He also served on the school committee and in other town offices. 

1198. 

i 5.X0 217 48 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS 7 < Benjamin' Stebbins i; Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins i 

I Miriam Huntley Jerusha King Mary Munn 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [• 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Miriam Huntley, was born July 6, 1780 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Mass. ; married to LYDIA . 

CHILDREN: 

2412. I. Sophronia, born Aug. 22, 1803, at Brimfield, Mass. 

[See Unidentified — .] 

1201. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS 7 \ Jotham Stebbins c BenjaminStebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

( Phebe Ellinwood Jerusha King Mary Munn 

6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Jotham Stebbins and Phebe Ellinwood, was born Jan. 20, 1783 (T. R.), 
at Brimfield, Franklin Co., Mass.; died May 14, 1866, at Brookline, Windham 
Co., Vt. ; married July 11, 1809, at Brookline, Vt., to SARAH BLANDIN, born 
Nov. 20, 1786, at Athens (now Brookline), Vt.; died Feb. 28, 1873, at Brook- 
line, Vt., who was a daughter of John Blandin and Sarah Gray. Occupation, 
rainier; politics, republican ; religion. Baptist. Resided at Brookline, Vt. 

CHILDREN (all born at Brookline, Vt.) : 

2413. I. Eli Marshall, born May 20, 1814 ; died Aug. 20, 1827. 

2414. II. Samuel Oman, born May 1, 1818: died 1828. 

2415. III. Sarah Elvira, born Mar. 9, 1820; died Apr. 1845. 

2416. IV. John Blandin, born Feb. 14, 1824; married Mary Ellis Barber. -f 

2417. V. Samuel Ellinwood, born Apr. 29, 1830; married Lauretta Whit- 

ney; Maggie King. + 

2418. VI. Charles Quincy, born Dec. 28, 1833; married Martha Frances 

Blandin. -4- 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 385 

SAMUEL ELLINWOOD STEBBINS served in the 1st Minnesota regi- 
ment, under McClennan, during the civil war. He had a bayonet thrust 
through his foot at the first great fight at Bull Run. He lay sick of fever on 
the battle field of Fair Oaks for nine days, without shelter, except some bushes 
which his comrades placed over him to protect him from the hot rays of the 
sun. While he lay there there came a heavy rain, which, to his surprise, broke 
his fever, and he recovered sufficiently to join his regiment and participate 
in the seven days' battle and retreat to Malvern Hill. From here he was 
taken to Alexandria Hospital. ITe was discharged after two years and eight 
months' service, having been in twenty battles and skirmishes. 



1203. 

( 531 217 48 

RUFUS STEBBINS 7 Jotham Stebblns 6 Benjamin Stebbins z Thomas Stebbins 4 
M'lii'bi' Klltnwood Jerusha King Mary Munn 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wrlu'ln Sarah t 

son of Jotham Stebbins and Phebe Ellin wood, was born Dec. 27, 1789, at 
Brookline. Vt.; died Oct. 25, 1863, at Brookline, Vt.; married June 28, 1815, 
at Brookline, Vt., to CLARISSA BLANDEST, born June 1, 1798 (or 1799), at 
Brookline, Vt.; died Sept. 27. 1890, at Brookline, Vt., who was a daughter of 
John Blandin and Sarah Gray. Occupation, farmer; politics, whig; religion, 
.Methodist. Resided at Brookline, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

2419. I. Thomas Warren, born June 1, 1816; married Harriet Blandin.+ 

2420. II. Clarissa Laurella, horn Mar. 27. 1818; married June 13, 1841, 

to Calvin T. Barrett ; died May 9, 1897. 

2421. III. Chalmer Willard, born Dec. 24, 1819 ; married Katherine Maria 

Crane ; Calista Thayer. 

2422. TV. Adin Williams, born Jan. 1, 1822; married Cornelia Bellows; 

Addie Wheeler. + 

2423. V. Sarah Gray, born Dec. 1, 1823; married Jesse Fletcher Butter- 

field. + ' 

2424. VT. Noah Webster, born Sept. 15, 1825 ; died Nov. 13, 1830. 

2425. VII. Jonas Blandin, bom Feb. 12, 1827; married Maria Smith 

(Jayne) Randall. -f- 

2426. VIII. Chrstiana J., born Jan. 16, 1829; married May 15, 1861, Hosea 

B. Crane. 

2427. LX. Vashti E., born Apr. 12, 1831 ; married Walter S. Bennett.+ 

2428. X. William Palmer, born Apr. 23, 1833; married Susan Sophronia 

Codding. -4- 

2429. XI. Edwin Alonzo, born July 10, 1837; married Anna Adella 

Smith. + 

2430. XII. Jotham Webster, born Apr. 13, 1841; married Harriet Eliza 

Page.+ 

RUFUS STEBBINS was raised on a farm. He went to Brimfield, Mass., 

25 



■■I 



386 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

and learned the tanner's trade, then went back to Vermont and built a tan- 
nery, which he operated for quite a while in connection with working his 
father's farm. 

He was a Baptist in early life, but later, with his wife, withdrew and joined 
the Methodist Episcopal church. They were very earnest workers in the 
church, and part of the time he officiated as class leader. They held family 
worship night and morning, and no matter how much of a hurry they were 
in, the family devotions were never neglected. The Sabbath was kept very 
strictly; their example before their children and the world was very con- 
sistent with their profession. 

1204. 

PHEBE STEBBINS 7 \ .Tothani Stebbins o Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

( Phebe Ellinwood Jerusba King Mary Munn 

6 2 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 EN iWLANI) STEBBIN 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Jotham Stebbins and Phebe Ellinwood, was born July 14, 1799, 
at Brookline, Windham Co.. Vt, ; died July 29, 1890, at Townshend, "Windham 
Co., Vt, ; married to JOAB HOLLAND, born Aug. 22. 1797, at Barre, Worces- 
ter Co., Mass.; died Feb. 14, 1873, at Townshend, Vt, Occupation, farmer; 
politics, republican; religion, Baptist, Resided at Townshend, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

Elvira Holland, born Sept. 29, 1821; married Curtis Carry. 
Merrill Holland, born Nov. 27, 182:5; married lluldah Dennis. 
Harriet Eliza Holland, born May 20, 1826; married Eucebius 

Holbrook. 
Marion Holland, born Sept. 19, 1S27 ; married Thomas Evans. 
Joab Holland, born Sept. 14, 1829; married Mary Mason. 
Jotham Holland, born Aug. 22, 1831; married Fannie Newton. 
Ozro Holland, born July 17, 1835; married Vinnie Briggs. 
Alonzo Holland, born Oct. 18, 1838; married Ella Kingsbury.+ 
Phebe Ella Holland, born Feb. 8, 1844; married Adelbert Alonzo 

Mason. + 

1205. 

1 531 217 4N 

OLIVER F. STEBBINS 7 • -'"Hiam Stebbins c Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins J 

/ Phebe Ellinwood Jerusba Kins Mary Munn 

■2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbtns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Jotham Stebbins and Phebe Ellinwood ; married July 7, 1845, to BETSY 
LORINDA PARKER; born Dec. 10, 1818, at Bakersfield, Vt.; living in 1893 
at West Medford, Mass., who was a daughter of Joseph Parker and Relief 
Earle. Resided first in Worcester, Mass.. second ;it Athol, Mass., and in 1893 
;it West Medford, Mass. 

CHILDREN (all born at Worcester, Mnss.). 

2440. I. Adelbert O., born May 3, 1846 ; died Apr. 29, 1861. 



2431. 


I. 


2432. 


II. 


2433. 


III. 


24:54. 


IV. 


2435. 


V 


2436. 


VI. 


2437. 


VII. 


2438. 


VIII. 


2439. 


LX. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 387 

2441. II. Merritt E.. bora Feb. 22, 1848; died -luly 30, 1850. 

2442. III. Berberl Warner, bora .Mar. 15, 1857: married Sept. 23, 188C. to 

Anna L. Spear. 

HERBERT W. was graduated from Dartmouth College in the class of 
78; then entered the Theological Seminary at Andover, from which he was 
luated in 1882. Ee is a Congregational minister. 



1208. 

I 537 L'L'n 48 

ALMUS STEBBINS- Titi ■ ; Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebblns 4 

I Sarah Vinton Deborah Boar Mary Munn 

1 
■ : Stebbins I rhomas Stebbins - ROWLAND STEBBI! 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wricht 



INS 1 | 



2443. 


1 


'2444. 


11 


2445. 


111 


2446. 


IV 


2447. 


V 



son of Titus Stebbins and Sarah Vinton, was bora in 1808 at Homer, Cortland 
Co., V V.; died Augusl 3, 1-"" (July, 1870 . at Homer. \. Y. : married in 
1828 at Homer. X. V.. to PALMYRA HUBBARD, horn at Homer. X. Y. ; died 
Aug. 26, L898 June 1897), a1 Home,-. X. Y.. who was a daughter of Joel Hub- 
bard. Occupation, shoemaker. Resided at Homer. Cortland Co.. X. V. 

I HILDREN: 

Alums, bora Apr. 1. 1830; married Elizabeth Rosina Stratt.-)- 
Lavoisure, horn Jan. 17. 1833; married Louisa P. Matteson; 

Maryetta Hasket. 
Aldomia; married Susan Hammond. He died in 1S94. 
Franklin; married Margaret Johnson. He died in 1886. 
George Washington; married Sarah Hoyt. 
See Unidentified J.] 



1214. 

JOSEPH TIDD STEBBINS 7 -{ James Stebbins o James Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins t 

I Eunice Tidd Deborah Hoar Mary Munn 

6 2 li 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of James Stebbins and Eunice Tidd, was born Nov. 16, 1816, at Homer, 
Cortland Co., X. V. . died June 2, 1877, a1 Homer. X. Y. : married Jan. 8, 
1845, to ol.IYIA A. KXKlHT: born May 21, 1816, at Homer. X. Y. Occupa- 
tion, farmer: polities, republican; religion, protestant. Resided at Homer, 
\ V 

CHILDREN: 

2448 I. Mary Susannah. 

24411. II. Emma Eunice; married Samuel Tidd. 

2450. III. Jennie M. 

2451. IV. Clara Olivia: married Clinton Ringe. 



388 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1215. 

J 541 220 48 

.Tames Stebbins 6 James Stebbins o Tbomas Stebbins 4 

Eunice Tidd Deborah Hoar Marv Munn 

6 2 li 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Tbomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 '- 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of James Stebbins and Eunice Tidd, was born May 14, 1819, at 
Homer, Cortland Co., N. T. ; died Aug. 24, 1841, at Maine, Broome Co., N. Y. ; 
married Sept. 7, 1837, at Homer, N. Y., to NATHANIEL WEBSTER EAST- 
MAN, born Sept. 6, 1816, at Deerfield, Rockingham Co., N. H. ; died Mar. 12, 
1879, at Franklin Forks, Pa., who was a son of Jeremiah Eastman and Sarah 
Webster. 

CHILDREN : 

2452. I. Austin Vitruvius Eastman, born Aug. 27, 1839 ; married Elizabeth 

Scoville.-f- 

2453. II. Mary Eastman, born Aug. 23, 1841 ; married Lewis Grant. 

"NATHANIEL WEBSTER EASTMAN when a young man worked early 
and late, making great sacrifices in order to obtain an education. He suc- 
ceeded so well that for years he was known as the most skillful and best 
educated machinist in the Susquehanna Valley (New York). Later he studied 
law and had an extensive practice in Broome County. He was of an energetic, 
enthusiastic nature, a ready speaker, a good debater, and always took an 
active part in the political campaigns, especially during the exciting period 
of the civil war. being a great admirer of Abraham Lincoln. 



1217. 
JAMES AUSTIN STEBBINS » 4 Jan 

/ Eui 



541 220 48 

ames Stebbins e James Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 
Eunice Tidd Deborah Hoar Mary Munn 

6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of James Stebbins and Eunice Tidd, was born Feb. 24, 1823, at Homer, 
Cortland Co., N. Y. ; married Mar. 8, 1850, at Brimfield, Hampden Co., Mass., 
to MARY BURT SHERMAN, born Aug. 11, 1823, at Brimfield, Mass. ; died 
July 19, 1881, who was a daughter of Benjamin Sherman and Ruth Bliss. He 

was married second, Dec. 26, 1899, to . Occupation, farmer ; 

politics, prohibitionist: religion, Methodist. Resided at Cambria, Wis. 



1219. 

i 541 ^"yft «tR 

WILLIAM STEBBINS ' \ James Stebbins e James Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

(Eunice Tidd Deborah Hoar Mary Munn 

6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of James Stebbins and Eunice Tidd, was born Sept. 29, 1826, at Homer, 
Cortland Co., N. Y. ; married Apr. 16, 1854, to SABRINA BEACH, born Oct. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 389 

10, 1830, at Luzerne, Warren Co., X. Y; died July 10, 1S9S, who was a 
daughter of Nathan Beach and Sarah Wilcox. Resided at Marcellon, Wis. 

CHILDREN : 

2454. I. Joseph Waylon. horn Feb. 12, 1855; married Kate E. Beyer. + 

2455. II. Nettie Eunice, born Dec. 3, 1865 ; married F. L. Borden. 

1222. 

___ t ."ill 220 4 v 

SAMUEL EMERY STEBBINS T Thomas Stebblns * 

I Km orah Hoar Man Miinn 

6 2 1 , 

Samuel Steblilns 3 Thomas Si.-M.ins : ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of James Stebbins and Eunice Tidd, was born Jan. 23, 1832. at Homer, 
Cortland Co., N. Y; married Sept. I. 1855, at Homer. X. Y, to ELYTRA 
AUGUSTA COON, born June 11. 1832, a1 Fabius, Onondaga Co.. X. Y., who 
was a daughter of Samuel Coon and Sarah Thompson. Occupation, farmer; 
politics, republican ; religion, Methodist. Residence, Alexandria, Hanson Co., 
South Dakota. 

CHILDREN: 

2456. I. Ella Arville, born Oct. 19, 1860; married Charles P. James. -f- 

2457. II. Carrie Alzoa, born Dec. 8, 1862; married William Hildebrand.+ 

2458. III. Archie James, born Nov. 28, 1874 ; married Emma Voelker. 

SAMUEL EMERY STEBBINS remained at home until he was twenty- 
one, attending the winter term of school about three months, and finishing 
with a year's schooling at the Academj in the village of Homer, N. Y. After 
this In' taught two winter terms of school in his native town. He moved to 
Wisconsin and there he taught two terms of school, working on farms during 
the summer months. After his marriage he removed to Scott, Columbia Co., 
Wisconsin, and settled on eighty acres of land, for which he had a patent 
signed by .Millard Filmore. He remained on this farm twenty-one years, then 
moved to the town of Hampden. Wis. In the fall of 1879 he moved to Hanson 
County, South Dakota, where he resided until the fall of 1899, when he rented 
his farm and moved to the town of Alexandria. He succeeded in securing 
a tree claim adjoining his homestead, so that now he has three hundred and 
twenty acres of land in a body, ninety aires of it being pasture and one hun- 
dred and twenty acres plowed. In the center of the farm he has a house, 
barn, granary, two good wells and a windmill. 

1225. 

i .~i4;'. 220 48 

NANCY T. STEBBINS 7 Rufus Stebblns e James Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ I'hebe Filer Deborah Hoar Mary Munn 

6 2 li 
Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

daughter of Rufus Stebbins and Phebe Filer, was born Sept. 13, 1821 ; married 
Oct. 12, 1842, at Springfield, Mass., to LEVI C. BATES, born Aug. 1. 1814, who 



390 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

was a son of William Bates and Phila Chandler. Occupation, carpenter. 
Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2459. I. Edwin R. Bates, horn Sept. 17, 1843; married Maudana Terry. 

Sept. 13, 1863. 

2460. II. Ann E. Bates, born Jan. 3, 1849. 



1226. 

JOSEPH WARREN STEBBINS 7 \ Rufus Stebbins c James Stebbins 5 

I Pbebe Filer Deborah Hoar 

48 6 2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 IHUVLAXD STEBBINS 1 V 

Mary Monn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Rnfus Stebbins and Phebe Filer, was born Mar. 16, 1826 (or 1825), at 
Monson, Hampden Co., Mass. ; married Apr. 27, 1849, to LUCY ANN PEASE, 
born Oct. 4, 1828, at Monson, Mass., who was a daughter of Salmon Pease and 
Roxana Hoar. Occupation, farmer; politics, republican; religion, Methodist. 
Resided at Monson. 

CHILDREN : 

Francis N.. born July 16, 1850. 

Lucy Ella, born May 18, 1853. 

William King, born July 17, 1858; married Minnie M. White. + 

Chester. 

Rufus, born Oct. 15, 1868. 

Esther. 

1228. 

I 546 221 48 

OSMYN LOREN STEBBINS 7 < Bethuel Stebbins 6 Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * 

I Patience Hitchcock Mary Sbapleigh Mary Munn 

6 2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins - ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 



2461. 


I. 


2462. 


II. 


2463. 


III. 


2464. 


IV. 


2465. 


V. 


2466. 


VI. 



son of Bethuel Stebbins and Patience Hitchcock, was born Feb. 17, 1798, at 
M.iuson, Hampden Co., Mass.; died Mar. 7, 1848, at West Troy, Albany Co., 
N. Y.; married Nov. 19, 1831, at Westfield, Orleans Co.. Vt., to EUNICE 
HITCHCOCK, born Dec. 10, 1805, at Westminster. Vt. ; died June 7, 1884, at 
Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, who was a daughter of Caleb Hitchcock and Nancy 
Eaton. Occupation, carpenter and builder ; politics, democrat. Resided at 
Westfield, Vt. ; West Troy, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2467. I. Wallace, born Sept. 15, 1832; married Sarah Elizabeth Sever- 

son.-|- 
Helen, born Dec. 23, 1833 ; lives at Santa Ana, Cal. 
Halina, born Oct, 17, 1835: died Mar. 21, 1836. 
Julia A., born Jan. 23, 1837 ; lives at Santa Ana, Cal. 



2468. 


II. 


2469. 


III. 


2470. 


IV. 



2472. 


VI. 


247 : 


VII. 


2474. 


VIII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 391 

247J V. .Mary, born Sept. 24, L838; married Hiram Town; lives at 

Santa Ana, Cal. 
John 1'.. born Apr. 30, 1840; died Mar. li'. 1842. 
John A., born Oct. 22, 1842; died Apr. 14, 1863. 
Sarah E., born Apr. 8, 1846; died about 1849. 

OSMYN LOREN STEBBINS was commissioned April in. 1827, by Gov- 
ernor Ezra Butler, of Vermont, as Ensign in 2nd Company, first Battalion. 2nd 
Brigade and 4th Division, 

JOHN A STEBBINS, son of Osmyn Loren Stebbins, was in the 2nd Ver- 
mont Regimenl during the civil war. After the battle of Malvern Hill he was 

S,, 'H to Point I koul Hospital. He was discharged from there as incurable, 

and died in Baltimore, Md.. April 14, 1863, from disease contracted while in 
the service. His mother left her home in Vermonl and went to Baltimore to 
nurse her son. After his death she and her daughters, Helen and Julia, were 
enrolled as uurses at Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, and remained there until the 
close of the war. 

Commission of OSMYN L. STEBBINS. 

state of Vermonl 

By His Excellency, Ezra Butler, 
• 'apiain General, Governor & Commander-in-Chief in and over the state of 
Vermont. 

To OSMYN L STEBBINS ESQ Greeting. 

You being elected Ensign in the I'd company in the first Battalion and 2d 
Brigade and 4th Division of the Militia of this state and reposing special 
trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, and good conduct—] do by 
virtue of these presents, in the name and by the authority of the Freemen of 
the State of Vermonl fully Authorize and empower you the said OSMYN L. 
STEBBINS to take charge of the said company as their ENSIGN. 

You will therefore carefully and diligently discharge the said duty by doing 
and performing every matter and thing thereunto relating. You will observe 

and follow such orders and directions as you shall ft time to time receive 

from the Commander in Chief, for the tune being, or any other superior 
officer, according to the military discipline and laws of this state. And all 
officers and soldiers under your command, are to take notice hereof and yeild 

due obedience to your orders as then- Ensign in persua • of the trust in you 

reposed. 

In testimony where of. I have caused the seal of this Slate to be hereunto 
affixed 

Given under my hand in Council chamber at Northampton this 10th April in 
the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and 27 and of the 
Independence of the United States Fiftieth first. 

Ezra Butler 
By his Escellency the Gov. 
D. Kellogg Sec. 



392 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

I, OSMYN L. STEBBINS Do Solemnly swear that I will be true and faithful 
to the State of Vermont and that I will not do any act or thing directly or 
indirectly injurious to the Constitution and Government thereof as established 
by convention so help me God 

OSMYN L. STEBBINS. 

I solemn swear that I will support the Constitution of the U. S. so help 
me God 

OSMYN L. STEBBINS 

Taken and subscribe to Before me this 10th day of April A. D. 1827. 

Joseph Chamberlain Mersm 
In the 1st Battalion & 2d 
Brigade and 4th Division. 

1229. 

I 546 221 

SOLOMON JOHNSON STEBBINS 7 - Bethuel Stebbins « Bethuel Stebbins 5 

I Patience Hitchcock Mar; Shaplelgh 

48 6 2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ► 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Bethuel Stebbins and Patience Hitchcock, was born July 25, 1800 (or 
Feb. 25), at Monson, Hampden Co., Mass., (or Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Mass.) ; 
died Jan. 16 (or Feb. 19), 1844, at Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; married 
Aug. 16, 1826, at Bear Creek, now Pierrepont Manor, Jefferson Co., N. Y., to 
RUTH ALLEN, born Jan. 1 (or 15), 1802, at Galway, Saratoga Co., N. Y.; 
died Oct. 4, 1838, at Bear Creek, N. Y., who was a daughter of Joseph Allen 
and Prudence Earl. He was married second, Jan. 16, 1840, to PRUDENCE 
KING, born Sept. 8, 1813, at Adams, N. Y. ; died April 27, 1868, at Ellisburgh. 
N. Y. ; daughter of Henry King and Betsy Allen. Occupation, farmer; poli- 
tics, whig; religion, Congregationalist. Resided at Ellisburgh, Redfield and 
Pierrepont Manor, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2475. I. Harriet Adelia, born May 8, 1827; married James Laurin Van 

Buren.-)- 

2476. II. Julia Maria, born July 15. 1829 (or July 19, 1830) ; married Orson 

Burchard Jones. 

2477. III. Rhoda Rosalie, born Dec. 22, 1832; married Moses Bradford 

King.+ 

2478. IV. Solomon Johnson, Aug. 29, 1841; married Emma Gertrude 

Jones. + 

2479. V. Ann Eliza, born Mar. 17, 1844; married Clark Alden Cooley.+ 

1242. 

^546 °°1 48 

Jairus Stebbins o Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

Sally Crowel Mary Shaplelgh Mary Munn 

6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Jairus Stebbins and Sally Crowel, was born May 26, 1813, at West- 



■2 1-1 


II. 


2482. 


III. 


2483. 


IV. 


2484. 


V. 


2485. 


VI. 


2486 


VII. 


2487. 


VIII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 393 

field, Orleans Co., Vermont; died June — , 1885; married Sept. 18, 1837, to 
MARY MARIA SHERMAN, born Feb. — , 1813, at Weathersfield, Vt. ; died 

Oct. (or Nov.) — , 1886, who was a daughter of David Sherman and 

Boynton. Occupation, farmer and mill owner; polities, republican; religion. 
Universalis! Resided al Westfield, Vt. ; Stebbinsville, Wis. 

CHILDREN : 

2480. I. Lucene Amanda, born Oct. 24. 1838; married George II. Whit- 

comb. -|- 
Edwin, horn June 27, 1841 ; married .Mrs. Auril L. Glidden. 
Eugene Walter, horn Aug. 4. 1843. 
Augusta Emeline, horn July 28, 1845. 
Mary Eliza, born IV<-. 26. 1846; married Jewett Farman. 
Jairus, born Nov. 19, 1849. 

Clouden, born Aug. 7. 1851 ; married Annette Morgan. 
Shapley Harrison, born Feb. 3, 1855. 

MORTON STEBBINS was an energetic business man, accumulating con- 
siderable property. 

1244. 

, :„-.l 221 48 

CLARINDA STEBBINS Be aso Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Sally Crowel Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn 

6 2 I ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins s ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

ill Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah — 1 

daughter of Jairus Stebbins and Sallj Crowel, was born Jan. 16, 1818, at West- 
field, Orleans Co., Vt.; married Mar. 15, 1837, at Westfield, Vt., to GUY 
STOUGHTON, horn Jan. 11. 1801, at Weathersfield, Vt.; died Feb. 21, 1879, 
at Luverne, Rock Co.. Minn., who was a son of Thom.is Sioughton and Sarah 
Boynton. Politics, democrat; religion, liberal. Resided at Luverne, Rock 
Co., Minn. 

CHILDREN: 

2488. I. Thomas S. Stoughton, born June 5, 1843 ; married Elizabeth Fry. 

2489. II. John M. Stoughton, born May 27, 1850; married Mary Mansfield. 

2490. III. Mary E. Stoughton, born Apr. 21. 1852; married Perley N. Gill- 

ham. 

2491. TV. Arthur L. Stoughton. horn Sept. 29, 1854; married Rose Farry. 



1245. 

i 551 221 48 

HARRISON STEBBINS 7 - .Tnirus KtHl.liins.; Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * 

I Sallv Crowel Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn 

6 2 1 | 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Jairus Stebbins and Sally Crowell, was born June 8, 1820, at Westfield, 
Orleans Co., Vt. ; died Sept. 7, 1882, at Cooksville, Rock Co., Wis. ; married 
June 15, 1841, at East Montpelier, Washington Co., Vt., to MARY ARMINDA 



394 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

BASSETT, born Nov. 15, 181!), at East Montpelier, Vt., who was a daughter 
of Daniel Bassett and Polly Morse. Occupation, farmer and surveyor; politics, 
republican; religion. Cniversalist. Resided at Janesville and Cooksville, Wis. 

CHILDREN : 

249-2. I. Shapley Paddock, born May 14, 1842 ; unmarried. 

2493. II. Minnie Therese, born Mar. 22. 1850; married Edwin Parker 

Savage. 

2494. III. Flora Alma, born Mar. 5. 1853; married Henry "Wood; William 

Gilley. 

HARRISON STEBBINS was reared on a farm, assisting in its cultivation 
and at the same time receiving a good education. A portion of his time was 
spent in teaching. 

In 1837-8 he was at Norwich Military Academy. Again in 1840 he was 
either there or at Norwich University. In 1838-9 he taught a school at or 
near South Harwich, Cape Cod. 

An older brother, Shapley Paddock Stebbins, who was also teaching there, 
suddenly sickened and died, leaving HARRISON, then only eighteen years 
old, far from borne and kindred, very lonely and heartbroken. Immediately 
after his marriage he set out for Janesville, Wisconsin Territory, making the 
trip via the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes. When he arrived at his destina- 
tion he engaged at first in farming. Later, he purchased a compass, staff and 
chain, and did much of the surveying incidental to the settling of Rock 
County and that vicinity— laying out territorial roads, platting villages and 
cemeteries, running town lines, settling boundaries between farms, etc. He 
served as County Surveyor during three terms of two years each. 

In 1842 he built at Janesville what was then considered a very commo- 
dious stone house. In 1844, true to the agrarian instincts of the Stebbins 
family, he removed to a beautiful farm about twenty miles northwest of 
Janesville, where he expended much energy, building on it a large stone house 
and gradually acquiring a fine homestead. 

These earlier pioneer days were days of the ox team and breaking plow; 
of hauling grain to Milwaukee, nearly a hundred miles distant; of fighting 
prairie tires; of going thirty or forty miles to mill; of driving across the 
prairie in all directions at will ; of hauling lumber for building purposes from 
Milwaukee and Steven's Point: of paying ten to twenty-five cents for letter 
postage; of exchanging courtesies with the Indians; of having an occasional 
exciting chase with the prairie wolves, etc. But changes took place very 
rapidly, and MR. STEBBINS kept abreast of the times. In the '60 's he built 
a grist mill on the Catfish (Yahara) River, thus establishing the postotfice of 
Stebbinsville, around which clustered a few homes. This enterprise was car- 
ried forward energetically in connection with the management of the farm. 

In public life MR, STEBBINS served at various times on the County Board, 
being Chairman of the building committee during the erection of the new 
court house in 1867. He was a member of the Legislature during the regular 
and extra sessions of 1853; and held many positions of trust and respon- 
sibility. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 395 

One of the duties devolving on him during the civil war was the filling 
of town quotas. II>' was not a politician, but was ever looked upon in the 
community as a conscientious man. of sound judgment and solid character 
Perhaps his truest inclination was towards a literary lit'.', hut circumstances 
swept him out onto the broad field of action. During his earlier years, his 
written words frequently slipped into rhyme. The following lines were writ- 
ten by him soon after the loss of his brother, Shapley, at South Harwich. 

TO MY BROTHER. 

I think of thee, my brother, 
In my sad and lonely hour. 

And the thought of tl comes o'er me 

Like the breath of morning flower; 
Like music which enchants the ear; 
Like si'_'ht that blesseth eye; 
Like verdure of the meadow 
In the great arms of the sky ; 
Like the rainbow in the evening, 
Like the blossoms on the tree 
[a the thought of thee, dear Shapley. 
Is the tender thought of thee. 

I think of thee, my brother, 

1 think nf thee at i . 

When 1 see the firsl and fairest star 

Steal pei ful out of heaven. 

1 hear thy sweel and touching vi 
In each soft breeze that blows, 
Whether it waft renl autumn leaf, 

Or fan the summer ruse. 

'Mid the wast,' of thai lone heather. 
By the sadly moaning s 
I mourn for thee, dear Shapley. 
And shall ever mourn for thee. 

His wife also possessed much Iiteran taste and inclination, and was of a 
sunny, buoyant nature, making the joy and light of his home— the dearesl 
spot on earth to him. As host and hostess they were exceptionally genial 
and hospitable, and many friends were wont to gather within their doors. 

Both w.re of liberal religious faith, and supported cordially services con- 
ducted by either (Jniversalists or Unitarians. 

In 1892 one of their daughters wrote in memory of them the following 
lines, which are to some extent characterizations: 

FATHER. 

He was our leader, keeping in the van 
'I'o set his being 'gainst life's icy chill 



396 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

And bear the brunt of every risk and ill, 

As is the generous instinct of a man. 

He wore his honor like a burnished shield 

O'er heart intrepid in defense of right, 

With such fixed trust as makes a shining light 

In all our memory still; and half concealed, 

He bore a cherished lyre, yet tuned it not. 

Since crowding cares closed 'round with hindering press 

Till his chained hand its impulse quite forgot. 

And only strove to shelter and to bless ; 

We love this lyre, and listening, know there rings 

A Heavenly echo through its unused strings. 

MOTHER, 

She made our home. What seemed her handiwork 

Was centered in the largess of her soul, 

And faithful, tender love did bind the whole. 

Around the hearth no lasting gloom could lurk 

Before her buoyant, sunny, genial hope, 

And strong, unfailing cheer; with tenderness. 

With widening thought and growing power to bless, 

She sometimes sought the doors that outward ope 

Upon the world ; at last a patient mien, 

Bespeaking silent grief, and thrice-shared joys, 

Drew 'round her like a mantle of serene, 

Brave years; when with slow steps and little noise, 

She climbed a final height to meet the dawn, 

And we who loved her saw that she was gone. 

SHAPLET PADDOCK STEBBINS removed in 1844 with his father to a 
farm in the town of Porter, Rock Co., Wisconsin. He passed his youth assist- 
ing with the cultivation of the farm, receiving such education as was avail- 
able at the time in that vicinity. Here he remained, a faithful, loyal, self- 
sacrificing son, sharing the burdens and responsibilities of his father's various 
business enterprises until his father's death. 

He inherited the homestead and lived on it until the death of his mother, 
since which time he has made his home with his sister, Mrs. Flora A. Gilley, 
at Stebbinsville, Wisconsin. 

He is essentially a caretaker; and is a great book lover, with the instincts 
of an antiquarian. He has been one of those "high privates" in the battle 
of life, whose deeds are never heralded, yet without whose devotion the 
victory could scarcely be won. 



\ 




No. 1253. 
SAMUEL BISHOP STEBBINS. 







Mi:s i;i.i/,\ ki \i,si:i i:\ i CASE) 

STEBBINS. 

w ife "i No. 1158. 



397 



No. 1259. 
HENRY L. STEBBINS. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 397 

1253. 

I 555 900 

SAMUEL BISHOP STEBBINS t>msc e stebblns 6 

' Ph Beulab Munn 

48 2 11 

Thomas Stebbins < Ram stebblns = ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 

Mary Munn >oks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Jesse Stebbiiis and Phebe Bishop, was born June 21, 1803, at , 





[. 


2496. 


II. 


2497. 


III. 




IV. 


2499. 


V. 


2500. 


VI. 


2501. 


VII. 


2502. 


VIII. 



Mass.; died Jan. 12, 1883, at Alma. Allegany Co.. X. Y; married to ELVIRA 
BEARDSLY. He was married second, Sept. 17. 1855, to EMILY FREER, born 
Feb. 18 (or 28), 1829, atBellona, Fates Co., \. Y; died May 16, 1891, at Alma, 
Allegany Co.. X. Y.. daughter of John Pn i and Magdalena Anderson. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Politics, democrat. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Yates 
Co . X. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

:el ; married Emily Henyan. 
Phebe; married Edward Henyan. 
Acha ; married Rufus Bruce. 

Mary Elvira, horn Sept. 3, 1846; married Charles Smith. 
William Mot, born .Mine 11. 1856; married Alice Galutia 

Mapes.-f- 
Joanna, born Jan. 13, ls."> s ; married Adolph Wesche 
Alma, horn .Mar. 25, 186] ; married John Ruth.-f- 
Ruth, born June 22, 1862; married Patrick 0'Loughlin.+ 

SAMUEL BISHOP STEBBINS moved to Alleghany County, X. Y, when 
it was a wilderness, making part of the journey in a sleigh and cutting part 
of the road through as he cam.'. 

Hi was one of the leading men of the town for years, and thought a "good 
nam.' better than riches." 

1254. 

. --,- 222 48 

JESSE M. STEBBINS ; U se Stebblns « Tesse Stebblns 8 Thomas Stebbins * 

I Phebe Ilishop Beulah Munn Mary Munn 

6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Unas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Jesse Stebbins and Phebe Bishop, was horn May 5, 1805, at , 

Mass.; died May 16, 1879, at Butternuts, Otsego Co., N. Y; married CATH- 
ERIXE LOSEY, horn Feb. 7. 1809, at Orange Co., X. Y; died Nov. 15, 1897, 
at Butternuts. X. Y.. who was a daughter of Israel Losey. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, democrat. Religion. Christian Resided at Butternuts, X. Y. 

CHILDREX : 

2503. I. Cyrus E.. born Dec. 14, 1835: married Eliza A. Palmer.+ 

2504. II. H. L., born Oct. 10, 1839. 

2505. III. Gena, born July — , 1847: married George "Waite. 

2506. IV. George W. ; married Lizza Marsh. 

JESSE M. STEBBINS was a very successful farmer for his day, and was 



398 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

the pioneer in the raising of fine stock in his vicinity. He was a kindly man, 
one who sold hay at ten dollars per ton when it was worth twenty dollars in 
the open market, to help his poorer neighbors out in a year wdien the crop 
was limited. He will be long remembered as a man of integrity and worth. 

H. L. STEBBINS was a young man of greal promise. He received his 
education in the common schools and Gilbertsville Academy. From his seven- 
teenth to his twentieth year he was a successful teacher in the public schools. 
In 1859 or 1860 he went overland to California, though scarcely twenty-one 
years of age. He soon organized an express company in San Francisco, and 
as its manager he maintained it in successful competition with Wells Fargo 
& Company until his death. 

1255. 



48 
Thomas Stebbins » 



GILBERT T. STEBBINS 7 -j Jesse Stebbins c Jesse Stebbins 

I Phebe Bisbop Beulab Mimn Mary Munn 

2 1 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 KOW1.AND STEBBI 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Jesse Stebbins and Phebe Bishop, was born Dec. 30, 1807; married to 
MARY ANN BAKER, 



INS l '. 



CHILDREN : 

2507. I. Charles; killed in the Battle of the Wilderness. 

2508. II. W. E. ; soldier in the civil war: lives at Scranton, Pa. 

2509. III. John B. ; married Marion Helen Thompson. + 



1259. 

1 555 ooo 4Q 

HENRY L. STEBBINS 7 - Jesse Stebbins u Jesse Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Phebe Bishop Beulab Munn Mary Munn 

G 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Jesse Stebbins and Phebe Bishop, was born July 7, 1817, at Gilberts- 
ville, Otsego Co., N. Y. ; died Mar. 27, 1895, at Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N. 

Y. ; married . 1845, at Gilbertsville. Otsego Co., N. Y., to POLLY 

COX, born Jan. 20, 1818, at Gilbertsville, Otsego Co., N. Y.. died Sept. 22, 
1874, at Unadilla, Otsego Co., N. Y., who was a daughter of Thomas Cox and 
Sally Bump. Occupation, farmer. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at Gil- 
bertsville, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2510. I. Leander, born Aug. 3, 1847; married Julia Sampson. 

2511. II. Rosabelle. born Aug. 13, 1849. 

2512. III. Mary Ann, born July 5, 1852. 

2513. IV. Louella, born Aug. 27, 1857; married Homer J. Anderson.-)- 




/ 




No. L2S5. FESTUS STEBBINS, 



FRANCES DICKINSON STEBBINS. 
In Her 83d STeai'. Wife of No. 1285 




:;•.': i 



STEBBINS HOMESTEAD, Sl'ltlNGFIELD, MASS. 
Built bj Festus Stebbins (No. 1285) in 1805. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 399 

1268. 

HARRIET DAMON ' - Betsy Stebblns 6 Stebbinss Thomas Stebbins •» 

' Jonatha Elizabeth Squires \lnuii 

6 2 1 , 

Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Betsy Stebbins and Jonathan Damon, was born Dec. 22, 1818, at 
Monson, Mass.; married Oct. 25, 1841, al Cabotville, .Mass.. to URBIN CURTIS 
EDGERTON, born Dec. 13, L816, a1 Pawlet. Rutland Co., Vt.. died Sept. 22, 
L863, at Jacksonville, 111. Resided al Rochester, X. Y. ; Jacksonville, 111. 

CHILDREN: 

2514. 1. .Maria Edgerton, born Oct. 9, 1842; married Harrison Osborn 

Cassell.+ 

2515. II Henry Clay Edgerton, born July 7. 1*44. 

2516. III. Harriel Eleanor Edgerton, born June 19, 1S47: married Charles 

L. Justice. 

2517. IV. Curtis Chamberlain Edgerton, born .May 15, 1851; married Ella 

' ioodnow. 

1284. 



DANEEL STEBBINS 7 J nso Joseph Stebblns a I oseph Stebblns 4 

I Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins Uebecca Colton 



9 2 1 

Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 HOW LAND STEBBINS 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Eunice Brewer, was born Apr. 2. 1766, a1 Spring 
field, Mass. ; died Oct. 7. 1856 T. R. . al Northampton, .Mass.; married May 
22, 1791, at Springfield, Mass.. to CLARISSA SNOW, bom June 4, 1767; died 
Feb. 26, 1820, at Northampton, Mass.. who was a daughter of Jeremiah Snow 
and Mary Brewer. He was married second Feb. 26, 1821, to ELIZABETH 

GERRISH (KNAPP) LONG, widow of ('barbs Long; born -, 

1789; died Oct. 9, L853 T. R. . at Northampton, Mass. Daughter of Enoch 
Knapp and Rachel. Profession, Physician. 

CHILDREN : by tirst wife. 

2518. I. Eliza Snow. Stebbins; adopted by Daniel and Clarissa | born 

. L801; married Mai-. 7. 1827 (T. R.) to Spencer 
Judd. 
Joseph Daniel, born Nov. 7. 1821 (T. R.) ; married Mary Green. 

Clarissa; born June 1!'. 1823 T. R.) ; married Henry Lathrop.-f- 
Snsan St. ■adman; born -Inly 21, 1>'J7 T R. i : died May 12, 1864. 

DANIEL STEBBINS was graduated Prom Vale College in 1788, having as 
classmates Rev. Dr. < lalvin ( lhapin, lion, .lames Lanman, Hon. Jeremiah Mason, 
Rev. Daniel Waldo, who was Chaplain in Congress, and Judge John Wads- 
worth of Troy. 

He practised medicine for a short time in Longmeadow, Massachusetts 
(1791-3), where he was also town clerk. He removed to South Hadley in 



2519. 


11. 


2520. 


III. 


2521. 


IV. 



400 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1793, and in 1806 to Northampton. In 1812 he was elected County Treasurer 
and continued to hold this office until 1844. DR. STEBBINS was a man of 
integrity and piety ; of diligent attention to the duties of his office and of per- 
severing industry. He was deeply interested in the promotion of all objects 
conducive to public welfare. It is an honor to the people of Hampshire County 
that as long as he was able to serve them, they kept their honest and faithful 
servant in office. 

DR. STEBBINS collected and compiled a "Memoir of the Stebbins family," 
consisting of thirty-five pages, a portion of which he published in the New 
England Historic and Genealogical Register, Volume five. 

1285. 

1 578 241 61 

FESTUS STEBBINS 7 < Joseph Stebbins fl Joseph Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Eunice Brewer, was born Mar. 5, 1768, at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died June 21, 1850, at Springfield, Mass. ; married June 2, 1799, 
at Windsor, Vt., to PRANCES DICKINSON, born Mar. 26, 1780, at Amherst, 
Hampshire Co., Mass. ; died Apr. 4, 1864, at Springfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Joel Dickinson of Amherst, and Eunice Holton. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, Unitarian. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2522. I. Joseph, born July 10, 1800; died Mar. 3, 1872, at Springfield, 

Mass. 

2523. II. Theodore, born Dec. 9, 1802; died Jan. 28, 1862, at Springfield, 

Mass. 

2524. III. Edwin, born Dec. 13, 1804 ; married Elizabeth Richards.+ 

2525. IV. Mary, born Apr. 17, 1807 ; married Chai-les Stearns. + 

2526. V. Joel Dickinson, born July 30, 1809 ; died Oct. 11, 1879. 

2527. VI. James, born July 17, 1811 ; married Eunice Silvia Alvord.+ 

2528. VII. Charles, born Sept. 3, 1813 ; married Mary Ann Groves.+ 

2529. VIII. Louis, born May 15, 1816 ; drowned June 7, 1834, at Hartford, 

Conn. 

2530. IX. Maria, born Mar. 27, 1818 ; married John Bliss Stebbins.+ 

2531. X. William, born May 14, 1820; married Elizabeth Trenor 

Abraham. + 

2532. XL Sophia, born Apr. 25, 1822; died Dec. 26, 1841, at Springfield, 

Mass. 

2533. XII. Richard, born May 16, 1824; married Mary Jane Billings. 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
Headquarters Boston Feby 5 1810. 

The Gov'r & Commander in Chief has accepted the resignation of Adjutant 
FESTUS STEBBINS of the Battalion of Artillery. In the first Brigade & 4th 
division of the Militia of this Commonwealth & he is hereby honourably dis- 





No. 2522. JOSEPH STEBBINS. 



Xo 2523. THEODORE STEBBINS. 




401 



No. 2526. 
JOEL DICKINSON STEBBINS, 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 401 

charged at his own requesl from the office of Adjutant in the Battalion 
aforesaid. 

By onhr of the Capt. General Wm. Doumion, Adj't Gen'l. 

FESTUS STEBBINS was Surveyor of Highways for Springfield in 1806. 

On December 18, 1798, he signed an agreement to enter into the service 
on the sloop "Lady Washington," plying between Hartford and Passama- 
quoddy, his wages to be fifteen dollars per month. This sloop was owned by 
his father, Joseph Stebbins. and Nathaniel Taylor. 

JOSEPH son of Pestus Stebbins. 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To JOSEPH STEBBINS— Greeting: copy of 

You having been appointed a Corporal of a Company of Artillery under the orlslnal - 
command of Capt. Ithamar Goodman in the Artillery Regiment, first Brigade, 
and fourth Division of the Militia of -Massachusetts; By virtue of the Power 
vested in me, I do. by these Presents, grant you this warrant. 

You are, therefore, with vigilance and fidelity, to discharge the duty of 

Corporal in said Company, a >rding to the Rules and Regulations established 

by law for the Government and Discipline of the Militia of this Common- 
wealth; and you are to observe and follow such orders and instructions, as 
you shall, from time to time r< ive from your superior officers. 

Given under my Hand, at Belehertown, Seventh day of May One Thousand 
Eight Hundred and twenty four. 

Simeon Dwight Lt. Colonel. Comm'd. 1 Brig'd 

4 Division. 

On August 15, 1826, JOSEPH STEBBINS was appointed sergeant of artil- 
lery on the first Brigade 4th Division of the Militia, commanded by Capt. Galm 
Ames. On April 28, 1829, he was appointed Quartermaster-sergeant of the 1st 
Regiment, 1st Brigade. 4th Division of the Massachusetts Militia. 

When TIIKOl )(>]{]•: STEBBTNS was a young man he went to New York 
and engaged in the dry goods trade. After many years of successful business, 
.he returned to Springfield. He was a director of the Agawam Bank, and was 
its president from 1856 until 1862. He was a member of the House of Repre- 
sentatives from Springfield in 1858 and in 1862. 



1287. 

COL. QUARTUS STEBBINS ' \ Joseph Stebbins o roseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Eunice Bn Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton 

9 2 II 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Sarah Dorchester Ilauuah Wright Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Eunice Brewer, was born Nov. 21 (or 5), 1772, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Sept. 13, 1829. at Brecksville, Ohio: married Jan. 24, 
1802, at Springfield, Mass.. to EUNICE BURT, born Nov. 22. 1778 ; died Oct. 
1, 1838, at Springfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Nathaniel Burt and Ex- 
perience Chapin. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Springfield; removed to 
Brecksville, Ohio. 

26 



354. 



2536. 


in. 


2537. 


IV. 


2538. 


V. 


2539. 


VI. 


2540. 


VII. 


2541. 


VIII. 



402 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN: 

2534. I. Julia, born Oct. 11, 1802 ; died in 1835. 

2535. II. Henry, born May 2, 1804. Witb others, he went to California 
in 1850. 

William Edgar, born May 2, 1S06 ; died July 15, 1831. 
Daniel, born Apr. 20, 1808. 

Augustus Quartus, born in 1810; died in 1870. [See Unidenti- 
fied P] 

Loren, born , 1812; died Jan. 7, 1831. 

Francis, born , 1814, lived at Cleveland, O., 1850. 

Caroline, born , 1817 ; died Apr. 10, 1833. 

2542. LX. Stephen William, born , 1821; died June 4, 1821. 

QUARTUS STEBBINS' COMMISSION as Lieutenant. 

"His Excellency Elbridge Gerry 
Governor & Com'r in Chief of the Commonwealth 
of Mass. 

TO QUARTUS STEBBINS Gentleman Greeting 
You being Elected on the 7th of March A. D. 1810 to be Lieut, of a Company 
in the Battalion of Artillery in the 1st Brigade & 4th Div. of militia of this 
Commonwealth — reposing special trust & confidence in your ability courage 
& good Conduct — I do by these presents commission you accordingly — You 
are therefore carefully & diligently to discharge the Duties of said office 
according to the Laws of this Commonwealth & to Military rule & discipline. 
And all inferior officers & soldiers are hereby commanded to obey you in 
your said capacity & you are yourself to observe & follow such orders & 
instructions as you shall from time to time receive from the Com'r in Chief, 
or other superior officers 

Givin under my hand & seal of the Common 'th the 5th day of July A. D. 
1810 & 35th yr of the Ind of the U S of Amr. 

E. Gerry 
By his Excellency the Gov'r Benj Homan Secy of Com'th. 
Endorsed Commw'th of Mass Hampshire s.s. 

This may Certify that QUARTUS STEBBINS Com'd as within on this 7th 
of May A. D. 1811 personally appeared & took & subscribed the oaths & 
declarations required by the constitution & Laws of this commonwealth & 
a Law of the U. S. to qualify him to discharge the duties of his office. 
Before me Solomon Warriner Maj Commandant of Artillery. 

chapin-3 Soon after this, QUARTUS STEBBINS was commissioned as Captain, 

and on the threatened invasion of our ports by the British cruisers, during 
the war of 1812-15, the governor of Massachusetts ordered a draft from the 
militia of the state to march to Boston, to repel any attack, if made. CAP- 
TAIN STEBBINS went with the brigade under General Jacob Bliss. They 
were stationed at Dorchester, on Commerc^l Point, and remained in camp 
about forty days, when they were discharged. His promotions came rapidly, 
as will be seen by the following: 




BARN AND GRANARY ON HOMESTEAD OF FESTUS STEBB1NS 1X.1 1285). 




BACK ill' mil SE OK FEST1 S STEUHINS (No. 12S5), 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 403 

Commission. QUARTOS STEBBINS Nov 24 1814. 

Elected Major of the Regiment of Artillery 1st Brigade 4th Division of the 
Militia 

Given under my hand & seal Dec 13 1814 39th yr of our Ind. 
Alden Strong Secy of the Commonwealth 

Caleb Strong Gov'r 

Commission to QUARTUS STEBBINS July 1 1816 

John Brooks Gov'r— Appointment of QUARTUS STEBBINS as Lieut Colonel 
from the 20th June 

Given under my hand & seal July 1st 1816. 

J. Brooks Gov'r 
Sec'y of Comm'w'th Alden Bradford 

June 18 1819. The Gov'r accepts the resignation of QUARTUS STEBBINS 
Lt. Colo by Brooks of the Beg't of Artillery 1st Brigade 4th Division of 
Militia of the commonwealth of Mass. he is hereby honourably discharged 

at his own request from the offi< f Lt Colo 

By his Excellencys Command 0. H. Sumner Adj't Gen'l. 

June 27, 1822. 
This Indenture Witnesseth 

That QUARTUS STEBBINS of Sp'f'd doth by these presents bind his son 
Wm. Edgar Stebbins & with the free will & consent of said William Edgar 
Stebbins he is hereby bound an apprentice to Beriah Palmer of the city of 
New York to learn the art, trade or mystery of Jewelry in all its various 
branches & with him the said Beriah Palmer after the manner of an appren- 
tice to serve from the day of the date of these presents, until the 3d day of 
April which will be in the year of our Lord 1827. when the said apprentice 
will arrive at the age of 21 years — During all which time the said apprentice 
his said Master will & faithfully shall serve— his sec'rts keep his Lawful 
commands duly obeying. 

He shall do no damage to his said master nor suffer it to be done by others 
without giving seasonable notice to his said master he shall not waste the 
goods of his said master, nor lend them unlawfully to any. At Cards dice or 
any other unlawful game he shall not play. He shall not absent himself by 
day or by night from the service of his said master without his leave, nor 
haunt or frequent ale Houses Taverns or gaming places — he shall not contract 
matrimony with in the said term nor shall he commit any acts of Vice or 
immorality which are forbidden by the Laws of the commonwealth— but in all 
things & at all times he shall carry and behave towards his master & all 
others as a good & faithful servant & apprentice ought to do during all the 
term aforesaid & the said Beriah Palmer on his part doth hereby Covenant 
& promise to teach & instruct or cause said apprentice to be instructed in 
the art, trade or calling of Jewelry in all its branches by the best way or 
means that he may or can (if said apprentice be capable to learn) & during 
the said term to find & provide unto the said apprentice good & sufficient 



404 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Board Lodging & washing — Medicinal attendance as occasion may require & 
mending of wearing apparel (shoes excepted) 

In testimony whereof the said parties have this day to this and one other 
indentures set hands & seals 27th June 1822 

QUARTUS STEBBINS ") 
Witness to QUARTUS STEBBINS— Festus Stebbins 

Beriah Palmer 
Roger Adams Jno. B. Marshall & 

Win. E. Stebbins 
Henry W. Clapp to Palmer & Wm Edgar 

COLONEL QUARTUS STEBBINS removed to Brecksville, Ohio, sometime 
after 1822; the exact year could not be ascertained. 



1288 

EUNICE STEBBINS I \ Jose 

( Eun 



578 241 61 

Joseph Stebbins c Josepb Stebbins r. Joseph Stebbins l 

ice Brewer Mary Stebbins Rebecca Cotton 



9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Eunice Brewer, was born Jan. 14, 1775, at 
Springfield, Mass., died April 9, 1871, at Crawford, N. T. ; married Sept. 17, 
1796, to WILLIAM MARSHALL, of Boston, Mass.; died probably at Cin- 
cinnati, Ohio. She was married second, Apr. 3, 1814, to ROGER ADAMS; 
died Mar. 9, 1834. aged 69 years, at Springfield, Mass. Resided at Springfield 
and Boston, Mass. ; Lisbon Township, New London Co., Conn. 



CHILDREN : 



2543. I. William S. Marshall. 

2544. II. John B. Marshall. 

2545. III. Joseph H. Marshall. 



1289. 



i 578 °41 61 

LOIS STEBBINS 7 < Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Eunice Brewer, was born Mar. 31, 1777, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Sept. 17, 1864, at Cranford, N. J.; married June (or 
July) 29, 1798, at Springfield, Mass., to PLINY BREWER, born Mar. 7, 1771, 
at Ludlow, Mass. ; died Nov. 10, 1821, at New York, N. Y., who was a son of 
Lieut. Isaac Brew r er and Sibyl Miller. Resided at Ludlow, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2546. I. Joseph Isaac Brewer, born Feb. 17, 1800, at Norwich, Conn. : 

died at Cranford, N. J. 







DINING ROOM IN HOMESTEAD OF FESTUS STEBBINS (No 1285). 




•AKl.ni; IN HOMESTEAD nl I'Kstis STEBBINS (No. 1285). 



2548 
2549 

2553 
2552 
2553 
2554 
2555 



S !•: V E X Til G K X E R A T I OX. 405 

II. Edward Pliny Brewer, horn June 11, 1802: died Nov. 15, 1842. 
at New York City. 
III. William Brewer, born Apr. 30, 1804; died July 8, 1810. 
IV. Mary Louisa Brewer, born Sept. 25, 1806; married Henry W. 

Barstow; died Nov. 20, 1891, at Flushing, L. I. 
V. Frances Stebbins Brewer, born Jan. 7, 1808; married Caleb 

Barstow : died November, 1891, at Brooklyn, N. Y. 
VI. Elizabeth [ngraham Brewer, horn .Mar. 12, 1809; died June 3, 
1827. 
VII. Harriel Brewer, horn July 17. 1811; died Jan. — , 1812, at 

New York City. 
VIII. Benry Otis Brewer, born Feb. 24, 1814; died at Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin. 
IX. George Brewer, born Oct. 10, 1815; died at Mobile (or Selma), 
Ala. 
X. Charles Brewer, born -Inn.' 1. IMS: died Mar. IS. 1870, at Cran- 
ford. X. J. 



1292. 

SAMUEL BUCKMINSTER STEBBINS • \ Gad Joseph steaks b 

/ Sarab Buckmli Mary Stebblns 
61 9 2 1 I 

hStebbln84 Joseph Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
aColton Sarah Iiorehester Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Gad Stebbins and Sarah Buckminster, was horn Mar. 23, 1782, at 
Springfield. Mass.; died Mar. 2. 1847 (T. R. . at Wilbraham, Mass.; married 
Apr. 22. 1806, at Springfield, Mass.. to SALLIE WARNER; died April 6 (or 
5), 1813, at Chester. Mass. He was married second, Apr. 13 (or Mar. 19), 
1814, at Chester. .Mass.. to ESTIIKK LAUD, horn Sept. 14, 1784, probably at 
Tolland, Conn.; died Apr. 5, 1830, at Chester. Mass., daughter of John Ladd 
and Esther Wood. He was married third. .May — , 1831, at Chester, Mass., 
to Widow HARRIET FISH; died Aug. 14. 1835, at Chester, Mass. He was 
married fourth, Sept. 14. 1837 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass., to Widow 
HANNAH M. SESSIOXS; died - _ 1866, at Wilbraham. Resided at 

Springfield, Chester and Wilbraham. Mass. She married, Apr. 9, 1851, 
Ambrose Chapin. 

CHILDREX : 

2556. I. Mary, born Jan. 20, 1807; married William Hamilton.+ 

2557. II. Samuel, born Aug. 7, 1808; married Arlina Mann.+ 

2558. III. Harriet, born June 13, 1810; died aged 19 years. 

2559. IV. Alfred, born June 11, 1812; married Emeline Wheelock; Lucilla 

S. Wheelock.+ 

2560. V. Benjamin Franklin, born Mar. 19, 1815 (or 1816) ; married Abi- 

gail Wilcox; Sarah M. Clark; Ama Ann Breard. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS had a large farm in Chester, which afterwards be- 
longed to his son Samuel. His last years were spent in South Wilbraham. 



580 241 

Joseph Stebbins 5 



406 STEBBINS GENEALOGY 

1293. 

i5S0 
Gad Stebbins 6 
Sarah Buckminster Mary Stebbins 
61 9 2 1) 
Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah j 

daughter of Gad Stebbins and Sarah Buckminster, was born May 10, 1785, at 
Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; died Mar. 28, 1872, at Rochester, Genesee 
Co., N. Y. ; married April — , 1816, at Powelton, Hancock Co., Georgia, to 
IRA INGRAHAM, born Dec. 20, 1791, at Cornwall, Addison Co., Vt.; died 
Apr. 9, 1864, at Geneva, Seneca Co., N. Y., who was a son of Samuel Ingraham. 
Profession, minister. Residence, Lyons, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2561. I. Sarah B. Ingraham, born June 11, 1823; married Yates Hickey.+ 

Rev. IRA INGRAHAM was a man of fine presence, strict integrity and 
scholarly attainments. His wife, DEBORAH "WOLCOTT STEBBINS INGRA- 
HAM, was a woman lovely in person and in character. 

1294. 

.„ . __ __ „______- „ I 580 241 61 

CHARLES STEBBINS ' 1 Oad Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Buckminster Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Gad Stebbins and Sarah Buckminster, was born Sept. 13, 1790, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Nov. 27, 1858, at Chester, Goodhue Co., Minn.; mar- 
ried Apr. 13, 1828, at Hampden, Geauga Co., Ohio, to JULIA EMILY PEASE, 
born Jan. 20, 1807, at Enfield, Hartford Co., Conn.; died April 13, 1873 (or 
1874-5), at Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., 111., who was a daughter of Chandler 
Pease and Beulah Kibbey. Occupation, house painter. Residences, Claridon, 
Geauga Co., Manhattan, Lucas Co., Ohio, and Rock Co., "Wis. 

CHILDREN : 

2562. I. Charles Merrick, born Mar. 11, 1829; married Mosa Edwa Hen- 

derson-j- 

2563. II. George Ingraham, born May 29, 1830; married Lucy Summers; 

Aurora Cochran. -f- 

2564. III. Homer Pease, born Oct. 29, 1831 ; married Sarah Elizabeth Kin- 

ney. + 

2565. IV. William Roscoe, born Aug. 16, 1833; married Helen Adsit.+ 

2566. V. Harriet Sarah, born Aug. 2, 1836 ; married Thos. J. Stevens ; died 

Oct. 16, 1899, at Mechanicsburg, Pa. 

2567. VI. Henry Alfred, born Jan. 28. 1844 ; married Clara B. Sellon. 

In 1832 CHARLES STEBBINS removed to Chardon, Ohio, and in 1836 
went to Manhattan, Ohio, two miles north of Toledo on the Maumee River. 
It was expected that Manhattan, being the terminus of the canal which 



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was to be dug from Cincinnati to Lake Eric, would become a second New 
York City. MR. STEBBINS invested all his capital there; and when the 
town collapsed he lost everything. Being a painter by trade, he found plenty 
of employment as long as the town was booming. When the panic came and 
all the banks failed, he had nothing with which to buy food, and his family 
were for some time on the verge of starvation. In those days the children 
considered it a great treat when they were u'iven some biscuits with coarse 
molasses spread over them. 

1296. 

GEORGE M. STEBBINS : nsfl Joseph Stebblns 5 Joseph Stebblns 4 

I Sarah Buckminster Mary Stebblns Rebecca Colton 

2 11 
Joseph Stebblns 8 Thomas Stebblns : ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Gad Stebbins and Sarah Buckminster, was born July 15, 1796, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Mar. 31, 1891, at Riehview, Washington Co., HI.; 
married Mar. 17, 1830, at New York, X. Y., to ESTHER WICKHAM, born 
Apr. 10, 1801', at New York City; died Feb. 4. 1854, at Sterling, Whiteside 
Co., 111., who was a daughter of Daniel Wickham and Mary Dresser. Re- 
sided at Sterling, 111. 

CHILDREN : 

2568. I. Charles Stuart, bom Jan. 24. 1832; did young. 

2569. II. George Wickham, born Jan. Hi. 1834; died 1878. 

2570. III. Mary Dresser, born Jan. 16, 1836 ; married Thomas Mills Fur- 

lay.+ 

2571. IV. Sarah Buckminster, born Nov. 29. 1839; unmarried; lives in 

Chicago. 
2o72. V. Angeline King, born Feb. 21. 1844; married Richard William 

Bender.+ 

By second marriage — which occurred late in life: 

2573. VI. Carrie. 

2574. VH. Emily. 
5577. VIII. Gertrude. 

1297. 

HOSEA STEBBINS " \ Aaron Stebblns 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * 

I Esther Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 | 

Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sa rnh Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Aaron Stebbins and Esther Beebe. was born Feb. 20, 1784, at Wilbraham, 
Mass.; died April 1, 1870, at Chardon, Geauga Co., Ohio; married June 25, 
1809, at Longmeadow, Mass.. to PATTY RICHARDSON, born 1790, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died January 14, 1S25. Resided at Longmeadow, Mass.; 
Chardon, Ohio. 



257S. 


I. 


2579. 


II. 


2580. 


III. 


2581. 


IV. 


2582. 


V. 



594 245 61 

Joel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

"idow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 



408 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Esther, born Apr. 7, 1810: married Elias Loramay (?). 
Tamma, born Apr. 11 (Aug. 24), 1811; married Caleb M. Peck.+ 
Orpha, born Jan. 24, 1813; married Benjamin Allen Parker.+ 
Hosea, born Apr. 11, 1814; married Julia A. Fuller.+ 
Eber, born Dec. 15, 1823. 

1304. 

JOEL STEBBINS • \ J< 

I w 

9 2 II 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Joel Stebbins and Sarah Beebe, was born Dec. 19, 1778 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Mar. 7, 1848, at Eden, Erie Co., N. Y. ; married Nov. 
6, 1806, to ABIGAIL BERRY, born Dec. 23, 1784, at Willington, Tolland Co., 
Conn.; died Aug. 20, 1851, at Eden, Erie Co., N. Y. Occupation, farmer. 
Residences, Wilbraham, Mass. ; Lebanon, N. Y. ; Eden, Erie Co., N. Y. 

CHILDREN, all born in Lebanon, N. Y. : 

2583. I. Harriet M., born Sept. 30, 1807 ; married Roswell Hill, Jan. 20, 
1831. 
Emily T., born Jan. 1, 1811 ; married David Colby.+ 
Sidney Joel, born Sept. 22, 1813; married Jane Stearns. 
Joseph Warren, born Jan. 16, 1820; married Jane Haskell. + 
John Wayne, born Jan. 16, 1820; married Amy Olds.-f- 

1306. 

J 594 245 61 

Joel Stebbins e Aaron Ste'bbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Joel Stebbins and Sarah Beebe, was born May 2, 1782 (T. R.), at Wil- 
braham, Mass. ; died Dec. 22, 1866, at Eden Township, Erie Co., N. Y. ; married 
Mar. 29, 1804, at Wilbraham, Mass., to LUCLNDA HOWE, born Dec. 3 (or 5), 

1790 (or 1788) ; died May 26, 1848, who was a daughter of Howe 

and Mary Stebbins. Resided at Eden, N. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

Elam Lariston, born Mar. 29, 1806 ; died April, 1807. 

Mary Maria, born Dec. 3, 1807; married Samuel Muffit; died Apr. 

4, 1829. 
Elam Jared, born May 7, 1810 ; married Effa Butts.+ 
Joseph Porter, born June 28, 1812 ; married Sarah Ann Vaughn. + 
Alanson William, born Aug. 6, 1816 ; married Emeline Barney.-f- 
Roxana Minerva, born Dec. 18, 1818; married [No. 2597] 

Chauncey Stebbins; Lloyd G. Drake. + 



2584. 


II. 


2585. 


m. 


2586. 


rv. 


2587. 


v. 



2588. 


I. 


2589. 


II. 


2590. 


III. 


2591. 


IV. 


2592. 


V. 


2593. 


VI. 



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1307. 

IRA STEBBINS 7 -> Joel Stebbins 6 Aaron Ste'bbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 i i 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Joel Stebbins and Sarah Beebe, was born Feb. 24, 1784 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. : died Oct. 14, 1862, at Concord, Erie Co., N. Y. ; married to 
AMY SMITH. He was married second, at Lebanon, Madison Co., N. Y., to 
LEPHA PARTRIDGE, born at Lebanon, N. Y. ; died June, 1839, at Lebanon, 
N. Y., daughter of Joseph Partridge. He was married third to MERCY 
FAIRCHILD, died Mar. 8, 1888. Occupation, farmer and blacksmith. Re- 
sided at Eden, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2594. I. Ira ; married Julia Lynd. 

2595. II. Mary. 

2596. in. Roxanna. 

2597. TV. Chauncey Orin, born Apr. 12, 1815; married [No. 2593] Rox- 

anna Minerva Stebbins. -f- 

2598. V. William R., born Oct. 15-, 1816; married Louisa Fairchild.-f- 

2599. VI. Edmund James; married Amelia Ann Lock; died leaving two 

sons. 

Bj' second wife : 

2600. VH. Lucy Amanda, born April 1, 1822; married Oatman. 

2601. VIII. Nathan Sylvester, born Sept. — , 1S24; married Clarissa Eliza- 

beth Wright.+ 

2602. LX. Mortimer Erastus, born Aug. S, 1826; married Emeline Bul- 

lock.+ 

2603. X. Harvey, born Oct. 9, 1828; married Mary Jane Hunt.-f- 

2604. XL Polly Amelia, born , 1830. 



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1310. 

594 245 61 

Joel Stebbins Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

l"idow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Joel Stebbins and Sarah Beebe, was born Sept. 26, 1788 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; married to BETSY BERRY. Resided at Utiea, N. Y. 



CHILDREN : 



2605. I. Eliza. 

2606. II. Francis. 



2607. 


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2608. 


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2609. 


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2610. 


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2611. 


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410 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1311. 

i 594 n 45 61 

ISAAC STEBBINS 7 \ Joel Stebbins 8 Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

( Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 li 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Joel Stebbins and Sarah Beebe, was born Feb. 18, 1792 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; married to HANNAH LOUK. Resided at Lebanon, N. T., 
and Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 
Loren. 
Roxanna. 
Delana Harmony, born Oct. 5, 1816 ; married Chandler Chauncey 

Hollister.-|- 
Isaac, born June 29, 1825 ; married Margaret Bates. 
Eunice ; married John Miller. 

ISAAC STEBBINS, SR., was a drummer boy in the war of 1812, and was 
taken sick at Saekett's Harbor. 

1312. 

[ 594 245 61 

ORRIN STEBBINS 7 < Joel Stebbins o Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

( Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ]■ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Joel Stebbins and Widow Sarah Beebe, was born May 27, 1794 (T. R), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Dec. 5, 1874, at Sabinsville, Tioga Co., Pa.; mar- 
ried in 1820, probably at Lebanon, Madison Co., N. Y., to NANCY HANCOCK, 
born Feb. 16, 1801, at Lebanon, N. Y. ; died July 7, 1884, at Sabinsville, Pa., 

who was a daughter of Lyman Hancock and . Occupation, 

lumbering and farming. Politics, republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at 
Sabinsville, Tioga Co., Pa. 

CHILDREN : 

2612. I. Nancy Lorena, born July 3, 1824 ; died Sept. 4, 1824. 

2613. II. Elijah H, born Oct. 6 (Aug. 6), 1829; married Lydia A. Rob- 

erts. + 

2614. III. Orrin, born Dec. 11, 1832; married Harriet Bentley; Adeline K. 

Roberts, -f- 

1315. 

( 596 245 61 

DANIEL STEBBINS 7 \ Daniel Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Betsey Jones Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Daniel Stebbins and Betsey Jones, was born Mar. 22, 1789 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Apr. 15, 1864, at Mosiertown, Pa. ; married to LYDIA 
CURTIS; born July 9, 179* at Cazenovia, N. Y.; died Aug. 11, 1858 (or 9), 





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2616. 


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2617. 


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2618. 


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2619. 


V. 


2620. 


VI. 


2621. 


VII. 


2622. 


VIII. 


2623. 


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SEVENTH GENERATION. 411 

at Cnssewago Township, Pa., who was a daughter of Jotham Curtis. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Politics, democrat. Resided at Vernon, N. Y. ; Cussewago, Pa. 

CHILDREN' : 
Betsey. 
Eliza. 

Perry Daniel, born Mar. 13, 1820; married Emily B. Curtis.+ 
Harriet Eliza, born Aug. 17, 1825; married J. Milton Man- 

ville.-f 
Hiram Wilson, born Jan. 15, 1827; married Anna Sinclair. + 
VI. Alfred Isham, born Nov. 18, 1828 ; married Mary Jane Gill.+ 

Isaac Jones, born Jan. 20, 1832; died , 1833. 

Lyman ; died aged about 11 months. 
Sophia ; died aged about 5 months. 
2624. X. Rhoda Sarepta, born Nov. 23, is:!7; married Hiram Davis. + 

In his early life DANIEL STEBBINS taught school. About the year 
1816 he removed from the state of Massachusetts to the state of New York, 
and, in 1820, went from there to Pennsylvania, where he bought six hundred 
acres of land, on which he lived the remainder of his life. 

[Copy of a letter written by DAN STEBBINS to his sister, Elizabeth 
Stebbins.] 

Wednesday January 15th 1812 
Eastwindsor 
Dear Sister I now being dismissal from my hurry and daily labor of a 
continual din and have chosen this opportunity of writing to you. There are 
seasons when it is said that the mind is at ease if that be the case I enjoy 
such a time at this moment. For here I am alone at the school house, all is 
still and nothing to disturb my quiet. With the blessing of the Almighty 
God I enjoy good health at this time. I received a letter from you which I 
read with pleasure, it informed me you were well which I was glad to hear. 
I am now in East Windsor teaching a school near your grandfather's. I 
have visited at Wilbraham twice since I came down here. 

Nothing very remarkable occurred since you left there, there was a ball 
at Mr. Daniel Ishams at Thanksgiving or I might have said the day after it, 
consisted of about forty couple. The last time that I visited at Mr. Ishams 
on Saturday and Sunday last Mrs. Isham and Polly talked much of you. 
Polly says I wish Betsey was here. Poll}' would be pleased to have you send 
her a letter if you felt disposed so to do. I went to meeting at Wilbraham 
last Sabbath, your uncle Cephas went likewise, he takes a great notion to 
Nancy Tittotson. 

I expect to come up and see you next spring if I am favored with health. 
Let me conjure of you of which your honor and happiness depend and all 
that is dear and desirable both in this life and the life to come to adhere 
with undeviating exactness to the paths of rectitude and innocence. Fortify 
your mind with virtue and enlarge it with a proper knowledge of the useful 
sciences, the storms and hurricanes of fortune may then attack you but you 
will always withstand their rage ami devide their fury. 



412 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

True courage consists not in flying from the storms of life, but in braving 
and steering through them with prudence, in the course of your life you will 
meet with many beautiful and fair to external appearance but outward forms 
may deceive you and what your eye may applaud your heart on a more 
intimate acquaintance may despise. 

"There are voices which sing around us, 

"but whose strains allure to ruin. There 

"is banquet spread where poison is in 

"every dish. There are couches which in- 

"vite us to repose, but to slumber thereon is 

' ' death 

I must end my letter for the shades of darkness begin to cover the earth 
therefore I cannot see to write much more. I beg the favor of you to give my 
love to all my friends and acquaintance and you will oblige your affectionate 
Brother 

DAN STEBBINS JR. 
you must write to me 
every opportunity " 

1317. 

LEMUEL STEBBINS 7 \ Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebblns s Joseph Stebbins i 

I Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIN 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Daniel Stebbins and Rachel Blodgett, was born Nov. 10, 1797 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Sept. 24, 1852, at Cussewago Township,, Pa.; 
married Mar. 6, 1823, at Cussewago, Crawford Co., Pa., to LUCINDA 
GREENLEE, born January 2, 1803, at Cussawago, Pennsylvania; died Feb- 
ruary 25, 1892, at Cussawago, Pennsylvania, who was a daughter of Michael 
Greenlee and Bethiah Maxon. Occupation, farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, 
protestant. Resided at Cussawago and Mosiertown, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

2625. I. Amanda, born January 17, 1824; married Francis Jackson 

Whipple.-f- 
Lorene. born August 22, 1826 ; married Silas Clark.+ 
Lot Dunham, born September 11, 1828 ; married Martha Susanna 

Rundel.+ 
Orson Michael, born January 31, 1832; died September 10, 1850. 
Erastus Blodgett, born September 16, 1833 ; died April 21, 1869. 
Chloe Rachel, born November 16, 1835 ; married Alfred Bennett 

Carr.+ 
Infant, born May 3, 1837 ; died aged six months. 
Infant, born August, 1838. 
Robert Lemuel, born July 3, 1839. 

Matilda Lueinda, born September 11, 1841; unmarried. 
Benjamin Franklin, born March 16, 1844; died July 26, 1881. 
Rufus R., born November 19, 1846; died September 23, 1850. 



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2626. 


II. 


2627. 


ni. 


2628. 


IV. 


2629. 


V. 


2630. 


VI. 


2631. 


VII. 


2632. 


VIII. 


2633. 


IX. 


2634. 


N. 


2635. 


XI. 


2636. 


XII. 





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MILLS OF LEMUEL STERMNK (No. 1317). 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 413 

LEMUEL STEBBINS removed with his parents to the central part of 
New York state. Before he was of age he went to Pennsylvania with Mr. 
Russell Webster, to help him drive some stock. When he reached Pennsyl- 
vania, his only possessions were an ax and twenty-five cents. He had intended 
to return to New York, but remained there and bought or articled for some 
land, cleared part of it, and built a log house on the ground where the present 
home stands. He then returned to New York and brought the family back 
with him, arriving in Cussawago, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in March, 
1822. 

Two or three years after his arrival he was married to Lueinda Greenlee. 
United in heart as well as in hand, they began life's battle in earnest, with 
little to help them but their strong arms and their abiding faith in God. 

Mr. Stebbins prospered wonderfully after his marriage, and added to his 
farm, first the Eliot farm adjoining his on the west, then the Webster farm 
adjoining on the south. On the north his land joined that of his half-brother, 
Daniel Stebbins, who had come to Pennsylvania several years prior to Lemuel's 
arrival. 

As the country became more developed he occasionally drove cattle to 
the eastern markets, bringing home with him news of the outside world, 
and some of the new inventions, notably the first cook stove brought into the 
county, which arrived in its original pieces. 

On one of his eastern trips he procured Mulberry settings, and then some 

silk worm eggs which wei arefully hatched and eared for by the older 

girls. The girls spun the silk on their flax wheels and reeled it into skeins, 
and their father sold it for them. Besides silk mitts and work bags which 
they made from some of the silk, they had black silk gowns bought with the 
proceeds from the sale of the raw silk. However, the climate proved too damp 
for the tender worms, and they ran out at the end of the third or fourth year. 

For a time he was in the drygoods business at Mosiertown. In 1849-50, 
he in company with his brother John, his son Lot, his son-in-law, Silas Clark, 
and Minot Boyd, bought curd and ran the first cheese factory in that part 
of the state. He was very prosperous in this business, and made both butter 
and cheese of a high grade. 

At the time of his death he owned three hundred acres of land on which 
he had erected a steam grist and saw mill, the first one in that part of the 
country. He held various town offices, and was an excellent business man, 
held in high esteem by all who knew him. 

Notwithstanding the poor facilities for learning, LUCINDA GREENLEE 
was so persevering that she obtained a very fair education for those days, 
and succeeded in storing her mind with choice extracts from the best writers 
of the clay. In early life she united with the Baptist church, and was a 
consistent and useful member for about twenty years. Subsequently she 
became a member of the Universalist organization at Conneautville. 

Her economy and perseverance were evident in her home life to the 
material success of the family. Although the radius of her life was un- 
eventful, her trials and sorrows were many, but were born patiently and 
bravely. To cheerfully accept the duties of life as they came and "make the 
best of things" was her unquestionable law. 



414 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1318. 

i 596 *M5 61 

RALPH STEBBINS 7 \ Daniel Stebbins 8 Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i 

I Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Daniel Stebbins and Each el Blodgett, was born May 30, 1801 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died February 15, 1844, at Oswego, Kendall 
County, Illinois ; married to LOUISA RUNDELL, born December 21, 1808, at 
Rochester, New York; died March 31, 1874, near Elgin, Illinois, who was a 

daughter of Luther Rundell and Elizabeth . Occupation, farmer. 

Resided at Cussawago, Pennsylvania; Ohio; Elgin, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

2637. I. Rufus Blodgett, born November 4 (or 27), 1827; died unmar- 

ried, February 13, 1896. 

2638. II. Oliver, died very young. 

2639. III. Jane Elizabeth, born September 11, 1833; married William 

Francis Murray.-f- 

2640. IV. Elenor, born February 22, 1836; married George Frederick 

Murray. -4- 

2641. V. Luther R., born May 5, 1838. 

2642. VI. Ralph L., born August 11, 1841 ; married Calista L. Wightman.-f- 

2643. VII. Emily. 

RUFUS BLODGETT STEBBINS went to California in the Spring of 1850 
and engaged in mining, following this occupation for fifteen years. He then 
removed to Oregon, where he went into the hotel business. In the fall of 
1870 he returned to Elgin, Illinois, where he made his home until 1895 ; then 
removed to Monticello, Indiana, where he passed the remainder of his life. 

1319. 

i 596 245 61 

URSULA STEBBINS 7 - Daniel Stebbins c Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

/ Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Daniel Stebbins and Rachel Blodgett, was born Sept. 13, 1803 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Sept. 25, 1887; married April 9, 1847, at 
Cussewago, Pa., to ELD. RAY GREEN ; bom Jan. 15, 1798, at West Green- 
wich, Rhode Island ; died Mar. 23, 1864, at Cussewago, Crawford Co., Pa., who 
was a son of Clark Green and Mehitable Reynolds. Profession, Seventh Day 
Baptist Minister. 

"Jacob Sherman, a Shoemaker by trade, living in Lebanon, Monroe Co., N. 
York, who married REBECCA STEBBINS, [No. 1299] had a habit of bother- 
ing URSULA STEBBINS, then about 13 years old and very bashful, whenever 
she came into his shop, — although she never went there only when she was 
obliged to — telling her to 'kiss' Benjamin Mason, an employee in his shop, and 
he would give her a pair of new shoes. It bothered URSULA so she did not 





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MKS I. hi ISA (RUNDELL) STEBBINS 

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No 1321. 

MKS. RACHEL LOUISA i STEBBINS) 

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SEVENTH GENERATION. 415 

know what to do; finally she made up her mind that if he told her again 
tn do it. she would. One day when going home from school, she had to call 
at the shop on an errand, and there happened to be several persons in at the 
time. As soon as he saw URSULA, Sherman clapped his hands, pointed at the 
shoes and said, 'Smack him,' which she did and ran home with the shoes. 
Sherman never annoyed her afterwards." 



1320. 
MARY WRIGHT STEBBINS 

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Joseph Stebblnss Thomas stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBI 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Daniel Stebbins and Rachel Blodgett, was born Sept. 13. 1808, at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died July 9, 1877, at Chicago, Cook Co., 111.; married 
April H». 1832, at Cussawago, Crawford Co., Pa., to EDMUND GREENLEE; 
born .Mar. 31, 1811, at Cussawago, Pa.; died Sept. 4, 1898, at Rundells, Craw- 
ford Co., Pa., who was a son of Michael Greenlee and Bethiah Maxon. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided, near 
Springfield, Mass.; Rundells. Pa. 

CHILDREN: 

2644. I. Emeline Blodgetl Greenlee; born Aug. 2, 1834; married Samuel 

Julius Wells.+ 
Infant daughter; died Dee. 25, ivy.-, aged 1 day, 

2645. II. Roberl Lemuel Greei born Apr. 13, 1838; married Emily 

Brooks. -+- 

2646. III. Ralph Stebbins Greenlee; bom Apr. 13, 1838; married Elizabeth 

Brooks.+ 

2647. IV. Michael D. Greenlee; born Mar. 24, 1840; married Mary L. 

Loci 

2648. V. Rachel Arminda Greenlee; born July ti, 1842; married Jesse 

Cooper Rowell.+ 

2649. VI. Janes Greenlee; born Oct. 2, 1844; died in infancy. 

2650. VII. Mary Lucinda Greenlee; born Oct. 28, 1846; married William 

Dallas Greenlee; married, second, [saac Ladner Bishop. + 

MARY WRIGHT STEBBINS emigrated with her parents, from Wilbra- 
ham, Massachusetts, to Madison County, New York, where they made their 
home for some time. After her father's death, they removed to Crawford 
County. Pennsylvania. The household goods were conveyed thither in an 
ox-cart, the family traveling most of the way on foot. 

She learned to spin when she was so small that it was necessary for her 
to walk up an inclined board in order to reach the spindle; yet in that way 
she was able to spin what was considered a full day's work and finish at 
three o'clock. 

She made the most of her opportunities for obtaining an education, and 



416 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

fitted herself to become a school teacher. She taught several terms, receiving 
wheat, corn, and rye in payment for her services. 

After her marriage to EDMUND GREENLEE, they went directly to 
the log cabin which he had built in the woods on his newly purchased 
farm in the northeast corner of Summerhill Township, Crawford County, 
Pennsylvania, his land extending over into Spring Township. A vestige 
of the cellar of the log cabin is still to be seen. The furniture of the cabin 
was of the most primitive description, including two splint-bottom chairs, 
a cross-legged table, four plates, two knives, two forks, two spoons, two 
cups and saucers, and a teapot. The fireplace was then the only means of 
cooking, and the baking was done in a tin oven on the hearth in front of 
the log fire. "Tallow dips" afforded them illumination. 

MR. GREENLEE chopped and felled the trees, his wife helping to roll 
them into piles to burn. When the farm was cleared and sowed to grass, 
he purchased cows and started a dairy. The business increased and they 
soon had a dairy of from forty to fifty cows — then considered a large num- 
ber. MRS. GREENLEE helped in the work connected with the dairy, and 
one season she milked seventeen cows night and morning in addition to 
attending to her household duties and caring for the children. She also 
found time to card and spin wool and flax and weave them into cloth for 
family use. Her husband, besides milking eighteen of the cows, attended to 
the making of the butter and cheese. 

MRS. GREENLEE was a woman of untiring energy; but did her work 
intelligently, and made every step count. "Whenever she had occasion to go 
into the pantry for anything, she always remembered to take something in 
to put away, thus saving time and labor. It was her practice in early life, 
on wash days, to scrub the floor first, so when the washing was done the 
house would be clean. She was a model housekeeper, and was very zealous 
in the care and training of her children, having a keen sense of right and 
wrong. She was possessed of a decided taste for reading and a remarkable 
memory. She knew the Bible almost by heart, and it was said that scarcely 
a passage in it could be quoted but that she could tell where it was found. 
She was a woman of strong character, a true helpmate to her husband, and 
an exemplary mother. She died while on a visit to her sons in Chicago, and 
was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in that city. 

EDMUND GREENLEE, who was of Scotch-Irish descent, was a strong 
man both mentally and physically. He was a man of very even temper, 
never allowing himself to become angry. It was one of his characteristics 
always to return good for evil. As an illustration of this trait the following 
incident is related: 

A neighbor who lived on a farm adjoining that of MR. GREENLEE, 
cut the brush and elders from his side of the road, carried them across the 
road and threw them into MR. GREENLEE'S grass for a distance of sixty 
or eighty rods. This was just before haying time. When it was discovered, 
MRS. GREENLEE'S idea was to make him pay damages; but MR. GREEN- 
LEE said, "I will heap coals of fire on his head." Two or three days after- 
wards, MR, GREENLEE had occasion to drive to the town of Conneaut- 




J17 



EDMUND GREENLEE. 
Husband of No. 1320. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 417 

ville. seven miles distant. When passing his neighbor's house, he saw him 
standing in the yard and called out, "Good morning, John! I am 
going to town. Is there anything I can do for you?" The neighbor asked 
him to get a point for his plow, and MR. GREENLEE agreed to do so. 
After reaching town it escaped his mind and he did not again think of the 
plow point until he was about half way home. He turned around and went 
back after it, feeling that he could not afford to miss the opportunity for 
doing this man a kindness. As he came back he saw the neighbor, handed 
him the plow point and remarked, "I came very near forgetting it, and 
turned back when I was half way home." "EDMUND," said the man, "I 
am very sorry you went back for that point. I don't know why you did it." 
"I probably would not have found much to do at home as it is Saturday 
afternoon," said MR. GREENLEE, "and I told you I would get it for 
you." The man's conscience troubled, and he finally said, "EDMUND, I 
served you a very mean trick a few days ago. I cut the brush and elders 
from my side of the road and threw them over into your meadow. I will 
pick them all out." And he did so. taking much more time than was spent 
in putting them there. The two men were ever afterwards friends; whereas, 
had MR. GREENLEE acted differently, they might have been enemies. 

While his children were small, MR. GREENLEE was very strict with 
them, although very kind. Naturally the twin brothers, Ralph and Robert, were 
always into some mischief, and then' father frequently had occasion to promise 
them punishment. However, he would never administer the punishment at 
the time of the offense — probably to avoid any display of temper — but would 
wait until he had leisure, or until a rainy day, when he would say, "Well 
hoys, T guess we might as well settle up now." the meaning of which they 
well knew. After spending some time in talking to them and giving them 
advice, he would proceed to balance accounts, giving them punishment for 
each promise he had made them. 

He was a very industrious man. and possessed considerable inventive 
genius. He invented the first machine for milking cows, which consisted 
of a receiver with two air pumps and four stop-cocks, from which tubes 
ran to the cow's teats, the milking being accomplished by the suction from 
the air pumps. It worked well until the milk was partly exhausted from 
the cow's udder, when it would collapse and the milk stop. He was unable 
to remedy this and the machine consequently did not prove a success, 
although before he learned this difficulty he was offered quite a large sum 
of money for the invention, lie also devised and manufactured machinery 
for making all of his own cheese boxes and butter firkins; and in 1860, at 
the time that Drake first struck oil at Titusville, MR. GREENLEE adapted 
his machinery to the manufacture of oil barrels. 

In the latter years of his life, MR. GREENLEE endeavored to construct 
a machine which he called the "Great American Combine," for planting and 
harvesting most kinds of grain, including corn, digging potatoes, and doing 
different kinds of work. He built a model, but never completed it. 

He was a public spirited man. He was one of the organizers of the 
Methodist church in Summerhill Township, now known as "Smith Church," 

27 



418 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

for which he gave the land and furnished a large part of the lumber and 
materials with which it was built. 

His death occurred at the old home, and his body was taken to Chicago 
for interment by the side of his wife in Rose Hill Cemetery. 

1321. 

1 596 °45 

RACHEL LOUISA STEBBINS 7 - Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stelbins 5 

/ Iiaehel BJodgett Mary Wright 

61 9 2 1 / 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 2 Thoma* Stebbins •: ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — ) 

daughter of Daniel Stebbins and Rachel Blodgett, was born Nov 11, 1809, 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; married to HORACE RUNDEL. She was married 
second to HENRY FIELD, born Jan. 16, 1801 ; died Sept. 22, 1868. 

CHILDREN : 

Lovina Rundel. 

Ursula Ann Rundel; married Alexander Carrier 
Lome Rundel; married Eliza Ross. 
Betsy Rundel; dead. 

Mary Field; born May 6, 1845; married L. D. Kelly. 
Job B. Field; born Feb. 4, 1847; married Emma Sheldon. 
Helen B. Field; born Jan. 17, 1850; married Dwight Gage. 
Emma J. Field ; born May 4, 1852 ; married Martin Luther 
Hotchkiss. 

1322. 

JOHN ALLEN STEBBINS" - Daniel Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i 

I Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright Rebecca Colton 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Daniel Stebbins and Rachel Blodgett, was born Jan. (or Feb.) 4, 
1813, at Sangerfield. N. Y. ; died Apr. 15, 1872, at Cussawago, Pa. ; married 
Aug. 20, 1844, to HANNAH T. DAWLEY; born May 5, 1826; died Dec. 
23, 1851, at Cussawago, Pa. ; buried at Mosiertown. He was married, second, 
Nov. 8, 1853, at Alfred Centre, N. Y., to PHEBE MYRTILDA GREEN; born 
Feb. 4, 1825, at Alfred, Allegany Co.. N. Y.; died Sept. 26, 1886, at Inde- 
pendence, N. Y. ; buried at Mosiertown ; daughter of Rev. Ray Green and 
Lucy Smith. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Seventh 
Day Baptist. Resided at Cussawago, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

2659. I. Wheeler Dan ; born June 30, 1845 ; died July 26, 1864. 

2660. II. Minnie Celia; born Apr. 9, 1847; married George Lloyd, Dec. 

14, 1865; died Mar. 6, 1886, at E. Springfield, Pa. 

2661. III. Delwin A.; born Aug. 31, 1854; married Nellie Spencer; Mary S. 

Loper.+ 

2662. IV. Nina; born July 16, 1856; married Henry D. Palmer. 



2651. 


I. 


2652. 


II. 


2653. 


III. 


2654. 


IV. 


2655. 


V. 


2656. 


VI. 


2657. 


VII. 


2658. 


VIII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 419 

JOHN ALLEN STEBBINS, at the time of his death, owned over one 
hundred acres of land where he had always lived. He did something in the 
way of buying and selling cattle, and was also engaged with his brother 
Lemuel — and others — in cheese-making in 1849-50. He held various offices 
and was a highly respected man. 

His son, WHEELER D. STEBBINS, enlisted in the 2nd Pennsylvania 
Volunteer Heavy Artillery, Company A., March 23, 1864. This regiment 
was later divided and remained in the 2nd Provisional Heavy Artillery of 
the Army of the Potomac, in which he was a corporal of Company G. 

During the charge on the Rebel works in front of Petersburg, Va., his 
knapsack was shot off his back. While placing the colors on the Rebel breast 
works, the color guard having been either lulled or wounded, he was shot 
in the left shoulder and knocked down, .just after he had planted the colors. 
He was taken to the hospital at City Point, Va., and afterwards to Mt. 
Pleasant Hospital at Washington, D. C, where he died. He was buried in 
the National Cemetery at Arlington Heights. 



1335. 

_ i 607 IMS 62 

JERE STEBBINS 7 Benjamin Stebbins n Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins + 

I Sabra Minor Mary Day Widow Martha Ball 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 3 '- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sabra Minor, was born July 16. 1757. at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Feb. 2, 1817, at West Springfield, Mass.; married 
(Intention of Marriage entered and published July 31, 1779, at West Spring- 
field, Mass.) to ELIZABETH BREWSTER, born Jan. 19, 1759; died Feb. 15, 
1S17, at West Springfield; who was a daughter of William Brewster and 
. Resided at West Springfield. 

CHILDREN : 

2663. T. Elizabeth (Betsy- born Dec IS. 1779; married Jabez Dean 

DeWitt.+ 
Elihu: born Dec. 14. 1781; died Oct. 22, 1796. 
Lora; born Mar. 1, 1782; married Dwight Lathrop.+ 
Polly; born Mar. S. 1784: .lied Mar. 21, 1784. 
Pama; born Apr. 10, 1786; married Dr. Reuben Champion. -f- 
Benjamin; born July 28, 1788; married Marytta Parsons. -j- 
Miner: born Jan. 24, 1791: died Jan. 11, 1828. 
Polly ; born June 7, 1794 ; died July 10, 1795. 

Festus; born , 1796: died Oct. 27. 1796. 

Francis; born Dee. 22. 1797; died Sept. 16. 1800. 

JERE STEBBINS. who flourished in Ramapogne street about 1780, was west 
a man of large business capacity. He kept a tavern and store; had a large field 
farm; manufactured earthen ware and saltpetre, and with Moses Day, was p. 127. 
extensively engaged in boating on the Connecticut River. 

He exchanged his goods with the farmers for their productions. Among 



2664. 


II. 


2665. 


III. 


2666. 


IV. 


2667. 


V. 


2668. 


VI. 


2669. 


VII. 


2670. 


VIII. 


2671. 


IX. 


2672. 


X. 



420 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

his commodities for sale were some small grindstones, which were leaning 
against the outside of the store. One day Thomas Phillips got a farmer to 
enter the store and inquire of MR. STEBBINS how much he paid for cheese. 
The price was named and the farmer promised to bring one in. Phillips 
and his comrades, in the meantime, had papered up a small grindstone out- 
side the store, and the farmer delivered it upon the counter while Phillips 
and his comrades stood watching for the explosion of the merchant as he 
opened the package. 

vv. spring- He was Representative of West Springfield in 1804 and 1808 ; and was 

c *? r . Postmaster from Dec. 18, 1802, to Feb. 1817. 

p ' 108 ' His son, Benjamin, was appointed Postmaster Feb. 19, 1817, and after 

his death was succeeded by his brother, Miner, who was Postmaster from 
Oct. 26, 1819, to Aug. 27, 1824. 

1336. 

SABRA STEBBINS 7 < Benjamin Stebblns 6 Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 
I Sabra Minor Mary Day. Widow Martha Ball 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Benjamin Stebbins and Sabra Minor, was born Dec. 12, 1759, 
at Springfield, Mass.; died Jan. 10, 1820; married Oct. 1, 1784, at West 
Springfield, Mass., to CAPT. AUGUSTUS DIGGINS. 

CHILDREN: 

2673. I. Nancy Diggins ; born Sept. IS, 1787 ; married Asahel Hathe- 

way.+ 

2674. II. Mary Diggins ; born 1785 ; died 1856. 

2675. III. Eliza Diggins ; born 1789 ; married John K. Satterlee.4- 

1337. 

1 607 248 62 

SOLOMON STEBBINS 7 \ Benjamin Stebbins c P.pniamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

/ Sabra Minor Mary Day Widow Martha Ball 

9 2 1 | 

Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Sarab Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sabra Minor, was born Feb. 17, 1763. at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died June 19, 1813, at West Springfield, Mass. ; married Dec. 
20, 1785, at West Springfield Mass., to MALAH DAY; born June 30, 1757, 
at Springfield, Mass. ; died Feb. 4, 1816, at W. Springfield, Mass., who was 
a daughter of Col. Benjamin Day and Eunice Morgan. Resided at West 



Springfield. 



2676. 


I. 


2677. 


II. 


2678. 


III. 


2679. 


IV. 



CHILDREN : 

Sally; born Mar. 16, 1787; died Jan. 26, 1853. 
Charles; born Dec. 22, 1788; married Linna Tracy. -4- 
Heman ; born June 3, 1791 ; married Sarah May Paine. + 
Sabra; born Apr. 4, 1793; married Dec. 15, 1814, Henry Palmer; 
died Jan. 1, 1867. 




p 



v 

a 



2681. 


IT. 


2682. 


III. 


2683. 


IV. 


2684. 


V. 


2685. 


VI. 


2686. 


VII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 421 

1338. 

EDWARD STEBBINS 7 Benjamin si, -1. bins ,; Benjamm'stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebblns -i 

I Sah ni Minor Mary Day Widow Martha Ball 

9 2 1 , 

Joseph Stebblns a rbomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Benjamin Stebbins and Sabra Minor, was born Aug. 21, 1765, at W. 
Springfield, Mass.; died Sept. 16, 1819, at Savannah, Georgia; married June 
9, 1801, to CATHARINE ANN HAWLEY, born Sept. 4, 1779, at Charleston, 
South Carolina, who was a daughter of Gov. Richard Hawley. 

CHILDREN : 

2680. I. Edward; born Feb. 5, 1802; ran away from home and supposed 

lost at sea. 
.Mary Maxwell; born Feb. 25, 1804; married Dwight Lathrop.+ 
Catherine Ann ; born Aug. 14, 1805 ; married Francis Richards, 

Jan. 28, 1830: died Aug. 24. 1833. She left one child, who 

married John Elmendorf. 
Sarah: born Mar. 9, L808; died July 27, 1812. 
Octavia ; born May 19, 1813; died unmarried. 
Sarah; born Jan. 1, 1815; died Oct. 17, 1817. 
Francis Clement; bom Dec. 3, 1819; died Apr. 24, 1862. 



1345. 

„„„,,, .«—»._—-- - \ 648 294 68 

SETH STEBBINS' Warham Stebblns « Edward Stebblns 5 John Stebblns 4 

/ Sarah Williams Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Warham Stebbins and Sarah Williams, was born July 15, 1803. at 
Springfield (or Chicopee), Mass.; died Feb. 17, 1876, at Chicopee, Mass.; 
married May 2, 1832. at Chicopee, Mass., to MELISSA CHAPIN, born Dec. 
28, 1804, at Chicopee, Mass.; died Dec. 21, 1876; who was a daughter of 
Joseph Chapin and Martha Bartlett. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republi- 
can. Resided at Chicopee (after 1844). 

CHILDREN : 

2687. I. Emma; born , 1838. 

2688. II. Joseph Orville: born Jan. 27, 1840; married Mary Eliza 

Wright, -f 

2689. III. Emma; born , 1843; died Aug. 30, 1845. 

2690. IV. Cynthia Ann: born Mar. 23, 1844; married Henry Augustus 

Wright.+ 

2691. V. Emma; born July 28 (or 6), 1846; died Aug. 30 (or 1), 1848. 

2692. VI. Frederick L.; born Oct. 15, 1848; died Aug. 21, 1861. 



422 STEBBINS GENEALOGY 

1346. 

SARAH STEBBINS "' - Elam Stebbins 6 Edward Stebblns 6 John Stebbins i 

I Ruth Hitchcock Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l • 

Small Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Elam Stebbins and Ruth Hitchcock, was born Mar. 21, 1791, at 
Springfield, Mass.: married July 11, 1811, at Springfield, Mass., to SAMUEL 
CHANDLER; born June 26, 1790, at Brattleboro, Vt.; died Jan. 14, 1844, 
who was a son of Samuel Chandler and Dorcas Terry. Occupation, employe 
of Armory. Resided at East Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2693. I. Infant son, born Nov. 4, 1S12. 

2694. II. Samuel Franklin Chandler; born Oct. 1, 1813; married Chloe 

Converse, Nov. 8, 1836. 

2695. III. Sarah Ann Chandler ; born Apr. 6, 1816 ; died Oct. 2, 1817. 

2696. IV. George Chandler; born Apr. 11, 1818; died April 28, 1818. 

2697. V. Albert Terry Chandler; born Aug. 11, 1819; died Apr. 27, 

1850. 

2698. VI. Joseph Lyman Chandler; born Aug. 12, 1822; married Eliza- 

beth McNary. 

2699. VII. Eliza Ann Chandler ; born July 7. 1825 ; married Horatio 

Winslow, June 16, 1850. 

2700. VIII. Levi Camp Chandler; born Jan. 5, 1S28: married Mary Pepper, 

Nov. 3, 1852. 

2701. IX. George Henry Chandler; born Apr. 25, 1830; married Amanda 

Wilson, Mar. 16, 1862. 

2702. X. Rufus Chandler; born Oct. 30, 1833; married Anna Tobey, 

Nov. 23, 1859. 



1350. 

( 649 '^94 fifi 

RUTH STEBBINS 7 i Elam Stebbins « Edward s'tebbins s John Stebbins 4 

I Ruth Hitchcock Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

2 1 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 



Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Elam Stebbins and Ruth Hitchcock, was born June 11, 1802, 
at Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; died July 30, 1888, at Springfield, Mass.; 
Married April 3. 1822. at Springfield, Mass., to JOHN KILBON, born Mar. 
15. 1799, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Mar. 24, 1852, at Wilbraham, Mass., 
who was a son of Luther Kilbon and Mary Warriner. Occupation, shoemaker. 
Politics, whig. Religion, Congregationalist. Resided at Spriusrfield and Wil- 
braham, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2703. I. Samuel Luther Kilbon; born Dec. 11, 1826; died in infancy. 

2704. II. Samuel Daniel Kilbon; born Apr. 26, 1828; died in infancy. 



v 



S 



*^& ^^3fe. 





No. 1345. SETI1 STEBBINS. 



No. -J7H. 
ANN JANE VINTON. 




HOMESTEAD OF No. 1345, SETH STEBBINS, CHICOPEE, MASS. 
Built about 1S40. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 423 

2706. Ill Caroline Hatch Kilbon; born Feb. 24, 1830; died July 29, 1847. 

2707. IV. Ruth Elizabeth Kilbon; bom Feb. 14. 1834; died Feb. 14, 1834. 

2708. V. Cornelia Melinda Kilbon; born July 29, 1835; died Mar. 11, 

1853. 
VI. John Luther Kilbon; burn Aug. 21, 1837; married Amelia Jean- 
aette Swan. 

2710. VII. George Baldwin Kilbon; born Aug. 15, 1S39; married Helen 

.Maria Cooley ; Annie Rachel Cooper. 4- 

2711. VIII. Henry Stebbins Kilbon; born Nov. 1, 1841. 

2712. IN. Charles Wood Kilbon; horn July 27, 1S44; married Mary B. 

Knox. 

JOHN LUTHER KILBON has been cashier of the Lee National Bank at 
Lee, Massachusetts, since 1866. 

CHARLES WOOD KILBON sailed for Natal. Smith Africa, a few weeks 
after his marriage, and has since remained there as a missionary to the 
Zulus 

1352. 

; 849 294 68 

MELINDA STEBBINS T I imStel Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I lintli [llu-hcock i iabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Elam Stebbins and Ruth Hitchcock, was born July 25. 1808, at 
Springfield, Mass.; married Apr. 2, 1829, to OBED HAWKS HOYT; born 
July 28, 180:5. who was a son of Elijah Hoyl and Sophia Denio. Resided at 
Strongville, Ohio. 

1353. 

I 649 294 68 

HENRY WILCOX STEBBINS 7 < Elam Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I liuth Hitchcock Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 J 

Josenh Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS J ■ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Elam Stebbins and Ruth Hitchcock, was horn Oct. S, 1810, at Spring- 
field. Mass.; married to GRACIA HOYT; born Mar. 24, 1814: who was a 
daughter of Elijah Hoyt and Sophia Denio. He was married, second, to 
ABIGAIL HOYT, born Ip* 2, 1816; died , 1856. 



1353a. 

4 650 294 68 

EDWARD STEBBINS 7 Edward Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Edward Stebbins and Anna Taylor, was born Oct. 26, 1793, at West 
Springfield, Mass. (or Brattleboro, Vt.) ; died Nov. 6, 1847, at Meadville, 



424 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Pa.; married, — — , 1822, to DELILA ELLIS; died , 1822, at Mead- 

ville, Pa. He was married, second, 1829, at Meadville, Crawford Co.. Pa., to 

SARAH ANN ATKINSON, born , 1812, at Meadville, Pa.; died Apr. 

1, 1873, at Meadville, Pa., daughter of Thomas Atkinson. Occupation, builder. 
Politics, whig. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at Meadville, Pa. 

CHILDREN: 

2712a. I. Edward E. ; born Dec. 1, 1830 ; married Elizabeth Linegar.+ 

2712b. II. Thomas A. ; born Oct. 25, 1832; married Caroline A. Coburn.+ 

2712c. III. Elizabeth; born Dec. — , 1834; married James Stewart.+ 

2712d. rV. J. Henry; born Mar. 1, 1836 (or 38) ; unmarried. 

2712e. V. Delila; born Oct. 24, 1838 (or 36); married William Prey; 

Dewitt Harrington. 

2712f. VI. Frederick; born Oct. 23, 1840; married Martha Catchall.+ 

2712g. VII. Addie ; born — , 1842 ; married Henry Laycock, April 7, 1872. 

2712h. Vni. Henrietta; born Dec. — , 1847 (or 44); died aged 3 years. 



1363d. 

HARRIET STEBBINS 7 < Edward Stebbins u Edward Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

/ Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt Sarah Wat riner 

9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah j 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Anna Taylor, was born Dec. 1, 1804; mar- 
ried Oct. 16, 1828, to LYMAN BURR, born Oct. 26, 1805, probably at Ludlow, 
Mass. ; who was a son of Ashbel Burr and Clarissa Sykes. 

CHILDREN : 

2712i. I. Harriet E. Burr ; born May 29, 1829 ; died Sept. 20, 1843. 

2712j. n. Benjamin F. Burr; born July 6, 1831; lived at Ludlow Town- 
ship, Mass. 

2712k. HI. M. Julena Burr ; born July 7, 1836 ; married Jan. 1, 1857, C. C. 
Goldsmith, of Milford, Mass. She died April 30, 1879. 



MARY W. STEBBINS » \ Ed 

/ An 



1353e. 



650 294 68 

Edward Stebbins n Edward Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

na Taylor Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 



2 1 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah t 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Anna Taylor, was born Mar. 16, 1807 (or 
1812), at Longmeadow, Mass.; married May 30, 1827, at Longmeadow, to 
ISRAEL MARKHAM, of Enfield; born Oct. 7, 1797; died at Enfield. Conn., 
who was a son of Israel Markham and Lucina Kibbe. Resided at Long- 
meadow. 





No. 1356. 
MRS. t'AKOLINE STEBBINS 

VINTON. 



No. 1357. 
ELIZA BURT (STEBBINS) BISBEE 



No 1358. 
MKS. JANE 1'IERCE STEBBINS ED- 
WARDS. 





UH LIAItLi l."l is EDWARDS. 
Husband "i No. 1358 



425 



ASAHEL BISBEE. 

Husband o£ No. lo.JT. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 425 

1356. 

i 652 294 68 

CAROLINE STEBBBINS ' Levi Stebbins « Edward Stebbins r. John Stebbins i 

v (AmiaPlerce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Sept. 9, 1802, at Phila- 
delphia, Pa. ; died Feb. 6, 1881, at Philadelphia, Pa. ; married Dec. 2, 1830, at 
Chesterfield, Mass., to JONATHAN VINTON, born Mar. 22, 1796, at Chester- 
field, Hampshire Co., Mass.; died July 28, 1834, at Chesterfield, Mass., who 
was a son of Abiathar Vinton and Sarah Paine. Occupation, butcher and 
farmer. Resided at Chesterfield. 

CHILDREN : 

2713. I. Jonathan Dwight Vinton; bom Aug. 21, 1831; married Ellen E. 

Tuttle.+ 

2714. II. Ann Jane Vinton; born Dec. 19, 1832. 



1357. 

___ ( 652 294 68 

ELIZA BURT STEBBINS 7 - i..-vl si.-M.iiis •- Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Amln 1'ierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Josi i'h Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Jan. 13, 1805, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire Co., Mass; died Aug. 22 (or 23), 1859, at Chester- 
field, Mass.; married Mar. 25, 1835, to ASAHEL BISBEE, of Chesterfield; 
born June 1, 1801, at Chesterfield, Hampshire Co., Mass. ; died Oct. 31, 1864, 
at Chesterfield, Mass., who was a son of Jotham Bisbee and Lydia Curtis. 

CHILDREN : 

2715. I. Henry Albert Bisbee; born Sept. 5, 1837; married April 1, 1860, 

to Sarah Esther Wells. -f 

2716. II. George Asahel Bisbee; born Feb. 23. 1840; married Oct. 17, 1873, 

to Betsey Smith.+ 

2717. III. Celia Frances Bisbee ; born Mar. 31, 1842 ; married Feb. 22, 1865, 

to Edgar Bryant. + 

2718. IV. Harriet Eliza Bisbee; born June 10, 1844; died Aug. (or July) 

27, 1855. 

1358. 

I 652 294 68 

JANE PIERCE STEBBINS " - Levi Stebbins e Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * 

I Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 R< iWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Jan. 25. 1807. at Ches- 
terfield, Mass.; died Sept. 14, 1881, at Milwaukee. Wis.; married Dec. 16, 
1833, at Chesterfield, Mass., to RICHARD LOUIS EDWARDS, born Nov. 



426 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

24, 1812, at Northampton, Mass.; died Dee. 20, 1880, at Milwaukee, Wis., 

who was a son of Eli Edwards and . Occupation, wagonmaker. 

Politics, democrat. Religion, Unitarian. Resided at Milwaukee, Wis. 

CHILDREN: 

2719. I. Ruth Cook Edwards; born Sept. 28, 1834; died Dec. 28, 1834. 

2720. II. Ruth Amia Edwards; born Feb. 22, 1838; married Nicholas 

Lumsden.-f- 

2721. III. Ellery Channing Edwards; born Sept. 6, 1842; married Nellie 

O'Neil; Mrs. Emma L. (Safford) Williams. 

2722. IV. Infant; born . 1843; died 1843. 

2723. V. Pierre Irving Edwards ; born Sept. 3, 1845 ; married Mary Caro- 

line Hecker.-f- 

2724. VI. Alvah Augustus Edwards; born May 11, 1847; died Aug. 23, 

1848. 

RICHARD LOUIS EDWARDS learned the wagon trade. In September, 
1838, he moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wis. He purchased property 
on Main Street (now Broadway), and opened a wagon shop, having living 
rooms in connection with it, which he occupied until he built a brick story 
under the back part. 

About 1846 he sold his property to a Mr. Rice, of Chicago, who built on 
the lot the first theatre in Milwaukee. The Newhale House was afterwards 
erected on the same ground. 

Between 1850 and 1855 he was employed in "The Sentinel" office, at the 
time General Rufus Kins had control, and was faithful to their interests. 
For about fifteen years he was their mailing clerk and collecting agent. 

He was one of the originators and a member of the Old Settlers' Club. 



1359. 

ISRAEL PIERCE STEBBINS ' \ Levi Stebhin"s e Edward s'tebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

I Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 i:< HVLAN'i i STEBBINS l [• 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Feb. 13, 1809, at Chester- 
field, Mass.; died Jan. 1, 1867; married Sept. 25, 1838, to ELIZABETH 
MARSH WILLIAMS; born July 10, 1819. Resided at Williamsburg, Mass. 

1360. 

( 652 294 68 

LEVI STEBBLtf S 7 - Levi Stebbins s Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Amia I'ierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

it 2 11 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ' 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 



><>n of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce was born Feb. 21, 1811, at Springfield, 
Mass. ; died Feb. 27, 1881, at East Troy, Wis. ; married Dec. 1, 1836, at Ches- 
terfield, Mass.. to SABRENA BALL; born Oct. 26. 1811, at Springfield 




ISRAEL J ■ 1 1 : 1 ; « I: STEBBINS 





MRS LAI i; \ (STEBBINS) flEBRK K 






( 




v> _'7::n 
w \ \ STEBBINS 




No jt-s. 
LEVI STEBBINS 



MARTHA i: STEBBINS 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 427 

(Chesterfield), Mass. ; died .Time 11. 1889, at East Troy, Wis. Profession, 
physician. Polities, republican. Religion, Congregationalist. Resided at East 
Troy, Wis. 

CHILDREN : 

2725. I. Laura; born Mar. 25, 1838; married Benjamin Herriek. 

2726. II. Martha E. ; born Jan. 26, 1842; unmarried; lives at Burlington. 

Wis. 

2727. III. Caroline ; born July 10. 1S44 ; died Aug. 21, 1846. 

2728. IV. Levi; born May 19, 1846; died July 6, 1863. 

2729. V. Alvah; born Nov. 5, 1848; died Feb. 20, 1850. 

2730. VI. Dr. Alva; born Mar. 20, 1852. 

2731. VII. Ida; bom Aug. 10, 1857; died Aug. 14, 1857. 

LEVI STEBBINS kept a grocery store for about two years in Spring- 
Held, Mass. He studied medicine in the Allopathic School, but, believing that 
this school required the use of too much poison, his conscience would not 
allow him to continue in its practice. He took up the Thompsonian practice 
of medicine which, in later years, he combined with Homoeopathy. 

In 1845 he moved his family in an ox wagon to East Troy, Wisconsin, 
and located on a farm three miles west of the town. He bought the farm 
in partnership with his brother-in-law, Lyman Withered, and erected a double 
log house, where they all lived for two years. He then removed to the town 
and began the practice of his profession. Being possessed of strong magnetic 
power he often healed by the laying on of hands and with magnetized paper 
or water. 

His son, LEVI, was accidentally struck by a brick, thrown in fun by his 
best friend — who was then under the influence of liquor — while celebrating 
the Fourth of July. He died two days afterwards, as a result of the blow. 

MARTHA STEBBINS is a professional nurse. She uses a great many 
of her father's remedies and is very successful with her patients. 



1361. 

i 652 '-"-'4 68 

EDWARD STEBBINS 7 < Levi Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbinss John Stebbins 4 

/ Amia Pierce Elizabeth Bnrt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 I'm. mis stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Dorchester Qannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Mar. 31, 1813, at Chester- 
field, Hampshire Co., Mass.; died Oct. 19. 185S, at Chesterfield, Mass.; mar- 
ried Oct. 10, 1837 (or Oct, 23, 1838), at Northampton. Mass., to MARIA 
SHAW, born May 19, 1817. at Northampton. Mass. ; died Jan. 12, 1840, at 
Northampton, Mass., who was a daughter of Asa Shaw and Mehitable Bes- 
wick. He married second, Jan. 25, 1842, at Chesterfield, Mass., ARMINDA 
BIRD, born Dec. 3. 1819. at Williamsburg. Mass. ; living in 1899; daughter 
of Eli Bird and Dimmis Dwight. Occupation, farmer and carpenter. Resided 
at Chesterfield, Mass. ; removed in 1852 to East Troy, Wis. 



2733. 


II. 


2734. 


III. 


2735. 


IV. 


2736. 


V. 


2737. 


VI. 



428 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

2732. I. Emily Maria; born Aug. 29, 1S39; married Chauncey Guil- 

ford.+ 
Emerson Herbert; born Feb. 29, 1844; died July 10, 1846. 
Albert Francis ; born Mar. 14, 1846 ; died Nov. 8, 1863. 
Emory Dwight; born Feb. 18, 1849; married Ella Florine Mer- 

ritt ; Clarissa Isabella Haines. + 
Foster Osborne; born Apr. 6, 1851; died June 12, 1853. 
Israel Pierce; born Apr. 24, 1853; married Ida May Alex- 
ander^ 
2738. VII. Orville Dewey; born Apr. 17, 1855; married Clara Philena 
Hall.-f 

In 1852 EDWARD STEBBINS moved with his family to East Troy, 
Walworth Co.. Wisconsin. After remaining in Troy a short time he moved 
to Sauk County and took up some land, on which he lived in a log house. 
Shortly afterwards he gave up the land and removed to Reedsburg, building 
a shanty, which served as a shelter until he built a substantial frame house. 
The family, being continually troubled with ague, were compelled to seek 
another climate, and, in 1856, returned to their eastern home in Massachu- 
setts. 

1362. 

I 652 294 

ANDREW JACKSON STEBBINS ' - Levi Stebbins c Edward Stebbins r, 

( Amia fierce Elizabeth Burt 



68 9 2 11 

" NSl V 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — i 



John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINf 



son of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born May 23, 1815, at Chester- 
field, Hampshire Co., Mass.; married May 9, 1850, at Wellington, Hampshire 
Co., Mass., to MERCIE KNAP; born about June 1, 1816, at Worthington, 
Hampshire Co., Mass.; died July 9, 1853, at East Troy, Walworth Co., Wis. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, free silver. Religion, Adventist. Resided at 
Worthington, Hampshire Co., Mass. ; Woodside, Minn. 

CHILDREN : 

2739. I. Eddie Lee ; bom June 22, 1851 ; unmarried. 

ANDREW J. STEBBINS was educated in the district schools. At the 
age of twenty-one he went to work on a farm. In 1852 he moved to East 
Troy, Wisconsin, and bought a farm, on which he lived about two years; 
then, after the death of his wife, he went back to Massachusetts. He 
returned to East Troy, sold his farm, settled up his business, and, about 1858, 
he moved to Richland. Wisconsin. 

In 1864 he started for Denver, Colorado, with an ox team, his purpose 
being to dig for gold. After staying at Denver for a few days, he went to 
South Park — about seventy miles from Denver— where he prospected for 
about three months. 

Becoming discouraged he went back to Denver; thence to Arizona. Stop- 



X 



\ 



M B 





MRS. SABRINA BALL STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 1360. 



in; 



X... 1360. 
LEVI STEBBINS. 




HOMESTEAD nF Xo. 1360, DR. LEV] STEBBINS, EAST TROY, WISCONSIN. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 429 

ping at Maxvill's Ranch he took a contract to dig a large ditch for a flouring 
mill and remained there a few weeks. From there he went to Santa Pe and 
Albuquerque; thence to Fort Wingate, where lie camped on an extinct vol- 
cano, remaining there for a week or two. Here he "seemed to hear a voice" 
saying "Go back!" He took the advice, sold his team to a Mexican for 
one hundred and twenty-five dollars (which was a big price at that time), 
and turned his face toward the East. 

Reaching Fort Leavenworth, he worked four months near the fort. He 
took up a forty acre homestead thirty miles north of this point, on which 
he lived for five years. He then traded this property off for a span of 
horses and started for Wisconsin. His son was with him all this time, but 
became insane over the loss of his money. 

A tier spending about three months in Wisconsin lie started for Northern 
Minnesota, arriving in Wrightstown in the fall of 1875, where he took up 
a homestead. After making some improvements he sold his right and built 
a cabin — where he still lives. 

He had saved a small sum of money for his old age, but robbers broke 
into his cabin while he was away and stole it. leaving him penniless. 

1363. 

i 652 294 68 

AMIA STEBBINS 7 Levi Stebblns e Hdward Stebblns 8 John Stebblns 4 

' Amla Pierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebblns a Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born June 16, 1817, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire Co., .Mass.; living in 1899; married Dec. 12, 1837, 
at Chesterfield, Mass.. to LYMAN WITHERELL; born April 2, 1815, at 
Chesterfield, Bampshire Co., Mass.; died Nov. 9, 1896, at Beaver Dam, Wis., 
who was a son of Joseph "Withered and Mary Torry. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. 

CHILDREN: 

2740. I. Maria Jane Witherell; born Oct. 28, 1840; died June 18, 1867. 

1365. 

\ 652 204 68 

ALVAH STEBBINS 7 Levi Stebbins « Edward Stebblns B John Stebbins 4 

I Amla Pierce Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Dorchester llannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Levi Stebbins and Amia Pierce, was born Mar. 4, 1823, probably at 
Chesterfield. Mass.; died July 12. 1881; married May — , 1849, to ELECTA 
THAYER, of Chesterfield; born Nov. 30, 1830; died July 2, 1850; who was 
a daughter of Ansel Thayer and Almira Carving. He was married, second, 
Nov. 25, 1855, to MARY ANN WELLS; born Feb. 11, 1834, at Williams- 
burg, Mass.; daughter of John Wells and Eliza Graves. Occupation, hard- 
ware dealer. Politics, independent. Religion, Spiritualist. Resided at Ches- 
terfield and Williamsburg, Mass. (since 18501. 



430 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN: 

2741. I. Amy Eliza; born Oct., 1862; married James Henry Cutter.+ 

2742. II. Frederick Albert; born Feb. 16, 1865; married Grace Lucretia 

Reece.+ 

2743. III. Carrie Jane; bom July 14, 1S69; married Elbridge W. Good- 

hue.+ 

2744. IV. Arthur Lyman : born Aug. 30, 1873. 

1366. 

• *.■—■.,■„■* nnInnn » Tr . - I 653 294 68 

LEMUEL STEBBINS • Ithamer Stebbins e Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Deborah Stebbins 5 Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Aug. 23, 1796, at 

Springfield, Mass.; married Dec. — , 1815, to MATILDA . 

He was married, second, to LYDIA SPEAKMAN (or SPEEDWELL) ; died 
April 7, 1824, at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2745. I. Matilda ( ?) ; born Jan. 8, 1822. 

2746. II. Lemuel (?); born Jan. 28. 1S24. 

1370. 

i 053 294 68 

ASENATH STEBBINS 7 < Ithamer Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Deborah Stebbins Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Oct. 11, 1803, 
at Springfield, Mass. ; married MOSES HARDIN CLARK, born Apr. 24, 1793, 
who was a son of Hardin Clark and . 

CHILDREN: 

Moses Roland Clark ; born Feb. 15, 1836 ; married Ellen Warner. 
Loren Stebbins Clark ; born Apr. 8, 1837. 
Charles Edwin Clark; born Aug. 3, 1838; married Ellen Keith. 
Julia Hannan Clark: born Apr. 5, 1842; married George Henry. 
Eliza Samantha Clark; born May 17. 1S44; died Apr. 4, 1845. 
Alvin Smith Clark; born July 18, 1846. 

1371. 

EDMUND STEBBINS 7 - Ithamer Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Deborah Stebbins Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah- ) 

son of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Feb. 23, 1806, at 



2747. 


I. 


2748. 


II. 


2749. 


III. 


2750. 


IV. 


2751. 


V. 


2752. 


VI. 



0. -N 














EDWARD STEBBINS. 
No. 1361. 



MRS. A.RMINDA (BIRD) STEBBINS. 

Wife of No. 1361. 



_1 





MRS WIIA STEBBINS WITHERELL. 

No. 1363. 
431 



I.V.MAN WITHERELL. 
Husband of No. 1363. 



SEVENTH G i:\ERATION. 



431 



Springfield, Mass.; married to MARY BINDS tor MARTHA HINES), at 
Barre, Mass. Residence, Barre, Mass.. removed from Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2753. I. .Mary E.; married John A. Sehlesinger. 

2754. H. Edmund. 

2755. III. Samuel. 



1372. 



653 



LOWELL STEBBINS 7 Ithamer 

/ I leborab Stebbins 



294 

Edward Stebbins : 
Elizabeth Burt 



68 

.lulin Stebbins 4 
Sarab Warrincr 



Joseph Stebbins 3 
Sarah Dorchester 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



LAND STEBBINS 
Sarah 



"I 



son of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Feb. 24, 1S08, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died .May 12, 1856, at Springfield, Mass.; married MARY 
SPRAGUE, who died May 3, 1874. aged 67, at Springfield, Mass. Resided 
at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 



2756. I. Eliza H. ; born 



-. 1832: .lied Ault. 19. 1*45. 



1374. 



ALBERT BURT STEBBINS ' [ ithamer Stebbins e Edward slebbins i 

'i ii ins Elizabeth Hun 



68 

John Stebbins 4 
Sarab Warrinpr 



Joseph Stebbins ■■ 
Sarah Dorcl 



Thomas Stebbins I 
Hannah Wright 



ROWLAND STEBBIN 

Sarah 



NSl I 



son of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Sept. 1, 1812, at 
Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; died July — . 1881, at West Haven, New 
Haven Co., Conn.; married Aug. 31, 1836, at Danbury, Fairfield Co., Conn.. 
to MARY JEANETTE BEEBE, born April 22, 1813, at Danbury, Conn.; died 
Dec. 8, 1870 (or '71), at Danbury, Conn., who was a daughter of James 
Beebe and Polly Ward. Occupation, ha1 manufacturer. Politics, whig. 
Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at Springfield, Mass.; Danbury, Conn.; New 
Haven, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

Mary Roche; born Sept. 24, 1837; died in girlhood. 

Sarah Louise; born Sept. 24. 1839; married Charles Tyrel. 

Lemuel Dibble; born Ana. 26, 1S41; married Georgia Anna 
Green, -f- 

Charles Henry ; born Aug. 26. 1843 ; died in boyhood. 

Hannah Augusta; born Feb. 25, 1847; married Edward Hitch- 
cock. 
VI. Mary Elizabeth; born Sept. 1, 1854; married Henry Ashley. 

Harriet Sophia; born June 30. 1856; died young. 



2757. 


I. 


2758. 


II. 


275!). 


III. 


2760. 


IV. 


2761. 


V. 


2762. 


VI. 


2763. 


VII. 



432 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1377. 

SARAH BLISS STEBBINS 7 < Ithamer Stebbins 8 Edward Stebblna 1 John Stebbins 4 

< Deborah Stebbins Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 KoWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Ithamer Stebbins and Deborah Stebbins, was born Aug. 21, 1819, 
at Springfield, Mass. ; married Apr. 24, 1839, at Springfield, Mass., to SAM- 
UEL KNIGHT FOSTER; born Apr. 25, 1816, at Rutland, Worcester Co., 
Mass. ; died Dec. 17, 1896, at Springfield, Mass. ; who was a son of Luke 
Baldwin Foster and Eunice Knight. Occupation, armorer manufacturer. 
Politics, republican. Religion, protestant. Resided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2764. I. Sophia Fidelea Foster ; born Apr. 10, 1841 ; married Charles 

Henry Churchill. + 

2765. II. William Wilberforce Foster; born Sept. 18, 1845; married Julia 

Maria Arms.-f- 

2766. III. Harriet Bartlett Foster; born Feb. 27, 1852; married Theodore 

Lyman Avery; died May, 1881. + 

1378. 

RALPH SMITH STEBBINS 7 - Luther Stebbins a Edward sTebbins 5 John Stebbins i 

I Mahala Judd Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Luther Stebbins and Mahala Judd, was born April 5, 1799, at Spring- 
field, Mass.; died Dec. 5, 1872, at Caldwell, Warren Co, N. Y.; married to 
SILVIA HAMMOND ; born 1800 ; died Dec. 6, 1866, at Caldwell, Warren Co, 
N. Y, who was a daughter of Benjamin Hammond and Deborah Force. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided, Cald- 
well and Lake George, N. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

Harriet S. ; born May 31, 1825; dead. 

Katharine; born Jan. 17, 1828. 

Deborah ; born Dec. 20, 1833 ; dead. 

Luther; born Dec. 20, 1S33; dead. 

Lucius L. ; born Dec. 20, 1833 ; married Lydia Maria Mead.+ 

Mahala ; born July 15. 1859 ; died July 15, 1897. 

1383. 

( 654 094 gg 

MARY ANN STEBBINS 7 < Luther Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Mahala Judd Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
loseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i } 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Luther Stebbins and Mahala Judd, was born Apr. 18, 1811, at 
Caldwell, Warren Co, N. Y. ; died Sept. 26, 1893, at Glen Falls, Warren Co, 



2767. 


I. 


2768. 


II. 


2769. 


III. 


2770. 


IV. 


2771. 


V. 


2772. 


VI. 




v. i:;i;:, 
Al.VAll STEBB1XS. 



o 



l> 




Wife of \<>. l.:r,.-,. 
MKS MARY AXX (WELLS) STEBBIXi 



1 






*#-** 



V 



No -21411 
MARIA .IAXE WITIIEItAl 



9j ^ 






ICf. 





ALBEH I Bl l: s I ElilSIXS 



I.::: 



Wif ' No. 1363. 

MKS. MAKY AXX (WELLS) STEBBINS. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 433 

N. Y. ; married to ELD AD WHITE GOODMAN, born February 9, 1797, at 
South Hadley, Mass.; died August 9, 1878, at Philadelphia, Pa. Profession, 
minister. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

2773. I. Elizabeth Stebbins Goodman; born Sept. 7, 1839; married Daniel 

Gale.+ 

2774. II. Mary Odell Goodman: born Apr. 3, 1850; unmarried. 

1384. 

JAMES STEBBINS ~ ] I. iitluT .- Edward Stebbins o John Stebbins * 

(Mahala Judd Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarab. Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Luther Stebbins and Mahala Judd, was born July 18, 1813, at Cald- 
well. Warren Co., N. Y.; died Jan. 12, 1892, at Newark, Essex Co., New 
Jersey; married Sept. — . 1848, at Princeton, .Mercer Co., N. J., to RUTH 
SEXTON OLDEN; born June 18, 1813, at Princeton, N. J.; died July 28, 
1861, at Princeton, N. .(.. who was a daughter of Hart Olden and Temperance 
Smith. Profession, minister. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. 
Resided at Plattsburg, Princeton and Newark, N. J. 

CHILDREN : 

2775. I. Jane Olden; born June 23, 1849; died July 27, 1878. 

2776. II. George Gardner; born June 1, 1851; died Mar., 1863. 

2777. III. Cordelia; born Dec. 10, 1852; married Walter Reeve Bruyere.+ 

2778. IV. Mary Elizabeth; born Oct. 21, 1854; died March, 1863. 

277!). V. Louise Tulane; born May 27. 1857; married Davis C. Alton; 
died July 21, 1887. 

2780. VI. James; born Aug. 9, 1860. died March, 1863. 

1386. 

i 65 1 294 68 

HENRY STEBBINS "] I. uiii.r St.l. bins « Edward Stebbins B John Stebbins 4 

I Mahala Judd Elizabeth Bnrt Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 , 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Luther Stebbins and Mahala Judd. was born Mar. 26, 1818, at ■ , 

N. Y. ; died Jan. 7, 1861, at Caldwell, Warren Co., N. Y. ; married in 1841, 
at Caldwell, N. Y., to ELIZA STANTON; born in 1825, at Caldwell, N. Y.; 
died in 1852, at Caldwell, N. Y., who was a daughter of Obed Stanton and 
Lavina Hogan. He was married second to MARY ANN FERGUSON. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN: 

2781. I. Julius; died unmarried. 

2782. II. Josephine; born June 18, 1844; unmarried. 

28 



434 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2783. III. Henrietta; married William Foote. 

2784. IV. Mary Elizabeth; married James B. Williams. 

2785. V. Charles Henry; died unmarried. 

By second wife: 

2786. VI. Frederic Judd. 

2787. VII. Edward Henry. 

1399. 

RUTH WARNER STEBBINS 7 ■! John Stebbins 8 Asaph Ste'bbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of John Stebbins and Susanna Warner, was born Aug. 14, 1792, at 
Granby, Mass.; died Dec. 12, 1859; married Nov. 7, 1816, to HORACE COOK; 
died Dec. 25, 1856 ; aged 64 years. 

CHILDREN : 

2788. I. Homer Cook; married Caroline Vail and had three sons. 



1401. 
AARON WARNER STEBBINS ' j 



658 295 

John Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 5 

Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah S 

son of Dea. John Stebbins and Susanna Warner, was born Aug. 11, 1797, at 
Granby, Mass.; died Feb. (or Jan.) 16, 1888, at Cattaraugus, N. Y.; married 
Mar. 3, 1825, at Ludlow, Hampden Co., Mass., to LUCY DOOLITTLE 
CHAPIN, born July 19, 1805, at Ludlow, Mass. ; died Mar. 8, 1887, at Mans- 
field, N. Y., who was a daughter of Bezaleel Chapin and Thankful Chapin. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Congregationalist. Re- 
sided at Weathersfield, Vt. ; Mansfield, N. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

Anson Linsly; born Dec. 8, 1825; married Mary Harris.+ 
Edwin Adonis ; born Aug. 4, 1828 ; married Rachel Jemima 

Fleming, -f- 
Mary Clark; born Mar. 28, 1833; married Alson Hollister.+ 
Theodore Chapin; born Oct. 28, 1835 (or 1839); married Mary 

Amelia Beach. + 
Harlan Charles; born Sept. 3, 1838; married Mary Tarbox.-)- 
Lydia Ann ; born Feb. 28, 1845 ; married Charles Lattin.-|- 



2789. 


I. 


2790. 


II. 


2791. 


III. 


2792. 


IV. 


2793. 


V. 


2794. 


VI. 



2795. 


I. 


2796. 


II. 


2797. 


III. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 435 

1402. 

John Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * 

Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwel] Sarab Warriner 

2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

sod of John Stebbins and Susanna "Warner, was born Feb. 10, 1799, at 
Granby, Mass.; died Feb. 1, 1847. mar Louisville. Winston Co., Miss.; mar- 
ried Feb. IS, 1827 (or 1829 . at Clinton. Green Co., Alabama, to MARTHA 
HUDDLESTON GILL; born Sept. 13, 1804, at Columbia, Chester Co., South 
Carolina; died Feb. 7, 1887, at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tenn., who was a 
daughter of Col. Jame Gill and Mary Ann Fox. Occupation, merchant. 
Politics, whig. Religion, Cumberland Presbyterian. Resided at Louisville, 
Miss. 

CHILDREN: 

Susan Philena ; born May 6, 1831; married John A. Hemphill. 
Lucius Lamar; born Feb. 16, 1833; died 1851. 
Juliet Caroline; born Dec. 1, 1834; married James Gaston Kirk- 
patrick.-)- 

2798. IV. Melissa Ruth: born Mar. 30, 1838; married Thomas L. Dis- 

mukes.+ 

2799. V. James Anson; horn Oct. 9, 1841; married Josie M. Moore. -f- 

2800. VI. Martha Gill; born Nov. 16, 1846; died Apr. 27, 1847. 

1403. 

, .««».»«»..»•«« I 658 295 68 

CYRUS STEBBINS ' ^JohnSti Asaph Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

/ Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 / 

Joseph stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarab t 

son of John Stebbins and Susanna Warner, was born Oct. 4, 1800, at Granby. 
Mass.; died Sept. 28, 1859, at Granby. Mass.; married Dec. 7, 1824, to MARY 
ANN HARRIS; born Mar. 12, 1805. at Brattleboro, Vt.; died July 21, 1874, 
at Alden, N. Y., who was a daughter of David Harris and Anna Palmer. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Congregationalist. Re- 
sided at Granby, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2801 I. Susanna Maria; horn Sept. 15, 1825; married Giles (or Eli) 

Smith. 

• lane Eliza; born Sept. 18, 1826; unmarried. 

Milan Cyrus; born May 16, 1S2S; married Sophia Pitt.+ 

Sarah Philena; born Mar. 19, 1830; married John Knaus. 

Harriet Cornelia; born Nov. 26, 1831; died Sept. 9, 1854. 

Clinton Wirt; born Apr., 1834; married Mary Jane Warren. + 

Charles Anson ; born Oct. 31, 1S36 ; married Harriet Town. 

George Stanford; born Oct. 26, 1838 (or 1839) ; married Mary 
Frances Dana.+ 
2809. IX. Mary Ann: born Aug. 1, 1841; unmarried; died Aug. 17, 1884. 



2802. 


II. 


2803. 


m. 


2804. 


IV. 


2805. 


v. 


2806. 


VI. 


2807. 


VII. 


2808. 


VIII. 



436 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2810. X. Helen Louisa; born Mar. 14, 1844; married Sidney Moody. 

2811. XL Alice Melissa; born Aug. 6 (or 7). 1847; died Jan. 8, 1857. 



1405. 

I 658 °95 68 

PHILENA STEBBINS 7 ] John Stebbins 8 Asaph Stebbins 6 John Stebbins i 

( Jerusha Clark Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 {■ 
Small Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of John Stebbins and Jerusha Clark, was born Apr. — , 1809, at 
Granby, Hampshire Co., Mass.; died June 7, 1871, at Granby, Mass.; married 
Sept. 9, 1835, at Granby, Mass., to ANDREW WHITE, born Aug. 2, 1802, 
at Granby, Mass.; died Oct. 15, 1882, at Chicopee, Hampden Co., Mass. 
Occupation, farmer. Resided at Granby, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2812. I. Luther White, born Sept. 21, 1841; married Mary J. Hadley.+ 

1407. 

LUCIUS STEBBINS 7 \ John Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Jerusha Clark Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ]■ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of John Stebbins and Jerusha Clark, was born June 5, 1S10. at Granby, 
Hampshire Co.. Mass. ; married Feb. 22, 1859, at Amherst, Mass., to MARTHA 
DICKINSON, born Dec. 25, 1830, at Amherst, Hampshire Co., Mass., who 
was a daughter of Elijah Dickinson and Sarah Belding. Profession, book 
publisher. Polities, republican. Religion, Congregationalist. 

CHILDREN, all born at Hartford, Conn.: 

2813. I. Frederick Howard, born Dec. 12, I860; died May 20, 1863. 

2814. II. Josephine Maria, born Apr. 10, 1864; died May 6, 1895. 

2815. III. Lucius Dickinson, born Jan. 19. 1868; unmarried (1900). 

LUCIUS STEBBINS removed to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1832, and 

entered the employ of Mr. D. F. Robinson, where he learned the trade of map 

coloring. He afterwards invented a machine which was used in coloring the 

maps for Smith's and Olney's geographies. 

bun™ ^ s ^he schoolJoook business moved to New York, he began publishing 

Hart- 01 historical and descriptive works, illustrated with colored wood engravings 

i p. d 264' anc ^ s0 ^ ky traveling agents. Of these several were written by H. H. 

Brownell. They included histories of the Old World, the New World, the 

Indians, etc. MR. STEBBINS adopted the firm name of "The American 

Publishing Company." He continued in this work during the remainder of 

his active business life. 







y** vA 





EUW'AIU) STEBBINS. 



N.i 2830 
ANNIE LOUISE STEBBINS 



M KS. LODISA V. GOULD STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 1 117. 





Uli i:i>\\ "AKIi STEBBINS. 
Uadley, Mass. 



No. 1407. 
LUCIUS STEBBINS. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 437 

1408. 

i 658 295 

FRANCIS STRONG STEBBINS ' ) John Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins o 

( Jerusha Clark Lucy Bardwell 

68 2 1 / 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah DorcheBter Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Jerusha Clark, was born Aug. 22, 1812, at Granby, 
Hampshire Co.. Mass.; died June 6, 1882, at Granby, Mass.; married March 
2, 1843, at Granby. Mass. to ACELIA DICKINSON, born Jan. 7, 1820. at 
Granby, Mass.: died March 3, 1898, a1 Granby, Mass., who was ;i daughter 
of Abner M. Dickinson and Ruth Warner. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
republican. Religion, Congregationalism Resided at Granby. Mass. They 
had no children. 

1409. 

SIMEON CLARK STEBBINS 7 -| Jcilni Stel.Uns f. Asaph Stebbins s John Stebbins * 

I Jerusha Clark Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Mary I 

son of John Stebbins and Jerusha Clark, was born Mar. 20, 1815, at Granby, 
Mass.; died Jan. 22, 1881; married June 11, 1840, at Ludlow, Mass., to 
SARAH ADALINE SMITH, born Jan. 21. 1822; died July — , 1889 (?), who 
was a daughter of — Smith and Moody. 



1410. 

, 661 295 68 

AUSTIN STEBBINS 7 ] Heman Stebbins o Asaph Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 

Joseph Stebbins Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Heman Stebbins and Sarah Dickinson, was born July 19, 1790 (or 
1796), at Granby, Mass; died Sept. 20, 1889, at Granby, Mass.; married Aug. 
14, 1816, at Granby, Mass., to LYDIA RICE; born May 22, 1795 (or 1796), at 
Granby, Mass. ; died Feb. 27, 1864, at Hadley, Mass., who was a daughter of 
Joel Rice and Sarah Barton. Occupation, carpenter. Religion, protestant. 
Resided at Granby, Hadley and Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2816. I. Dennison, born Mar. 7, 1818; married Olive S. Perkins; Marcia 

Perry, -f- 

2817. II. Joel Riee, born Oct. 16, 1820; married Julia Searl ; Jane E. 

Burr.-f- 

2818. III. Emery, born Oct. 29, 1823; married Minerva Gould. + 

2819. IV. Sarah Lucilla, born Aug. 13, 1826; married Edward Warren 

Goldthwaite.+ 

2820. V. Mary Angeline, born Mar. 29, 1829 ; married Levi Church. -j- 

2821. VI. Ellen, born Sept. 10, 1830; married Parsons Cook. 

2822. VII. Heman Everett, born Aug. 8, 1835 ; died Feb. 16, 1836. 



2824. 


II. 


2825. 


III. 


2826. 


IV. 


2827. 


V. 



438 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1412. 

i 601 295 68 

POLLY (MARY) STEBBINS 7 ] Heman Stebbins (s Asapb. Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwcll Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 J 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Heman Stebbins and Sarah Dickinson, was born Dec. 14, 1800; 
died Sept. 3, 1852; married, Sept. 10, 1826, to WRIGHT BRIDGMAN; born 
July 23, 1805; died May 31, 1874. 

CHILDREN : 

2823. I. Marion Eliza Bridgman, born Jan. 14, 1828 ; married "William P. 
Smith. She died Jan. 17, 1874. 
Edwin Ruthven Bridgman, born Feb. 9, 1830. 
Lyman Bridgman, born May 27, 1832 ; died Apr. 29, 1874. 
Malcolm Bridgman, born Dec. 18, 1834; died Nov. 6, 1893. 
Edward Stebbins Bridgman, born Oct. 6, 1836 ; died young. 

1413. 

i 661 295 68 

EMMA STEBBINS " - Ileman Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Heman Stebbins and Sarah Dickinson, was born January 3, 
1803: died Dec. 11, 1860, at Granby, Mass.; married ORSEMUS RICHARD- 
SON; born , 1800; died Oct. 15, 1874, at Hadley, Mass. Occupa- 
tion, stage driver. He drove a stage coach between Granby and South 
Hadley, Mass., for many years. No children. 



1415. 

DIANTHA STEBBINS 7 ^ neman Stebbins « Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 J 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Heman Stebbins and Sarah Dickinson, was born November 7, 
1807; died August 29, 1868; married October 22, 1845, to ELIEL TOBEY 
THATCHER, born Feb. 12, 1812; died Dec. 1, 1894, at Lee, Mass., who was 
a son of Deacon Timothy Thatcher and Dorothy Phelps. Occupation, black- 
smith. Resided at Martha's Vineyard, Mass. 

1417. 

( 661 295 68 

EDWARD STEBBINS 7 • Heman Stebbins c> Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * 

t Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell Small Warriner 

9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Heman Stebbins and Sarah Dickinson, was born July 31, 1813, at 
Granby, Hampshire Co., Mass.; died Aug. 30, 1888, at Hadley, Hampshire Co., 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 439 

Mass. ; married in 1841, at Hadley, Mass., to NAOMI STALL, born in 1822 j 
died July 28, 1856. He was married second Nov. 2, 1859, at Ware, Hamp- 
den Co., Mass., to LODISA PEARL GOULD, born July 31, 1825, at Hadley, 
Hampshire Co., Mass.: died Feb. 20, 1875, at Hadley, Mass., daughter of 
Downing Gould and Jerusha Sherman. Occupation, merchant, postmaster 
and farmer. Politics, democrat. Religion, Congregationalism Resided at 
Granby, Mass., and Hadley, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2828. I. Heman Oscar, born Oct. 25, 1842; married Maria Atherton 

Taylor. + 

2829. II. Sarah, born Sept. 10, 1844; married Charles Snow.+ 

2830. III. Mary Ella, born Feb. 10, 1847; married Albert Warner. + 

2831. IV. Emma, born May 10, 1850; married Walter Brown. + 

2832. V. Hattie Lillian, born Aug. 20, 1852; married Thomas Hutchin- 

son. 4- 

2833. VI. William, born April 1854; died July 25, 1856. 

2834. VII. Lillie Pearl, born .Inly 2. 1861; married Melvin A. Berry. + 

2835. VIII. Florence May, born Jan. 23, 1863 ; married George H. Drury.+ 

2836. IX. Annie Louise, born Sept. 17, 1864; married Frederick S. 

Snyder, -4- 

EDWARD STEBBINS was postmaster at Hadley, Mass., for a number 
of years, and was also proprietor of a drug store and a general store. When 
a young man he learned the carpenter trade and worked at it at different 
periods during his life. 

At different times he taught a singing school. He also led the choir in 
the Congregational church of Hadley. All of his musical knowledge was 
obtained through his own efforts, as he never had the advantage of any 
lessons. 

He built his home in Hadley on the site of the Hopkins Academy building. 
When the land was wanted for the Academy building he removed it to its 
present site. It was sold after his death. 

MR. STEBBINS was a man of a quiet, retiring disposition, and greatly 
respected. He was a faithful member of the Congregational church. 



1418. 

( 665 205 68 

CAROLINE STEBBINS 7 ■ Kylvanus Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Lucinda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 II 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l v 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ^^^— ^^^— 1 

daughter of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born Feb. 18, 
1802, at Granby, Mass. ; died July 21, 1833 ; married, July 13, 1826, to VINE 
PLUMB, of Otto, N. T.; born Jan. 4, 179S; died June 26, 1881, who was a 
son of Joseph Plumb and Mary Shepard. No issue. 



440 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1419. 

SOPHRONA STEBBINS 7 \ Sylvanus Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Lucinda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born Sept. 11, 
1803, at Granby, Mass.; married to JOHN RICE. 

CHILDREN : 

Porter Rice. 
Laura Ann Rice. 

Percy Rice, born June , 1834. 

Benjamin Rice. 
Mary Lucinda Rice. 



2837. 


I. 


2838. 


II. 


2839. 


III. 


2840. 


IV. 


2841. 


V. 



1420. 
LUCINDA STEBBINS 7 ] s 3 

I Ll 



r,i',:, 295 68 

ylvanus Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

uclnda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warrlner 



9 2 11 

Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born July 21, 1805 ; 
married ALPHEUS WINCHESTER. 



CHILDREN : 



2842. L Harriet Winchester. 

2843. II. Leroy Winchester. 

2844. III. Caroline Winchester. 



1421. 



( 665 °95 

BENJAMIN KELLOGG STEBBINS 7 - Sylvanus Stebbins e As.iph Stel.bins 5 

/ Lucinda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell 
68 9 2 1) 
John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born Mar. 3, 1807; mar- 
ried LAURA HOWE. 

CHILDREN : 

2845. I. Gordon. 

2846. II. Emerette. 

2847. III. Caroline. 

1422. 

( 665 °9 ( > 

JOSEPH BARDWELL STEBBINS 7 ) Sylvanus Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 

( Lucinda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell 
68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i } 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born May 27, 1809: 
died May 14, 1837; married to CAROLINE BACON. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 441 

CHILDREN : 

2848. I. Sarah, married John Edgoose. 

2849. IT. .Martha, married Dec . 1856, to Philip Palmer. 

1424. 

DORCAS LYMAN STJSBBINS T ] Sylvanus Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 

I I. iii inda Kellogg LucyBardwell Sarah Warriner 

2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 '.- 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah j 

daughter of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was born July 15, 
1813; died June 2, 1841; married to ALANSON BACON 

CHILDREN: 



2850. 


1. 


Sally Baeon. 


2851. 


II. 


Lucinda Bacon. 


2852. 


III. 


Philo Stebbins B 


2853. 


IV 


Mary Bacon. 



1426. 

EDISON LYMAN STEBBINS ' \ Sylvanus Stebbins « Asaph Stebbins B John Stebbins 4 

nila Kellogg LucyBardwell Sarah Warrlner 

9 2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah I Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was horn Dec. 24, 1818; 
married, June 30, 1857, to CLARISSA BABCOCK, born Jan. 12, 1831. 



1427. 

( 665 295 

FRANCIS DWIGHT STEBBINS 7 ] Sylvan, is Stebbins.; Asaph Stebbins 8 

( Lucinda Kellogg Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester llnnnah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Sylvanus Stebbins and Lucinda Kellogg, was horn Apr. 2. 1821: mar- 
ried Oct. 13, 1845, to LORATNE BABCOCK, born Feb. 3, 1823. 

CHILDREN: 

Ellen Eliza, born Aug. 6. 1846; died June, 1870. 

Lucy Emma, born Oct. 25, 1847. 

Alice Maria, born Feb. 13, 1850. 

Clara Lucinda, horn May 2, 1854. 

Ann Augusta, born Sept. 12, 1856. 

Mary. 

Bertha. 



2854. 


I. 


2855. 


II. 


2856. 


III. 


2857. 


IV. 


2858. 


V. 


2859. 


VI. 


2860. 


VII. 



442 STEBBINS GENEALOGY 

1428. 

ERASTUS SEYMOUR STEBBINS 7 \ Hraatus Stebbins c Asaph Ste"bbins 5 

( Ruth Smith Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 i 

John Stebbins * Joseph Rtebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Nov. 7, 1806, at Granby, 
Mass.; died Apr. 15, 1884, at Cleveland, Ohio; married Dec. 8, 1831, at Mason- 
ville, N. Y., to AMELIA PERRY, born Nov. 14, 1810, at Bruynswick, N. Y.; 
died Nov. 22, 1855, at Springfield, Mass. He was married second, July 8, 
1856, at Guilford, N. Y., to MARY ANN (TERRY) DICKERMAN, widow of 
Nathaniel Dickerman: born Jan. 4, 1809, at Bruynswick, Rensselaer Co., 
N. Y. ; died July 6, 1859, at Masonville, N. Y. Occupation, carpenter and 
farmer. 

CHILDREN : 

2861. I. Son, born Oct. 30, 1832; died Nov. 2, 1832. 

2862. II. Mary S., born Dec. 5, 1833; died Dec. 15, 1833. 

2863. III. Mary Jane (adopted) ; born Oct. 22, 1833; married Elbert Ferris. 

1429. 

I 666 °95 

AUGUSTINE HOLMAN STEBBINS ' \ Erastus Stebbins a Asaph Ste~bbins 5 

/ Ruth Smith Lucy Bardwel! 

68 9 2 1 1 

John Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 

Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — ^— ^— — ' 

son of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Dec. 24, 1808, at Granby, 
Mass. ; died Mar. 17, 1875, at Cleveland, Ohio ; married Jan. 8, 1834, at North- 
field, Mass., to MARY ANN JANES, born July 30, 1809, at Northfield, Mass. ; 
died August 7, 1876, at Ypsilanti, Mich., who was a daughter of Xenophon 
Janes and Sarah Patrick. Occupation, farmer and carpenter. Politics, re- 
publican. Religion, Presbyterian. In 1834 removed to Masonville, N. Y., 
and in Dec, 1866, moved to East Cleveland, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

2864. I. George Janes, born Mar. 11, 1835; married Adaline Watkins.4- 

2865. II. Sarah Patrick, born Nov. 4, 1836; married John Newton How- 

land. + 

2866. III. Dwight Preston, born Sept. 4, 1839; married Mary Ann Ben- 

nett.+ 

2867. IV. DeWitt Clinton, born Dec. 22, 1840; married Alida Gale.+ 

2868. V. Augustine Jerome, born July 1, 1843 ; married Eliza Holden 

Skinner. 4- 

2869. VI. Clark Lucas, born Dec. 29, 1844; telegraph operator; died Feb. 

19, 1869. 

2870. VII. Herbert Howland, born Oct. 25, 1847; married Mary E. Tyler.+ 

CLARK LUCAS STEBBINS ran away and enlisted with the 61st New 
York Volunteer Infantry when sixteen years of age. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 443 

1432. 

EMILY C. STEBBINS 7 • i:i'--i"s Si.lil.insi! .Wiph SMibinss John Stebbins 4 

( Ruth Smltb Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Sept. 23, 1814, at 
Granby, Mass. ; died Dec. 8, 1848, at Wawaka, Noble Co., Ind. ; married Sept. 
13, 1844, at Masonville, N. Y., to WILSON L. WELLS ; born Apr. 9, 1809, at 
Masonville, N. Y. Occupation, retired farmer. Resided at Hartford, Lyon 
Co., Kansas. 

CHILDREN : 

2871. I. Julia Ceressa Wells, born Aug. 14, 1845 ; died July 19, 1860. 

1433. 

i C66 295 6S 

LUCY S. STEBBINS 7 -J Erastus Stebbins a Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Kuth Smith Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

2 1 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born May 7, 1S16, at 
Granby, Mass.; married Sept. 9, 1840, at Masonville, N. Y., to AMARIAH 
ELWELL STRONG, of Hatfield, Mass.; born June 11, 1818, at Huntington, 
Mass. ; died Oct. 22, 1884, at Hatfield, Mass., who was a son of Horatio Strong 
and Sarah Elwell. Occupation, farmer. Residence, No. 12 Margenal St., 
Lowell, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2872. I. Dwight Stebbins Strong, born Aug. 31, 1S42; married Lucy 
Almira Lombard. 4- 
Infant son, born Feb. 22, 1845. 

George Ederson Strong, born Oct. 20, 1847; Cora Alta Norton. 
Emily Ceressa Strong, born May 11, 1849 ; died Mar. 30, 1860. 
Erastus Seymour Strong, born Dec. 23, 1850; married Nellie 
Ardell Moore. 
2877. VI. Lucy Ami Strong, born Apr. 7, 1853; married Edmund Burke 
Crafts. 

1434. 

CLARA RUTH STEBBINS "• Erastus Stebbins o Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 5 

/ Ruth Smith Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Nov. 29, 1817, at 
Granby, Mass.; married Jan. 25, 1859, to LEWIS STRONG; born April 12, 
1817, who was a son of Harvey Strong and Lydia Burroughs. 

At twelve years of age CLARA RUTH STEBBINS STRONG moved with 
her parents to Delaware County, New York. She developed a taste for study 



2873. 


II. 


2874. 


III. 


2875. 


IV. 


2876. 


V. 



444 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

and began early in life to teach. For more than twenty years she was a 
teacher in the schools of New York State. She afterwards taught in Ottawa, 
Illinois. 

She was an earnest, faithful worker in the Sabbath School, until she be- 
eame an invalid. For eighteen years previous to her death she was unable to 
walk, hut endured her affliction with Christian fortitude. 

1435. 

EBENEZER SMITH STEBBINS 7 J Erastus Stebbins « Asaph Stebbins 6 

I Ituth Smltb Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 / 

John Stebbins 4 .lospph Stelibins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born February 29, 1820, at 
Granby, Mass. ; died February 1, 1882, at Masonville, N. Y. ; married Feb. 11, 
1846, at Afton, Chenango County, N. Y., to MARETTA LANDERS, born 
Feb. 28, 1822, at Afton, N. Y. ; died Mar. 2, 1896, at Milford, Otsego County, 
N. Y., who was a daughter of Philander Landers and Polly Farnsworth. 
Occupation, farmer, builder and lumber dealer. Resided at Milford, Otsego 
Co., N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2878. I. Celia Francina, born Aug. 2, 1849; married Cyrus J. Westcott.+ 

2879. II. Philo Ebenezer, born May 22, 1854; married Emma A. Rogers.-f 

At the age of ten years EBENEZER S. STEBBINS removed with his 
parents to Masonville, Delaware County, N. Y. After his marriage he 
moved to Guilford, N. Y. 

He was public spirited and did much toward the building up of the vil- 
lage. When the old Midland bank failed, he became embarrassed to such an 
extent that he was obliged to give up his pleasant home, and for some years 
resided with his son, P. E. Stebbins, in North Norwich, N. Y. 



1436. 

i 066 295 68 

RUTH ARABELLA STEBBINS ~ • Erastus Stebbins a Asaph SMilins 5 John Stebbins 4 

' Kuth Smith Lucy Bnnhvell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Feb. 10, 1822, at 
Granby, .Mass.; married Sept. 7, 1843, at Masonville, N. Y., to LAVIUS 
HYDE HARTLETT, born Mar. 15, 1822, at Franklin, Delaware County, N. Y. 
Occupation, lumber dealer. Residence, Whitesville, Alleghany Co., N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2880. I. Emma Bartlett, born Nov. 5, 1844 ; married Wyman L. Edson.-f 

2881. II. Wyman L. Bartlett, born Oct. 17, 1849. 

2882. III. Norman Stebbins Bartlett, born Oct. 21, 1852; married Lena 

( Vandal!. + 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 445 

1437. 

LOWELL PRESTON STEBBINS 7 \ Erastus Stebbins c Asaph Ste~bbins s 

/ Knth Smith Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 

ept 
an 



Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born May 25, 1824, at Granby, 
Mass.; died Aug. 30, 1888, at Masonville. N. Y.; married Oct. 23, 1845, at 
Masonville, N. Y., to SARAH JANE THURBER, born Mar. 19, 1827, at 
Bainbridge, N. Y. ; died Dec. 11, 1889, at Masonville, N. Y., who was a 
daughter of Jeremiah Thurber and Huldah Clark. Occupation, carpenter 
and farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Mason- 
ville, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2883. I. George Edison, born Apr. 29, 1847; married Mary Clark Lorn- 

berger.-j- 

2884. II. Charles E., born Nov. 19, 1S51; married Florence Lyman. -4- 

2885. III. Homer L.. born Oct. 4. 1859; married Carrie Bartholomew. + 

1438. 

( 006 295 68 

NORMAN S. STEBBINS 7 ] Erastus Stebbius 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Ruth Smith Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner 

9 2 1 J 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Erastus Stebbins and Ruth Smith, was born Sept. 6, 1826 ; died July 
6, 1854; married to ELLA M. SAMPSON, who was a daughter of E. H. Samp- 
son and . Occupation, hotel clerk. 

1471. 

I 671 298 82 

FREDERICK STEBBINS T - < aleb Stebbins 8 raleb Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Mehitable Chapln Elizabeth Warriner Mary Ely 

11 2 1) 
Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Caleb Stebbins and Mehitable Chapin, was born Apr. 4, 1768 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Apr. 1, 1854 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; mar- 
ried Sept. 21 (or Oct. 11), 1792, at Wilbraham, Mass., to MARY PARSONS, 
of Enfield, Conn.; died Jan. 7, 1809, at Enfield, Conn. He was married sec- 
ond, July 1, 1810, at Wilbraham, Mass., to SYLVIA EDSON, born May 20. 
1789, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died June 21, 1862 (T. R,), at Wilbraham, Mass.; 
died June 21, 1862 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; daughter of Benjamin 
Edson and Sarah Goodspeed. Occupation, farmer. Religion, Methodist. 
Politics, whig. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2886. I. Polly, born June 27, 1794 (T. R.) ; married Thomas Weaver. 

2887. II. Ralph, born Dec. 15, 1796 (T. R.) ; married Mercy Hitchcock, 

Dec, 1841; died Dec. 28, 1851 (T. R.). 



M<, TOWill . OF/I KALOGY 

IJI h . ; , : . . /•) ■; ''I i: j ;,, 22, 1 816 ; unmfti 

I / J ./ I, 1801 ; 

. i .... w .)■-/,- 7;, I-''':, rJiwJ July L2, 1^04 

:v'>j /) born ./.,,, :i I8J I f\ i: , ; marrii d i.- i Fli< i 

/ll I.. -..■., born , 57, 1812 H l; , marriwl K i Colton 

. in II. rn /, born !■< b '>, I81f;j diod . If 

1/ i ,orn Mfti .'.'. I81«j diwl 1817 

'■.') i i ... ..• born I - 1. 1.2, 1818 l"| l: , rnftrriwl Philip Ohapln 

• i ' h .-'.'■ born J-i/ I. 1820 "I l: . M/u fj 184 i H R ) 

rnfti 1 1' '1 
.-' ii ;.,-.,). 10, 1822 ") U , rnarrii d I'hllip Chapln 

111 lit m (i ii 54 "i U marriml Cyathln A 

Hilling 

1474 

LOIH r.'i'Ki'.i'.iMi'. • ,,., • 

ii •/ i , 

•i >........ Li..- - i". "i.i in ■ 1 1 i-i-.i 

■ :, l,,|,l I'.l.l III. 

'liiM«iii.i ..: ■ mil I'lniniii. < hapin ■ ,i born A"!' 10, 1772 

l'\ II ,. 7/ .ll,i ..I, I HI I. ,,,.,n..'l l«. ' '. I V) 1 ..I |,, i, .>'li. Id 'I..': I'. 

iii.i-.i.i: ni'i' ii' t.i i born aboul ivi.'i. -I...I :;.,,i 12, i ii, ..i ;.,..... -I., i.i 

VHO ..i, of l,i. ,il. iiiinl .).. I fill II. I'd.'.. I .in- 1 Lull,. . llil. Ii. ... I- 

' iiii.i/ri. 

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II ,71, Mi,. Il.l. !,.■«, i ■!•. I, ',n, /.,!.- 'I l/'i ,,,,,,,... I Li itfli Vim 
II',. ii 

"i'.i ill i,.i /.., i.ii'.i. ll.i, I,..,. I. born July !4, 1800 marrlwl [Clavlfl 

• || 
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""i I I,. n,i' bi .•• i , I. ..M. OH ' , 18(1 , ill. .i l ■ I, : |8fi ' 

"l'i I 'I I ,-,, in. I,. I I.I. I., unit inn. . .. -I I in.., I ,'. hi -in 

"i'i , ii ii., i , ,. i ll.i. I,. •,. i ,,.,.. 1 1. .1 All i'.i 

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':'ll 111 Infant, horn hVh 17. I .! hVh I 

:-n-: i\ N«m\v, lw« Ool 10, I \ lj*01 

•.••M i \ lohn, horn iVt 10, I \ ' I 1801 

2i»1 I \ l Nam \ ■ ' '! IS01 

■.':M - \ II Mary, horn IV . l - 

••»u- \ III Marjri 

291" l\ John Miss, horn Apr II. 1800; tlu VI i t! isi.: 

•.':US \ Hi man, hoi \ •■■ VI »r i.> i-- ' 

25>1J1 \l IVUa r.v,.\i t; 

\ll Nanoy, horn Jan .. IS15I marrnnl So Calvin 8 

Inns 
' Mil M.ux.ti.i. horn .'nn,' 15, isi.<. tuarriot! Kliakhn r.-ivi,. 

luon 
\i\ lohn Hhs V horn No\ !> 1817; marring So I • ftl Vlaria 

Sti hhh\s 

141 

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ll<mu!i \\ I Igttl S»l*l> ' 

.I.'uk'Iu. r of t'aloh si,'l»l<m-.. of Wilhraham, inn! Molutahlo iMtapiu, was hi 
"< !.,!■ u Wilhraham, Mass ilio.i Man '>' marriod Mai '• 

ISOti to ISAAC PNIOK horn l*Vh I * hi, t\n\u,; »No»l Sop! II, 

who was n s,m\ >>i Isaac Prior tuiil llouhili Parsons l< vo»l lo North 

(id, I. 180li 

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II \larx Prior, horn hVh \ I SOS; uiarrio.l Soul li! ISiJii Uo\ 

w illiaiti K ralhot, of Vthol, M 
ill Win tin ■ " l l •• M man io»l I ouisti Vlolnl i 

L478 

I'Al.l'.i; STKIUUNS 

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lUmtnti \\ il.-IK ' 

son of Caloh Stohhius ami MohWahlo Chapiti was horn l>oi II 1777 PI' \i 
tit Wilhraham, VI i iliod .luuc " ; ISli' t»l >' Ma»w inarrlod 



448 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

June 8, 1799, at Springfield, Mass., to PHEBE HITCHCOCK [No. 1466], 
born Dee. 22, 1777, at Springfield, Mass.; died Mar. 8, 1854, at Springfield, 
Mass., who was a daughter of Stephen Hitchcock and Ruth Stebbins. Re- 
sided at Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2926. I. Prances, born July 23, 1800; married Robert Russell. Apr.. 

1826. 

2927. II. Malinda, born Jan. 21, 1802; married July 2, 1829, Charles 

Hoyt. 

2928. III. Aurelia, born Mar. 9, 1804; married Oct., 1824, Elisha Stocking. 

2929. IV. Calvin, born Feb. 21, 1806; married [No. 2920] Nancy Steb- 

bins. + 

2930. V. Barnabas, born in 1808 ; married .+ 

2931. VI. Lucy S., born , 1810; married Oct. 1, 1833, Francis A. Birge. 



1479. 

JOSIAH STEBBINS " - < 'aleb Stebbins 6 Caleb Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Mehitable Chapin Elizabeth Warriner Mary Ely 

11 2 11 
Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Caleb Stebbins and Mehitable Chapin, was born Feb. 26, 1779, at 
Springfield, Mass. ; died Oct. 1, 1860, at Dryden, N. Y. ; married about 1800, 
to SARAH FREEMAN, born at North East, Dutchess County, N. Y. ; died 
•Jan. 13, 1852, at Ithaca, N. Y. Occupation, wagon manufacturer. Resided 
at Dryden, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2932. I. Freeman, born Feb. 24, 1803; married Antonietta Maria Dakin.-f- 

2933. II. Frances, born July 30, 1804 ; died at New York City. 

2934. III. Richard, born Oct. 21, 1807 ; died Oct. 19, 1877, at Hudson, Wis- 

consin. 

2935. IV. Marion Roxanna, born July 11, 1817 ; married Seneca Bridges 

Powers. + 

1490. 

>..-. n .~ . ~.__ „._,„„ I 676 300 82 

MARGARET F ALLEY ' -Margaret Hitchcock o Ruth Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * 

/ Richard Falley Samuel Hitchcock Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 I 

Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Richard Falley and Margaret Hitchcock, was born Nov. 15, 1766, 
at Westfield, Mass. : died Aug. 10, 1850, at Buffalo, N. Y. ; married to DEA. 
WILLIAM CLEVELAND, born Dec. 20, 1770, at Norwich, Conn., died Aug. 
18, 1837, at Black Rock, N. Y., who was a son of Aaron Cleveland and Abiah 
Hydo. Occupation, silversmith and watchmaker. Resided at Norwich. 
Conn. 



2936. 


I. 


2937. 


II. 


2938. 


III. 


2939. 


IV. 


2940. 


V. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 449 

CHILDREN : 

Francis Cleveland, born Dec. 28, 1796; married Harriet Stuart. 
William Falley Cleveland, born Sept. 10, 1798; died Feb. 13, 

1801. 
Margaret Cleveland, born Jan. 19, 1801; married Lewis F. Allen. 
Susan Cleveland, born Jan. 6, 1803; died Feb. 6, 1805. 
Rev. Richard Falley Cleveland, born June 19, 1804; married 

Anne Neale.+ 

2941. VI. Susan Sophia Cleveland, born May 7, 1809; married George D. 

Fuller. 

1499. 

688 .'{01 82 

CHARLES STEBBINS " Lewi Thomas Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 

( Mary Starkweather PhebeBurt Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 11 
Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [• 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Lewis Stebbins and Mary Starkweather, was born June 23, 1789, at 
Williamstown, Mass.; died Mar. 25, 1873, at Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y.; 
married May 1!», 1819, at Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, N. Y., to EUNICE 
MASTERS, born Feb. 9, 1794, at Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co., N. Y.; died 
May 5, 1S71, at Cazenovia. Madison County, N. Y., who was a daughter of 
Hon. Josiah Masters and Lucy Hull. Profession, lawyer. Resided at Caze- 
novia, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

2942. I. Lucy, born Jan. 5, 1821; married Rev. Mason Gallagher. 

2943. II. Mary; died unmarried. 

2944. III. Katharine; married John II. Watkinson.-f- 

2945. IV. John, born Oct. 20, lsi"> ; married Katherine Fairchild.+ 

2946. V. Charles, born .July 3, 1827: married Mary Mairs Dows.-f- 

CHARLES STEBBINS was graduated from Harvard College in 1808. Hist, of 
In 1810 he removed to Cazenovia, New York, where he read law in the office Co.. 

N Y 

of Mr. Perry G. Childs. He was admitted to the bar in 1813, and became a p. 664. 
prominent lawyer in Cazenovia. 

During the war of 1812 lie served as aide-de-eamp to General Hurcl. He 
served as state Senator from 1825 to 1829, and as Bank Commissioner from 
1830 to 1840. At different times he was honored with the offices of President 
and Clerk of the village of Cazenovia. 

1501. 

coo ^01 R*^ 

ANN STEBBINS 7 ■ t.pwis Steiibinse Thomas Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 

I Mary Starkweather PhebeBurt Mary Ely 

11 2 II 
Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Lewis Stebbins and Mary Starkweather; married to Rev. 
SAMUEL CLARKE, born July 23, 1787 ; died Sept, 16, 1874, who was a son 
of Samuel Clarke and Jerusha Phillips. Resided at Northampton, Mass. 

29 



450 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Samuel Clarke. 

Joseph Clarke, born Feb. 18, 1818; married Sarah Hoskins. 

Mary Phillips Clarke, born Dee. 21, 1819; married John W. 

Woodbury. 
John Clarke, born Dee. 18, 1821; married Lucy Edgerton Taplin. 
Caleb S. Clarke, born Feb. 13, 1824; married Sarah M. Condit. 
David Clarke. 
Sarah S. Clarke, born May 11, 1832. 

ANN STEBBINS lived with her aunt, Mrs. Pelatiah Bliss, at Springfield, 
Mass., and was a school teacher. 

1505. 

689 301 &*> 

CAROLINE STEBBINS 7 - Zel, inn stebbins o Thomas s'tebbins 5 Thomas Stebblns 4 

/ Mary Snow l'hebe Burt Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 I 

Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah \ 



2947. 


I. 


2948. 


II. 


2949. 


III. 


2950. 


IV. 


2951. 


V. 


2952. 


VI. 


2953. 


VII. 



daughter of Zebina Stebbins and Mary Snow, was born June 12, 1793, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died August 20, 1834, at Monroe, Mich.; married Nov. 26, 
1816, at Springfield, Mass., to JUDGE WOLCOTT LAWRENCE of Pitts- 
iield. Mass.. born Nov. 1, 1786; died Apr. 29, 1843. who was a son of Jeremiah 
Lawrence and Phebe Stevens. Profession, lawyer. Resided at Detroit and 
Monroe, Michigan. He married second, Mrs. Ophelia B. Hopkins. 

CHILDREN : 

2954. 1. Lucretia Williams Lawrence; born Dee. 31, 1817; married 

Sept. 14, 1837, Alpheus Fitch, Governor of Michigan and 
Member of Congress. She died July 30, 1882. 

Mary Ann Lawrence, born Oct. 12. 1819; died Sept, 7, 1820. 

William W. Lawrence, born Oct, 21, 1820. 
IV. James Lawrence, born 1821; died Aug. 19, 1834. 

Caroline S. Lawrence, Dec. 1!), 1823; married Oct. 15, 1842, 
George Barnes. 

Frances E. Lawrence, born Feb. 6, 1825 ; died Oct. 1, 1825. 

Edwin Lawrence, born May 1, 1827; married Nov. 30, 1850, 
Eliza Ann Parmlee. 

Henry Lawrence, born Oct. 31, 1828. 

Francis Lawrence, born Nov. 5, 1830. 

Julia D. Lawrence, born Mar. 27, 1833. 

1506. 

i 68! i 301 8** 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 7 Zebina Stebbins ••■ T nas Stebbins ■ ■ Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Mary Snow I'hebeBurl Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 I 

Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i } 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah — \ 

sun of Zebina Stebbins and Mary Snow, was born Mar. 18, 1795, at Spring- 



2955. 


II. 


2956. 


III. 


2957. 


IV. 


2958. 


V. 


2!t:>9. 


VI. 


2960. 


VII. 


2961. 


VIII. 


2962. 


IX. 


2963. 


X. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 451 

field, Mass.; died Sept. 15 (or 25), 1858, at Rochester, X. Y. ; married to 
SARAH BRADISH, bom at Palmyra, X. Y. He was married second to 
ELVIRA A. CAMPBELL, of New York. Occupation, carpenter. Resided 
at Springfield, .Mass., and Rochester, X. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

2964 1. Lawrence. 

II. John Byles Marshall, born May - — 1826; married Eliza Ed- 

monds.-f- 
2966 III. Williams Henry, born July 1, 1828; married Emily Louise Ed- 

monds.+ 
2967. [V. Esther Ann: married William Anderson. 



1507. 

. (»S9 "i ' 1 

JOHN BYLES MARSHALL STEBBINS 7 ' .... Thomas stebbins s 

I Marj Si I'hebe Burl 

S2 11 2 1 1 

si, -hi, ins i Edward Stebbli Thomas Stebbins '.' Hi HVI. AND STEBBINS l - 

•■ Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Zebina Stebbins and Mary Snow, was born .July Li. 179S. at Spring- 
tieM. Mass.; died June 30 (or 20 . 1869, at Springfield, Mass.; married Jan. 
27, 1834, to No. 1515] LOIS STEBBINS, born Apr. 7. 1802, at Springfield, 
Mass.; died May 6, 1865, who was a (laughter of Calvin Stebhins and Luis 
Colton. Profession, physician. Resided al Springfield, .Mass. 

It. 1818 MR. JOHN BYLES MARSHALL STEBBINS attended the med- ep- 
ical college at New Haven, Conn., and studied with I>r. Dwight, of Hadley, '.<",','„,, 
but was obliged to give up his profession on account of his health. [!''••!•,■> 

lie then went to Monroe, Michigan, remained one year and returned to 
Springfield, where he became a clerk in the office of the Connecticut River 
Transportation Companj (John Cooley & Co. . whose boats plied between 
Springfield and Hartford. He afterwards beca a member of the firm. 

His ancle, Pelatiah Bliss, being in Eeehle health, made him an offer of the 
homestead on .Main street, the lot extending to the Connecticut River, and 
the meadow lot on the easl side of Main street, now Congress street. He also 
had the care of his aunt. Mrs. Bliss. At her death the property all reverted 
to him. 

1510. 

, 690 301 s' 

RALPH STEBBINS' " mias Stebblns < 

/ Lois Colton I'liebe Burl Widow Marj Elj 

11 2 11 

Edward Sti Thomas Stebbins 2 ftOWI.ANI) STEBBINS l • 

Sarah Graves Hannah Wright samh I 

son of Calvin Stebbins and Lois Colton. was horn Nov. 28, 1790, at Spring- 
field, Mass.; died July 7. 1826, at Troy, X. Y. ; married Oct. 19, 1813 (T. R. . 
at Smith Hadley, Mass.. to LAURA BRIDGEMAN; born July 19, 1793, a1 
Northampton, .Mass.; died May 15, 1865, at Northampton, Mass., who was a 



452 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

daughter of Thomas Bridgeman and Elizabeth Wright. Occupation, tanner. 
Resided at Springfield, South Hadley and Northampton, Mass. 
She married second, at Northampton, Armanda Wood (T. R.). 

CHILDREN: 

2968. I. Elizabeth, born Dec. 3, 1814; died Sept. 6, 1846 (T. R.) ; un- 

married. 

2969. II. Jerusha Clark, born Aug. 1, 1816; married Edwin White. + 

2970. III. Walter, born Feb. 3, 1819 ; married Susan Collins. + 

2971. IV. Thomas Bridgeman, born Apr. 17, 1822 ; married Julia A. White.+ 

1513. 

| 690 301 82 

ISABEL STEBBINS 7 < Calvin Stebbins e Thomas Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins i 

I Lois Colton Phebe Burt Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 ( 

Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Calvin Stebbins and Lois Colton, was born Apr. 4, 1797, at Spring- 
field, Mass. ; died June 1, 1885 ; married Jan. 26, 1824, at Springfield, Mass., 
to GEORGE W. CALLENDER. 

CHILDREN : 

Harris D wight Callender; married Julia Freeman. 

William Callender, born July 8, 1825; died Nov. 8, 1872. 

Charlotte Callender, born Sept. 28, 1827. 

Isabella Graham Callender, born Aug. 26, 1829 ; married H. B. 

Crane, Aug. 4, 1858. 
Mary Norwood Callender, born Sept. 8, 1831 ; died Feb. 3, 1866. 
Martha Coggshall Callender, born Oct. 1, 1836; died June 14, 

1839. 

2978. VII. Martha Coggshall Callender, born May 28, 1839; unmarried. 

1516. 

MARY ELY STEBBINS ' - Calvin Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 

/ Lois Colton Phebe Burt Widow Mary Ely 

11 2 1 ) 

Edward Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

daughter of Calvin Stebbins and Lois Colton, was born Sept. 18, 1805, at 
Springfield, Mass.; died Aug. 2, 1857; married May 31, 1831, at Springfield, 
Mass., to JOHN W. RICE ; died Feb. 20, 1841, who was a son of John Rice 
and Joanna Warriner. 

CHILDREN : 

2979. I. Mary Rice. 

2980. II. Richard Rice; married Elizabeth Fuller. 

2981. III. Lois Rice; died unmarried. 

2982. IV. Martha Rice. 



2972. 


I. 


2973. 


II. 


2974. 


III. 


2975. 


IV. 


2976. 


V. 


2977. 


VI. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 453 

1532. 

, 694 301 

CALVIN BREWER STEBBLNS 7 Walter Stebblns a Thomas Stebblns 5 

I Katharine Brewer Phebe Burt 

82 11 2 1 I 

Thomas stebblns * Edward Stebblns 8 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 

Widow Mary El; h Graves Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Walter Stebbins and Katharine Brewer, was born Jan. 31, 1807, at 
Springfield, .Mass.; died Jan. 17. 1875; married .Jan. 18. 1871, to LUCY 
BLISS; born Aug. 17. 1813, who was a daughter of Henry Bliss and Hannah 
Webster. Occupation, farmer. Reside] Springfield, Mass. 

1564. 

FRANCIS BALL STEBBLNS 7 ns« Ebenezer Stebbins 5 

fCbloe Bates Margaret Ball 

84 11 2 11 
John Stebblns * Edward Stebbli Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Deborah Lamb Sarah Graves Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Francis Stebbins and Chloe Bates, was horn Feb. 22, 1801, at Granville, 
Mass : died May 11, 1845; married Sept. I. 1837, to ELIZA ANN BOND, who 
was a daughter of Dr. Solomon Bond, of Enfield, Conn. Resided at Brim- 
field and Ware, Mass.; Enfield, Conn.: Oswego, .V. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

2983. I. Julia Frances; married Nov.. 1865, .lames A. Eddy, of Troy, N. Y. ; 
died Dec 15, 1870. 
See Unidentified G.] 

FRANCES B. STEBBINS was educated in the common schools of his f'gj. 
native town, at Hudson, X. Y.. and by Rev. Timothy Cooler, D. D., of Gran- Jj^g 
ville. He studied law with John Mills of Southwick, Mass., and with John 
Davis and Levi Lincoln at Worcester, where, Mar. in, 1824, he was admitted 
to the bar. 

He settled in Brimtiekl. where he held the office of Justice of the Peace 
in 1825, and acted as town clerk in 1831, 183:;. 1834 and 1835. He remained 
there ten years, then removed to Ware, Mass.. and formed a partnership with 
William Hyde. Ib-re he remained until Ma\-, 1840, when he removed to 
Oswego, X. V.. and gave up the practice of law. 

To secure a debt h<' was obliged to take an interest in a flouring mill, and 
he engaged in the business with Richard Talcott, and alone, until his death. 
He was a lawyer of studious habits and attentive to all the duties of his 
profession He became a skilful practicing lawyer, and attained a good 
standing as an estimable and useful man. 

1576. 

. 723 374 Sfi 

THANKFUL SCOTT 7 -J Merer Ashley Ebenezer Ashley 5 Abigail Stebbins 4 

/ Matthew Scott Thankful Parsons Jonathan Ashley 

12 2 1/ 
Benjamin Stebbins 2 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah t 



daughter of Mercy Ashley and Matthew Scott, was born May 21, 1780. at 



2985 


II. 


2986 


III. 


2987 


IV 


2988 


V 


2989 


VI 


2990 


VII. 


299] 


VIII. 


2992 


IX 



454 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Spencertown, Columbia County, N. Y. ; died May 22, 1845, at Troy, N. Y. ; 
married Oct. 3, 1800, at Troy, N. Y., to BENJAMIN MERRITT; born June 
21, 1777. at Nine Partners, Dutchess County, N. Y. ; died July 4, 1854, at 
Cleveland, Ohio, who was a son of Nehemiah Merritt and Phebe Wing. 

CHILDREN : 

2984. I. Cordelia Merritt, born Oct. 14, 1801; married George T. Trim- 

ble. 

Juliet Merritt. born Oct. 25, 1803; unmarried. 

Mary Merritt, born Oct. 13, 1805; unmarried. 

George Merritt, born Aug. 14, 1807; married Julia Douglas. + 
V. Jane Merritt. born Sept. 10, 1809; unmarried. 

Henry Merritt, born Oct. 31, 1811; married Harriet A. Hall. 

Matthew Merritt, born Sept. 2, 1814; unmarried. 

Eliza Merritt, born Nov. 4, 1819; married Lewis McKnight. 

Edward Merritt, born Nov. 4, 1822; married Mary C. Simon- 
son. 

1592. 

1 727 325 

DR. BENJAMIN STEBBINS ' < Gideon Stebbins « Benjamin Stebbins 5 

I Mary Hinsdale Rebecca Day 

88 12 2 1 

Benjamin Stebbins * Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Alary Ashley Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Gideon Stebbins and Mary Hinsdale, was born Oct. 23, 1769 (T. R.), 
at Beleliertown, Hampshire County, Mass.; died Apr. 22, 1835 (T. R.), at 
Longmeadow, Mass.; married Jan. 29 (or 8), 1794. at Longmeadow. Mass., 
to LUCY COLTON; born June 8, 1773. at Longmeadow, Mass.; died Oct. 18, 
1804. at Longmeadow, Mass., who was a daughter of Samuel Colton and Lucy 
Colton. Profession, physician. Resided at Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

2993. I. Lucy, born Jan. 17, 1795; died Jan. 17, 1795. 

2994. II. Samuel Colton, born June '-'5, 17;)(i; married Laura Merrick. + 

2995. III. Plavia Field, born Dec. 23 (or June 2). 1799; married Russell 

Underwood. -4- 

1594. 

727 .''2.". SS 

COL. ZENAS STEBBINS " -^ •'■iib'"n Sipbliins •; Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins i 

I Mary Hinsdale Rebecca Day Mary Ashley 

12 2 I 1 ' 1 

imin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l }■ 
Abigail Denton Hannah Wright I Sarah t 

son of Gideon Stebbins and Mary Hinsdale, was born May 29, 1772 (T. R.), 
at Belchertown, Mass.; died Nov. 21, 1854 (or 1859); married Dec. 18, 1805 
(T. i;.. a1 Wilbraham, Mass., to GRACE WARRINER, born Nov. 7, 1781, at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; died Mar. 20, 1821 (T. R.). at Belchertown, Mass., who 
was a daughter of Lieut. Noah Warriner and Grace Gregory. He was mar- 
ried second, Dec. 21, 1821 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Mass., to LYDIA ELY; 





No. 1436. 
MRS. RUTH A. (STKBBINS) BARTLETT. 



l.AYII S HYDE BARTLETT. 
Husband of No. 1 130. 





No. 1000, 
HENRY STEBRINS. 



M l;s ANN JONES STEBP.INS. 
Wife of No. 1000. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 455 

born Sept. 20, 1790, al Wilbraham, Mass.; died Apr. 5, 1873, at Belehertown, 
Mass., daughter of Judah Ely and Anna Warriner. He united with the 
Belehertown Congregational church in 1819; his first wife in 1806, by letter; 
his second wife in 1822, by letter. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. 
Resided al Belehertown, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

2996. I. .Mary Cordelia, born May 8. 1807 (T. R.) ; married Jonas Hol- 

la nd.+ 

2997. II. Julia Ann. bora Sept. IT. 1809 (T. R.) ; married in 1S31 to the 

Rev. David Perry; lived al lb. His, X. H. 

2998. III. Dorothy Warriner, born Nov. 24, 1812 T. R.) ; married Luther 

Bolland. 

2999. IV. Harriet, born Dec. 15, 1814 (T. R.) ; married Rev. Erasmus 

[rving Carpenter • 

3000. V. Ely Warriner [Town Records of Belehertown give name "Noah 

Ely" instead of "Ely Warriner."). born Feb. 28, 1823 (T. K ; 
married Ardelia Cowles.4- 



1596. 

MARY STEBBINS 7 ■] Gideon Stebblns G imin Stebblns 5 Benjamin Stebbins * 

l Slarj Hinsdale Re eeca Day Mary Ashley 

12 2 1 I 

Benjamin Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
I Denton Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Gideon Stebbins and Marj Hinsdale, was born Feb. 24, 1776. at 

Belehertown, .Mass.: died Aug. 22, 1819; married October, 1801, to WILSON 

WHITE, born June 30, 1770, at Easl Budson, Conn.; died Feb. 7, 1823, at 

Granville, Washington Co., \. V.. who was a son of Col. Elijah White and 

Elizabeth Arnold. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Granville, Washington 

Co., \. V. 

CHILDREN: 

3001. I. Gideon Stebbins White, born Apr. 12, 1803; married Mary E. 
Jarnagin. 
Elijah White, burn Apr. 3, 1805; married Margaret Smith. 
Josiah A. White, born June 13, 1807; married J. A. Warren. 
Mary Rebecca White, born .ran. 29, 1810; married .Ian. 2, 1828, 
Joseph Townson. of Hartford. N. Y. 

1598. 

ABIGAIL STEBBINS ~- Old 1 Stebbin Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins * 

I Mary Hinsdale Rebecca Daj Mary Ashley 

12 2 1 I 

Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 

ill Denton Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Gideon Stebbins and Mary Hinsdale, was born Feb. 25, 1781, at 
Belehertown, Mass.. married to ENOS. LOOMIS; born in 1780; died about 



3002. 


II 


3003. 


III. 


3004. 


IV 



456 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1859, at Coldwater, Michigan, who was a son of Enos Loomis and Elizabeth 
Noble. Kemoved about 1838 to Coldwater, Michigan. 

CHILDREN: 

3005. I. Eunice R. Loomis, born May 29, 1815; married June 4, 1836, 

Loren R. Austin; lived at Batavia, Michigan. 

3006. II. Lucy S. Loomis, born Apr. 24, 1817; married Nov. 1849, Wash- 

ington Delamater; lived at Liberty, Mich. 

3007. III. Emeline A. Loomis, born May 18, 1819; married, 1840, Mason 

W. Southworth; lived at Leoni, Mich. 

3008. IV. Mary R. Loomis, born Dec, 13, 1820; married Feb., 1838, Ben- 

jamin B. Abell; lived at Nodoway Co., Mo. She died Nov. 8, 
1860. 

1599. 

i 727 325 

SAMUEL HINSDALE STEBBINS " - <;ideon Stebbins e Benjamin Stebbins o 

/ Mary Hinsdale Rebecca Day 

88 12 2 1 i 

Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benjamin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Mary Ashley Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah l 

son of Gideon Stebbins and Mary Hinsdale, was born June 4, 1783 (T. RJ. 
at Belchertown, Mass.; died May 11, 1859 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Mass.; 
married Jan. 21, 1812 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Mass., to NANCY READ; 
born Nov. 22, 1782 (or 1783), at Belchertown, Mass.; died May 8, 1870 
(T. R.), at Belchertown, Mass., who was a daughter of Joseph Read and 
Hannah Learned. Occupation, farmer. He united with the Belchertown 
Congregational church in 1810; she united with the same in 1818. Resided 
at Belchertown, Mass. 

CHILDREN, all born at Belchertown: 

3009. I. Lucy Colton, born Nov. 2, 1812 (T. R.) ; married Lyman Sabin.4- 

3010. II. Emily, born Nov. 10, 1814 (T. R.) ; married Cyrus S. Bartlett.4- 

3011. III. Caroline, born Feb. 26, 1817 (T. R.) ; married Lyman Walker 

Dec. 27, 1865. 

3012. IV. Clarissa, born July 25, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Henry Mather. + 

1600. 

HENRY STEBBINS " - ' ;ideon Stebbins e Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins t 
/ Mary Hinsdale Rebecca Day Mary Ashley 

12 2 1 1 

amin Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Abigail Denton Hannah Wright Sarah I 



son of Gideon Stebbins and Mary Hinsdale, was born July 16, 1785 (T. R.), 
at Belchertown, Mass.; died Oct. 3, 1857 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Mass., to 
ANN JONES, died March 10, 1865 (T. R.), at Belchertown, Mass., who was 

a daughter of Jones and Mrs. Barber. Occupation, 

farmer. United with the Belchertown Congregational church in 1819. Re- 
sided al Belchertown, Mass. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 457 

CHILDREN, all born at Belchertown: 

3013. I. Eliza Ann, born May 24, 1813 (T. R). 

3014. II. Lovina Jones, born Sept. 7, 1815 (T. R.) ; married Carlo M. 

VindalL-f- 

3015. III. Henry Benjamin, born Sept. 13, 1817 (T. R.) ; died , 

1837. 

3016. IV. Laura Barber, born Sept. 29, 1819 (T. K. . 

3017. V. Grace Maria, born Oct. 3, 1821 (T. R.-. married Albert 

.Moody, + 

3018. VI. Charles Francis, born Jan. 28, 1824 T. R.). 

3019. VII. Josiah Jones, born Nov., 1826 (T. R.) ; married Mary L. Rob- 

inson. + 

3020. VIII. Juliette, born Dec. 16. 1828 T. R. : married Dec. 31, 1852 

(T. R. . Willard S. Moore of Tolland. Conn. 



1616. 

_„„,.„,,_,._ . i "31 330 89 

TIKZAH STEBBINS inso i.seph Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 

I Lucy Krary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 1 , 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary. -was born Dec. 31. 1774 (T. R.), 

at Deerfield, Mass.; died . 1840, at St. Louis. Mo.; married Feb. 3. 

1793 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.. to .losKPH BARNARD, born Nov. 27, 
1769; died about 1S47. who was a son of Joseph Barnard and Rebecca Jones. 
1 1 ''1'iipation, blacksmith and manufacturer. 

CHILDREN : 

3021. I. Derick Barnard, born Feb. 24, 1794: married Ann Custis Wap- 

ples. 

3022. H. Joseph Barnard; died in infancy. 

3023. ITI. Joseph Stebbins Barnard, born June 2, 1796 ; married Sally 



3024. IV. Eliza Barnard, born Aug., 1798; died 1S00. 

3025. V. Eliza Barnard, born Feb. L5, 1801; married Aug. 1, 1843, 

Capt. Thomas M. Fithian. 

3026. VI. Maria Barnard, born Aug. 5. 1803: married Capt. Thomas M. 

Fithian. She died in 1S42. 

3027. VII. John Hubbard Barnard, born . 1804; died 1805. 

3028. VIII. Charles Barnard, born , 1807: married Susan Davis. 

3029. LN. Arabella Barnard, born . 1S09: married Thomas S. 

Alvis. 

3030. X. John Hubbard Barnard, born about 1811 : married Mary 

Davis. 

3031. XI. George Barnard, born Nov. 20. 1813 ; married Attila Jackson. 

3032. Xn. James Barnard, born . 1817: married Anna E. Lee. 



458 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

11,'.^. JOSEPH BARNARD had a rolling mill in Walpole, N. II., and later in 

Troy, N. Y. ; later he lived in Philadelphia and St. Louis. He was a man of 
greal physical power. The following story is told of him: While riding in 
a stage somewhere out west, two strangers who were Southerners — his fel- 
low travelers — began telling stories of great feats in lifting. One of them 
had been to Deerfield, Mass, and had seen a friend of Deacon Amies lift a 
cannon weighing eleven hundred pounds. The friend doubted — when BAR- 
NARD put in his word. "You may believe it," said he, "for I am the man 
that did it." 

1618. 

( 731 330 89 

MAJOR DENNIS STEBBINS 7 - Joseph Stebbins a Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebblns 4 

( Lucy Frary Mary Stratton .Mary — 

^11 4 11 
John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary, was born May 17, 1778, at Deerfield, 
Franklin Co., .Mass.; died May 10, 1842, at Deerfield, Mass.: married Dec. 18, 
1800 (T. R,), at Deerfield, Mass., to LOIS HAWKS; born Jan. 3, 1781, at 
Deerfield, Mass.: died Sept. 10, 1862 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Paul Hawks and Lois Wait. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
democrat. Religion, Unitarian. 

CHILDREN, all born at Deerfield: 

3033. I. Claudius Herrick, born Feb. 27, 1802 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 19, 

1803 (T. R,). 

3034. II. Claudius Herrick, born Dec. 14, 1803 (T. R.) ; married Eme- 

line Hubbard. -4- 

3035. III. Lansford A., born May 8, 1805 (T. R.) ; married Elizabeth M. 

Perry; Sarah Ames.-f- 

3036. IV. Lenora A., born Mar. 5, 1807 (T. R.) ; married June 9, 1831 

(T. R.), Edward Russell. She died Feb. 5, 1898 (T. R.). 

3037. V. Maria A., born Mar. 21. 1809 (T. R.) ; married Sept. 25, 1834 

(T. R.), Josiah Brown. 

3038. VI. Louisa II., born Feb. 15, 1811 (T. R.) ; unmarried. 

3039. VII. Dennis, born Dee. 25. 1812 (T. R.) ; married Jane Tenery.+ 
3040 VIII. Lucy F., born Jan. 10, 1815 (T. R.) ; unmarried. 

3011. IX. William, born Mar. 6, 1817 (T. R.) ; married Martha Harper 

Nims.+ 
3042. X. Mary K.. born Sept. 27, 1819 (T. R.) ; married Josiah Allis 

Allen. 4- 
1043. XI. Sophia, born May 9, 1821 (T. R.) ; died .May 23, 1840. 

MAJOR DENNIS STEBBINS was one of those who served on the Com- 
mittee for the erection of the monument in memory of the Massacre by the 
Indians, in 1675. He was Major in the militia and, for nine years, was select- 
ma n. 

DENNIS STEBBINS had a pew in the meeting house, 1796, above the 

p. 62o. ' 

si airs. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 459 

No. 39 in Deerfield, Mass.. was Rrs1 owned by John Baker. It was after- 
wards owned by Eldad Bardwell, whose heirs sold it to Joseph Stebbins 
No. 731] in 1799. Joseph conveyed il to his son. DENNIS, whose assignees 
sold it to Eenry Stebbins, and he sold it to Louisa. Lucy and Mary Stebbins, 
who still held it in 1894 

DENNIS STEBBINS acted as Assessor i n 1831 and 1833. He was an p- s: '^ 
extensive manufacturer of brooms. His shop was used as a schoolhouse in 
1S42. and soon after moved to Lot No. 1. where it was occupied as a dwell- 
ing. Il was taken down by Elbert Amidon when he built in 1867. 

The portraits of MAJOR DENNIS STEBBINS and wife were exhibited g^,** 
at the fourth meeting (Feb. 25, 1873) of the P. V. M. A. at Deerfield, "among p2i5 -' 
the venerable fathers and mothers of the town." We have endeavored to 
gel copies of these portraits for reproduction in this book but have been 
unable to enlist sufficient interest among their descendants. 

1619. 

CHARLOTTE STEBBINS 7 Joseph Stebbins e Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

Lucj Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 I 1 ) 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l [- 
I torothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah i 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary, was born Mar. 25, 1780, at 
Deerfield. .Mass.: died Sept. 27. 1855; married Dec. 5, 1799 (T. R,), at Deer- 
field, Mass.. to RICHARD CATLIN, born Feb. 11, 1773; died Apr. 29, 1852. 
at Deerfield. .Mass., who was a son of Seth Catlin and Abigail Demo. Occu- 
pation, cattle drover and farmer. 

CHILDREN: 

Seth Catlm. born July 28, 1800; died July 15, 1803. 
Richard Catlin. born June 17. 1802; died July 15, 1803. 
Charlotte A. Catlm. born Oct. 20, 1803; died Sept. 15, 1859; 

unmarried. 
.Maria Catlin. born May 26, 1805; died Nov. 10, 1807. 
Maria Catlin. born Apr. 30, 1808; died Jan. 31, 1809. 
Catherine Catlin, born Mar. 16, 1810; married Dr. Matthew 

Bridge Baker, of Springfield, Mass. 
Seth Catlin. born Sept. 14. 1S12; married Helen Mar Griswold. 
Abigail S. Catlin, born Jan. 31, 1815; died June — , 1856. 
Jane Catlin. bom Jan. 14, 1819; died Sept. 8, 1842. 

1620. 

!T:1 330 s'i 
Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins = John Stebbins I 
Lucy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 11 
John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
I lorol hy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary. was born Feb. 25, 1782. at Deerfield, 
Franklin County, Mass.; died Aug. 18, L827 (T. KM, at Deerfield, Mass.; mar- 



3044. 


I. 


3045. 


11. 


3046, 


III. 


3047. 


IV. 


3048 


V. 


3049. 


VI. 


3050. 


VII. 


3051. 


VIII. 


3052. 


IX. 



460 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

ried Dec. 3, 1805, at Deerfield, Mass., to LAURA HAWKS, born May 8, 
1786. at Deerfield, Franklin County. Mass.; died Nov. 16, 1825 (T. R.), at 
Deerfield, Mass. ; who was a daughter of Zur Hawks and Martha Arms. Oc- 
cupation, farmer. Religion, Congregationalist. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3053. I. Alamene, horn Jan. 14, 1806 (T. R.) ; married Edwin Ware. 

3054. II. Wyman Hawks, born Sept. 17, 1807 (T. R.) ; married Harriet 

P. Sprague.-f- 

3055. III. Martha, born June 24, 1S09 (T. R.) ; married Lemuel Henry 

Russell.-f 

3056. IV. Joseph, bom May 12, 1811 (T. R.) ; married Mary Elizabeth 

Grundy. - 

3057. V. Child, born July 6, 1813: died same day. 

3058. VI. Charles, born Oct. 4. 1815 (T. R.) ; married Charlotte Charter 

Walden.— 

3059. TIL Child, born Nov. 2, 1819. 



1621. 

i 731 330 89 

LUCY STEBBINS" < Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

/ Lucy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 11 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 f 

Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary. was born Sept. 26, 1783, at 
Deerfield, Mass. ; died at Hartford. Conn. : married May 30, 1805, to THEO- 
DORE BARNARD, born Jan. 11. 1779; died , 1863. who was a son of 

Joseph Barnard and Rebecca Jones. Resided at Troy. N. Y., Hartford, 
Conn., Canton, 111. 

CHILDREN : 

Lucy Barnard. 

Jane Barnard, married Judge Henry Austin, of Chicago, 111. 

Harriet Barnard, married Jason Ball. 

Theodore Barnard, born Nov. 17, 1812; married Serena Tites. 

Mary Barnard, married Mitchell. 

Helen Barnard, married Peek. 

1622. 

731 330 89 

AVICE STEBBINS " - -'oseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Lucy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

tby Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ( 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary. was born Mar. 16, 1785, at 
Deerfield, Mass.: died Jan. 3, 1859; married CHRISTOPHER TYLER ARMS, 
born Mar. 21, 1781; died July 11, 1854, who was a son of Aaron Arms and 
I. iy Tyler. Occupation, surveyor and farmer. 



3060. 


I. 


3061. 


II. 


3062. 


HI. 


3063. 


IV. 


3064. 


V. 


3065. 


VI. 



3069. 


IV. 


3070. 


V. 


3071. 


VI. 



3073. 


VIII. 


3074. 


IX. 


3075. 


X. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 461 

CHILDREN : 

3066. I. George Albert Arms, born Jan. 9, 1806; died Feb. 18, 1806. 

3067. H. Melissa Arms, born May 24, 1807; married Sept. 1, 1828, Ste- 

phen Allen. 

3068. III. Janette Arms, born Mar. 19, 1809; married Alvin Goodnough, 

Nov. 7, 1850. 

Albert Anns, born Apr. 9, 1811; died Apr. 30, 1811. 

Albert Arms, born Mar. 17, 1812; died Mar. 20, 1812. 

Christopher Tyler Arms, born Mar. 29, 1813; married Lucinda 
Hayden. 
3072. VII. George Albert Arms, born Mar. 7. 1815; married Eunice Strat- 
ton; Wid. Frances Childs. 

Avice Stebbins Arms, born Dee. 4. 1816. 

Richard Catlin Arms, born Oct. 29. 1818; married Ellen Root. 

Julia Arms, born Dec. 15, 1820; married Emerson Sanders. 
Apr. 11, 1860. 

3076. XI. Maria Arms, born July 31, 1823; died Sept. 4, 1823. 

1624. 

, 731 330 89 

CAROLINE STEBBINS" ns« ph Stebbins 5 i.hn Stebbins 4 

/ Lucy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 i 1 1 

John Stebbins a John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
I >"rotby Alexander Widow Anne Manden Sarah * 

daughter of Col. eph Stebbins ami Lucy Frary. was born Apr. 4, 1789, 

at Deerfield, Mass.; died Dee. 1. 1865; married Mar. 20, 1810 (T. R.), at 
Deerfield, Mass., to SETIi SHELDON, born .\ul'. 7. 17-7 : died Apr. 2. 1860, 
who was a son of John Sheldon and Persis Hoyt. Occupation, farmer. Re- 
sided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

3077. I. Son, born Apr. 2. 1811; died same day. 

3078. II. Arabella Stebbins Sheldon, born -Inly 4. 1812: married Dec. 19, 

1843, Henry W( 

3079. III. William Sheldon, born Apr. 1. 1815; married Nov. 29. 1838, 

herine Williams. 

3080. IV. Seth Sheldon, born May 23, 1817; 'lied Nov. 27. 1846. 

3081. V. George Sheldon, burn Nov. M0. 1 S 18: married Susan Stewart 

Stearns. -f- 

1625. 

731 330 89 

AURELIA STEBBINS 7 - r.seph Stebbins e Joseph Stebbins S John Stebbins 4 

' Lucy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins "- ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah y 

daughter of Colonel Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary. was born Aug. 7, 1791. 
at Deerfield. Mass.; died Jan. 1. 1852-. married Dec. 20. 1810. at Lebanon. 
N. T., to THOMAS F. SAXTON. born Aug. 21. 1788: died Aug. 17. 1«49. 



:;os:i. 


II. 


3084. 


III. 


3085. 


IV. 


3086. 


V. 


3087. 


VI. 


:;i;iss. 


VI 1. 



462 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

who was a son of David Saxton and Bathsheba Faxon. Profession, physi- 
cian. Settled in Claremont, N. IT.: removed to Boston, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3082. 1. Charles Mauriee Saxton, born May 27, 1812; married Sarah A. 

Colburn ; Widow Mary E. Pierson. 
Helen Maria Saxton, born Mar. (i. 1814; died Mar. 8, 1814. 
Frederick Pitzallen Saxton. born May 17, 1815; died Nov. 

26, 1815. 
Francis Sylvester Saxton, born Nov. 2, 1816; died Aug. 1. 1862. 
V. Caroline Aurelia Saxton, born Apr. 17, 1819; married Nov. 
26, 1840, David Watson, of Boston. 
Henry Laurens Saxton. born June 23, 1821. 
• Mortimer Faxon Saxton, born June 9, 1823; married Sept. 8, 
1847, Comfort Ilanscom. 

1626. 

( 733 330 89 

BAXTER STEBBINS ' - Joseph Stebbins a Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins i 

( Lucy Frary Mary Stratton .Mary 

L'd 4 1 1 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
I torotby Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary, was born July 28, 1793, at Deer- 
field, Mass.; died Jan. 17, 1862 (T. R.), at Northampton, Mass.; buried at 
Deerfield, Mass.; married to MARTHA HAWKS, born May 14, 1797; died 
Nov. 1, 1858 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Zur Hawks 

and Martha Arms. Occupation, farmer and manufacturer of brooms. 

CHILDREN: 

3089. I. James, bom July 11, 1819 (T. R.) ; died Dec. 7, 1872 (T. R.), 

at Deerfield. 

3090. II. Adeline, born May 16, 1822 (T. R.) : married Ebenezer H. Arms. 

3091. III. Francis Kimberly, born Nov. 4, 1825 (T. R.) ; died Apr. 3, 1826 

(T. R.). 
1092. IV. Francis Kimberly, born Aug. 24, 1827 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 24, 

1S28 (T. R.). 
3093. V. Arabella, born July 18, 1829 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 21. 1895 (T. 

R,). 
1094. VI. Helen M., May 15, 1835 i T. R.) ; married May 6, 1863 (T. R,), 

■ lames II. Whittlesea. She died Aug. 13, 1896 (T. R.). 
3095. VII. Frederick Joseph, born May 16, 1843 (T. R.) ; married Julia 

F. Merrill. + 

No. 10, in Deerfield, Mass., was purchased in 17(>1 by Joseph Stebbins, 
who aboul 1772 built the present mansion. He gave the lot to his son Jo- 
seph, w ho Mas succeeded by his son. BAXTER, a large manufacturer of 
brooms. It is now held by the heirs of his son, James. The broom shop 
was moved to No. 11. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 463 

The broom shop mi No. 11 was built by BAXTEE STEBBINS in 1830, " ,; '" 
on lot No. 10, and was afterwards moved. It was burned in 1888. 

BAXTER STEBBINS was selectman in 1831. He bought part of lot No. \\!\^:' 
27, about 1835, and used it for a brickyard. 

1627. 

MEHITABLE STEBBINS 7 ' i ' Joseph Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 

M icy Frary Mary Stratton Mary 

20 t 1 i 

John Stebbins 3 bins -2 lnnvi. AND STEBBINS l '- 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Frary, was horn Oct. 12, 1795, at 
Deerfield, Mass.; married Nov. 10, 1814 T. R.), at Deerfield, .Mass.. to JO- 

SEPH CLESSON, -n Aug. I, 1791, a1 Deerfield, .Mass.; died probably at 

Peoria, III., who was a son of Joseph Clesson and Abigail Seekins. Occupa- 
tion — he kepi the ferry at Great River many years. Removed to Shelburne 

from Deerfield, Mass.. about 1818; retur 1 to Deerfield about l!S25; re- 

moved to Illinois aboul 1 H 15 

I HILDREN: 

Samuel A. < lesson, horn Aug. 26, 1815. 

Joseph A. Clesson, horn Sept. 7. 1816. 

Mehitable S. Clesson, born Oct. 17. 1817; married Feb. •_'•_', 

1844, John Field. 
Matthew Clesson, born Feb. 1. 1819. 
Jarvis S. Clesson, horn Dec. 19, 1820. 
Albert Clesson, born Mar. 8, 1822. 
Frederick Clesson, horn Mar. It, 1824. 
Dei'iah Clesson, born Nov. 4, 1827. 

3104. IN. Caroline ('lesson, bora Jan. It. 1832. 

1629. 

MARIETTA STEBBINS 7 \ \ ' Stebbl Joseph Steb o John Stebbins * 

I la Harvey Stratton Mary 

'-'" 1 1 I 

John Stebbil John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
1 thy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Colonel Asa Stebbins and Emilia Harvey, was born Jan. 2(1, 
17'.il. at Deerfield, .Mass.; died Dee. 4. 1s-jn. at Athol, Massachusetts; mar- 
ried I)e,.. 29, 1813 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to DR. WILLIAM HENRY 
WILLIAMS, horn June 28, 1792, at Deerfield, Mass., who was a sou of Dr. 
William S. Williams and Mary Hoyt. Resided at Conway, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3105. L Edward Jenner Williams, horn July 5, 1 s 1 4 ; died at Deerfield, 

aged nine years. 

3106. II. Charles Stebbins Williams, horn Feb. 28, 1816. 

3107. III. Infant, died 1820 



3096. 


I. 


3097. 


11. 




111. 


3099. 


IV. 


3100. 


V. 


3101. 


VI. 


3102. 


VII. 


3103. 


\ III. 



464 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3108. IV. John Humphreys Williams. 

3109. V. Mary Hoyt "Williams, married Rev. Crawford Nightingale. She 

was killed by an electric car in Providence, R. I., Aug. 19, 
1892. 

1634. 

( 735 330 89 

ASA STEBBINS 7 i Asa Stebbins c Joseph Stebbins 5 .Tohn Stebbins 4 

I Emilia Harvey Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 1 | 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of Asa Stebbins and Emilia Harvey, was born Mar. 25, 1800, at Deer- 
field, Mass.; died Oct. 4, 1864 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.; married Dec. 15. 
1824, to MARIA STOWELL; died Apr. 13, 1872 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., 
who was a daughter of Asahel Stowell, of Petersham, Mass. Occupation, 
farmer. 

CHILDREN, all born at Deerfield, Mass.: 

3110. I. Edward Williams, born Oct. 18. 1826 (T. R.) ; married Lydia 

A. (Cutler) Bosworth.+ 

3111. II. Francis Ward, born Nov. 8, 1829 (T. R.) ; married Ellen Wells; 

Ellen R. Hawks.+ 

3112. III. Fanny Emelia, born July 27, 1832 (T. R.) ; died Aug. 16, 1851 

(T. R.). 

3113. IV. Asa Harvey, born Apr. 12, 1836 (T. R.) ; died Apr. 7, 1837 (T. 

R). 

3114. V. Asa Harvey, born Apr. 5, 1839 (T. R.) ; married Alice Una 

Skinner. + 

3115. VI. Horace Stowell, born Nov. 15, 1840 (T. R.) ; married Louise 

Odiorne.-j- 

ASA STEBBINS was selectman of Deerfield in 1831, 1838, and 1847 ; was 
assessor from 1834 to 1840; and was Justice of the Peace from 1834 to 1837. 

1636. 

; 735 330 89 

MARY ANN STEBBINS 7 \ Asa Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Emilia Harvey Ma ry Stebbins Mary 

20 4 1 | 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Asa Stebbins and Emilia Harvey, was born Mar. 27, 1804, at 
Deerfield, Mass.; married Nov. 21, 1S32 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to LUKE 
WRIGHT, born Nov. 27. 1801, who was a son of Asahel Wright and Mary 
White. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

1637. 

Asa stebbins e Joseph Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

Emilia Harvey Mary Stratton Mary 

20 4 J | 

John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 

Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Asa Stebbins and Emilia Harvey, wns born July 15, 1806, at Deer- 





No. 1599. 
SAMI EL HINSDALE STEBBINS. 



No. 1679 
MRS. OLIVIA STEBBINS WABD. 




\\ ai:|i HOMESTEAD. No, H 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 465 

field, Mass.; died July 29, 1S70 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.; married (pub- 
lished) Oct. 6, 1832, to MRS. .MARY ANN (JACKSON) LITTLE, died Nov. 
26, 1886 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass. Occupation, farmer. 

CHILDREN : 

3116. I. John Henry; born Aug. 7. 1833 (T. R.) ; married Mary E. Young; 

Jane Amelia Wells. -f 

3117. II. John A.; born July 24, 1837; married Sept. 24, 1856 (T.R.), 

Howland Coning. 

1639. 

SARAH LYMAN STEBBINS 7 \ Asa Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 John StebMns i 

( Emilia Harvey Mary Strattoa Mary 



Mary 
I 



20 4 1 

John Stebbins a John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

I 'on, thy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Colonel Asa Stebbins of Deerfield and Emilia Harvey, was born 
.May 4. 1810, at Deerfield. Mass.; died Mar. 5, 1833 (T. R.), at Deerfield, 
Mass.; married April 19. 1832 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to JAMES H. 
HENRY. Profession, physician in 1833. Removed to Brooklyn, N. Y. He 
married second, Martha Mattoon. 

CHILDREN : 
3118. I. Child; born Feb. 25, 1833; died same day. 



1673. 

EXPERIENCE STEBBINS 7 ■! Moses Stebbins o Moses Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

( Hannah King Merev Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Hannah King, was born Jan. 30, 1792; 
married June 4, 1816, to WALTER STICKNEY ; born Aug. 10, 1790, at 
South Hadley, Mass., who was a son of John Stickney and Elizabeth Howard. 
Profession, dentist; farmer. Resided at South Hadley. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3119. I. Walter Stickney; born Nov. 16, 1816; married Julia Ann Page, 

Oct., 1852; no children. 

3120. II. Elizabeth Howard Stickney; born July 9. 1819; married, June 

9, 1849, William G. Chamberlain. 

3121. III. Mary Stebbins Stickney; born Jan. 13, 1823; married John J. 

Outley. Oct., 1845. 

3122. IV. Rachel Meads Stickney; bom Dec. 30, 1824; married Feb. 22, 

1847. Charles S. Pratt. 

3123. V. Harriet Experience Stickney; born Oct. 31, 1829. 

3124. VI. Clarissa Ann Stickney: born May 7, 1831. 

30 



466 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3125. VII. Charles Rollins Stiekney; born Apr. 2, 1834; married Oct. 8, 
1863, Isabella Richie. 



1674. 

i 774 336 89 

BETSEY STEBBINS " \ Moses Stebbins c Moses Stebbins 6 John Stebblns 4 

( Hannah King Mercy Hawks Mary 

20 4 . 1 I 

John Stebbins 8 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah > 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Hannah King, was born about 1794; mar- 
ried May 27, 1819, to MED AD CLAPP; born July 15, 1786; died July 29, 
1853, who was a son of Jonathan Clapp and Margaret Roquel. 

CHILDREN : 

3126. I. Jonathan Laurens Clapp ; born Feb. 23, 1820; died Sept. 24, 

1829. 

3127. II. Lafayette Clapp ; born Aug. 5, 1824; married Sarah R. Chamber- 

lain. 

1679. 

I^^c cod QQ 

-, Bbenezer Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Rebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 J 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born Oct. 25, 
1789, at Deerfield, Mass.; died Dec. 10, 1864, at Deerfield, Mass.; married 
Jan. 31. 1820 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., to WILLIAM WARD, born Apr. 
8, 1791, at Brattleboro, Vt.; died Mar. 15, 1863, at Deerfield, Mass., who 
was a son of Josiah Ward and Sarah Cook. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

3128. I. Royal Livingston Ward; born Aug. 21, 1820; married Corintha 

Brown.-)- 

3129. II. Julia Leonard Ward; born Apr. 19, 1822; died Sept. 11, 1885. 

3130. III. William Wainwright Ward; born Aug. 21, 1823; married C. C. 

Collins.+ 

3131. IV. Daughter ; born Sept. 3, 1825 ; died next day. 

3132. V. Fannie Graves Ward; born Jan. 12, 1827; married Benoni 

Graves.+ 

3133. VI. Moses Stebbins Ward; born Jan. 2, 1829; died without issue, 

Feb. 25, 1892. 

3134. VII. Lotta Root Ward; born Aug. 8, 1830; died Oct. 25, 1898. 




IIIIMI >i:\< K OF EBENEZER STEBBINS, Nn. lfiSl. DEEHEIELD, MASS. 





\l l!S, UEBECI .\ III NT STEBBINS 
Wif " No. 1681. 



No. 1681. 
EBENEZEK STEBBINS, 







I : I : s 1 1 » i . M I : OK ZEBINA STEBBINS No. 1683) 
Built in 1818. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 467 

1681. 

775 3*tfi SQ 

EBENEZER STEBBINS T - Ebenezer StebblDs a Moses Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 4 

/ Rebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 i 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born Nov. 14, 1792, at 
Deerfield, Mass.; died Aug. 7, 1857 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.; married 
Feb. 18, 1813, to REBECCA HUNT ; born Jan. 19, 1797 ; died Jan. 18, 1866, 
who was a daughter of Melzar Hunt of Sunderland and Mercy Cooley. 
Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3135. I. Moses Leonard; born May 25, 1814; married Maria Hyde.-f- 

3136. II. Olivia; born June 3. 1816 (T. R.) ; married Elijah Graves.+ 

3137. III. Samuel; born Apr. 22. 1818 (T. R. ) ; Mary E. Pierce.4- 

3138. IV. Marcia Hunt; born Dec. 17. 1819 (T. R.) ; married Noah 

Wright. + 

3139. V. Electa Leonard; born Aug. 25. 1821 (T. R.) ; died May 12, 

1833. 

3140. VI. Elvira Lucretia; born Mar. 19, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Joshua 

L. Briggs.4- 

3141. VII. Ebenezer; born Nov. 21. 1S24 (T. R. i; married Jane Emily 

Fessenden.+ 

3142. VIII. Julia Ann Stoekbridge ; born Jan. 8, 1827 (T. R.) ; married 

Rufus Dickinson. + 

3143. IX. Myra Aurelia; [Deerfield Town Records give name "Almira 

Leonard," instead of "Myra Aurelia."] born Sept. 22, 
1828 (T. R.) ; married George Anson Bates. + 

3144. X. Henry Lyman; born Sept. 27. 1830; married Carrie Melissa 

Mixer.4- 

3145. XI. Kellogg S.; born -Ian. 22. 1833; married Annie S. Lloyd.-f 

3146. XII. Sarah E.; born July s. 1s:!4 ; married Ashley R. White.+ 

3147. XIII. James Whitney; born May 17, 1838; married Catherine Sears 

Sanderson; Sallie J. Cook.4- 

3148. XIV. Eliza Jane; born S»pt. 13, 1841; married John E. Wandell.+ 

EBENEZER STEBBINS was proprietor of the ferry at the bridge land- 
ing, and when freight boats were run on the river he was much in demand as 
a pilot. 

MR. STEBBINS was a member of the Sunderland Church choir and was 
one of its notable singers. 
f$fi •■>*> ■ 

1682. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS 7 - FJirnc7.fr s'tf'bl. ins c Moses Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Rebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

-'" 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born Dec. 28, 1794, at 
Deerfield, Mass.: died Mar. 17, 1869; married Apr. 9. 1819 (T. R.), at Deer- 



3149. 


I. 


3150. 


II. 


3152. 


III. 


3153. 


IV. 


3154. 


V. 


3155. 


VI. 


3156. 


VII. 



4,16 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

field, Mass., to Marcia S. Boyden, horn Jan. 23, 1801, at Conway, Mass.; 
died Mar. 6, 1859, at Hoosac Tunnel, Mass., who was a daughter of Frederick 
Boyden and Rachel Sprague. He married, second, Apr. 6, 1864, LUCINDA 
(ARMS) BARBER, widow of Samuel Barber; died Apr. 6, 1892, at Chicago, 
III., who was a daughter of Henry Arms and Experience Gates. Occupation, 
farmer — famous for his maple sugar. 

CHILDREN : 

I. Leonard; born Jan. 18, 1820; married Luana Thwing.-f- 
II. Lovell Farr; born Nov. 12, 1822; died Nov. 30, 1844. 
Lauretta A.; bom Dec. 19, 1824; died Feb. 28, 1835. 
Lutheria S. ; born Dec. 10, 1826 ; died Sept. 26, 1842. 
George W. ; born Aug. 1, 1828; married Mattie E. Jones. + 
Elihu W.; born Dec. 11, 1830; died July 22, 1855. 
Frederick Leon; born Dec. 27. 1833; married Mary Anu Wait; 
Lizzie Ledyard ; Clara B. Arbogust.+ 

SAMUEL STEBBINS prided himself upon producing the largest oxen 
and the finest maple sugar on his "Hoosac" farm. He was a kindly, ap- 
proachable man, noted for his generous hospitality. 



1683. 

i 77 j 336 89 

ZEBINA STEBBINS 7 ] Kbenezer Stebbina G Moses Stebbina 5 John Stebbins * 

( Rebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 
•TohD Stebbins 3 John Stebbins -• ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
I lorotby Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born Feb. 4, 1797, at 
Deerfield, Franklin County, Mass.; died Mar. 9, 1879 (T. R.), at Deerfield, 
Mass.; married Jan. 14, 1819, at Sunderland, Franklin County, Mass., to 
RUBY GRAVES, horn June 30, 1796, at Sunderland, Mass.; died May 25, 
1877 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Benj. Graves and 
Abigail Graves. Occupation, farmer and miller. Politics, republican. Re- 
ligion, Congregational. Lived at Sugar Loaf and the mill, Deerfield. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3157. I. Matilda Graves; born Oct. 8, 1819 (T. R.) ; married Dec. 21, 

1842 (T. R.), Barnard Smith of Sunderland. She died 
Sept, 18, 1843. 

3158. II. Evander Graves; born June 8, 1821 (T. R.) ; Matilda Childs.+ 

3159. III. Christopher Austin; born Feb. 21, 1823 (T. R.) ; married 

Laura Alfreda (Grout) Warriner.-f- 

3160. IN'. Alfred Baxter; born Jan. 25, 1825 (T. R.) ; died Dec. 18, 1827 

(T. R.). 
V. Benjamin Zebina; horn Mar. 10, 1827 (T. R.) ; married Marion 
E. Childs.+ 




VIHS, S5EBINA STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. H'.s:; 




Mil, I, ill' /.i:i;i\a STKItBINS (No. Ifis.'i) 
Ai Di'iTlii'lil. Mass. Imill in 1X20. 




ZKIHXA STEBBIXS' (No l(is:ii HOMESTEAD Buill in \8o-i 




Nn lliS.'l ZEBIXA STEKIUXS 





ijJL 


■ 














S?- — * & tt "*■ 


Ww A 









EI.BKIIXiE Circuity STEBBIXS' (No. 1684) HOMESTEAD. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 469 

3162. VI. Alfred Baxter; horn Mar. 10, 1829 (T. R.) ; unmarried; miller 

by occupation. 

3163. VII. Abigail Maria; born Feb. 7. 1831 (T. R.) ; married Justin B. 

Hitcheocl 

3164. VIII. Osmyn Gerry; born Aug. 17. 1833; married Maria P. "Wilson. + 

3165. IX. Oramel Graves; born Aug. 17. 1833; married Ellen Elizabeth 

Childs; Ada Augusta Childs.-j- 

3166. X. Lauraette Ashley; born May 18, 1837; married Thomas M. 

Lamb.-f- 

ZEBINA STEBBINS received Ins portion of his father's farm and erected 
thereon, in 1819, a house to which he brought the companion of his choice. 
He early conceived the idea of utilizing the forces of nature, building three 

dams across a brook that rai ntrally through his farm and emptied into 

the river at the "Point." Be was selectman in 1832. In 1833 he erected 
near the river, at the head of the "Swamp Lot," a flour and feed mill, 20x30 
feet, building a large overshot wheel as a transmitter of power. The patron- 

age of the ] pie required the mill to be run night and day. In 1843 the 

mill was destroyed by fire. He then purchased from Colonel Asa Stebbins 
"Meadow Mills." on Deerfield River. This property comprised a flour and 
feed mill — to which was added a shingle and saw mill — and a farm on which 
he built, in 1854, a commodious residence. In 1857 he sold the mills and 
retired from active business life. 

He was a man of indomitable energy and possessed of strong personal 
characteristics. 

1684. 

ELBREDGE GERRY STEBBINS 7 } Kin Moses Stebbins 6 

I Rebecca Leonard Mercy Bawks 

89 20 4 1 / 

John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Mary Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ■ \ 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was horn -Mar. 7, 1799. at 
Deerfield. Mass.; died July 13, 1843; married, 1822, to JULIA BOYDEN; 
did Aug. 28, 1862. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

3167. I. Elbridge Gerry; horn July 13, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Ann 

Slate.+ 

3168. II. Orpha Taylor; bom July 27, 1826 (T. R.) ; married William D. 

Prouty.-f- 

3169. III. Martha; bom Apr. 14. 1831 (T. R.) ; married Hezekiah H. 

Dean.-|- 

3170. IV. Andrew Jackson; born Apr., 1834; married Nettie Morton; died 

Nov. 3, 1864. 



470 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



1685. 
ALVIN STEBBINS ' \ Bi 

/ Re 



3174. 


IV. 


3175. 


V. 


3176. 


VI. 


3177. 


VII. 


3178. 


VIII. 



775 336 89 

Ebenezer Stebbins 8 Moses Stebbins •'• Jobn Stebbins t 

iiebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

20 4 1 i 

.Tohn Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

sob of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born July 26, 1801, at 
Deerfield, Mass.; died Mar. 10, 1872 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass.; marriage 
published Dec. 9. 1824, at Montague, Mass., to ELIZA KENTPIELD, of 
Sunderland, Miss. : born 1805; died Sept. 30, 1885 (T. R.), at Deerfield, Mass. 
Occupation, farmer. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3171. I. Alvin Baxter; born Jan. 17, 1826 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 16, 1827 

(T. R.). 

3172. II. Eliza Matilda; born Nov. 10, 1827 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 3, 1828 

(T. R.). 

3173. III. Marshall Willington; born Aug. 10. 1829 (T. R.) ; died Jan. 

31, 1831 (T. R,). 

Edward W. ; born Oct. 16, 1833 ; married Jane Alice Denver.-f- 

William Ashley; born Oct. 8, 1835; went West. 

Wellington M. ; born Jan. 14, 1836; married Harriet A. Hay- 
den. + 

Lauriston D.; born May 13, 1838; died Mar. 13, 1839. 

Bushrod Washington ; born Mar. 22, 1843 ; soldier in 52nd 
Regiment; died at Baton Rouge, Mar. 22, 1863 (T. R.). 

3179. IX. Albion L. ; born Sept. 6, 1844 (T. R.) ; died Jan. 12, 1870; sol- 

dier in 10th Massachusetts Regiment, in Civil War. 

3180. X. Charles E. ; born Oct. 18, 1850 (T. R.) ; married Minna A. 

Everett; Myrtie Ella Hawkes.-|- 

3181. XI. Infant; died Jan. 11, 1840. 



1686. 

i 775 336 89 

MOSES STEBBINS "■ Ki.mezer Stebbins e Moses Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 3 

I Rebecca Leonard Mercy Hawks Mary 

'-" 4 1 ) 

John Stebblna s John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Ebenezer Stebbins and Rebecca Leonard, was born Oct. 6, 1803, at 
Deerfield, Franklin County, Mass.; died Feb. 5, 1880 (or 1878), at Keene, 
New Hampshire (or Brattleboro, Windham Comity. Vt.) ; married Nov. 12, 
1831 (or 1830), to LAURA AMELIA FOSDICK;* born December — , 1807, 
Guilford, Vt.; died Dec. 16, 1891, at Keene, N. H. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, republican. Resided at Deerfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN: 

I. Alida AT... born Aug. 13. 1832; died Dec. 3, 1834. 





No. LGS.-i. AI.VIX STEBBINS. 



MKS. CLARISSA JOHNSON STEBBINS. 

u Ife of No, IT.) i in Her 1 h Birthday. 





r.MEUICK STEBBINS 



Ml;s, I.YIUA A. BAUNAISD STEBBINS. 

\\ i 1' No. 1720. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 471 

3183. II. James Taylor; born Aug. 2, 1834. He was a member of the 

31st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry during the Civil 
"War. He was killed in battle at Yellow Bayou, La., May 
18, 1864. 

3184. III. Elizabeth Taylor; born May 2, 1836; died Mar. 28, 1838 (or 

'39). 

3185. IV. "William Henry Harmon; born Mar. 8, 1840; married Lucretia 

0. Jewett.-f- 

3186. V. Charlotte Elizabeth ; born Oct. 2, 1843 (or 1842) ; married 

"William A. Pettes.+ 

3187. VI. John Ashmun ; born Dec. 7, 1846 ; married Fanny Burritt.+ 

3188. VII. Harriet Fosdick Amelia; born Nov. 16, 1848 (T. R.) ; died 

June 8, 1851 (T. R.). 

3189. VIII. Henry W. Beecher; born Mar. 27, 1851; died Jan. 4, 1868 

(T. R.). 

MOSES STEBBINS was extensively engaged in raising fine live stock 
and was considered one of the best farmers in the vicinity of Deerfield. He 
was positive in his convictions, very outspoken, energetic in action and full 
of vital courage. In 1848 he left the VvTiig party to espouse the cause of the 
Free Soil party, with which he was in full sympathy. He was assessor of 
Deerfield in 1852, 1853, and 1854; and was Justice of the Peace in 1858. 

He was one of the councilors of the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Associa- S l8t °L 

Deer field 

tion, which was organized May 26, 1870. Mass. 



p. 851. 



John Stebbins 4 
Hannah Allen 



1689. 

CARLOS A. STEBBINS 7 \ Erastus Stebbins 6 Simeon Stlbblns 6 

I Hannah Hinsdale 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 '- 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Erastus Stebbins and — , was born June 2, 1794, at 

Geneva, Ontario Co., N. Y., married to CYNTHIA SARGENT, born Sept. 9, 
1810, at Sodus, N. Y, who was a daughter of Richard Sargent and Margaret 
Harkness. Occupation, farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, Methodist. 

CHILDREN : 

3190. I. George; born Sept. 27, 1837. 

3191. II. W. H. H. ; born Mar. 2, 1840. 

3192. III. Thomas; born Nov. 6, 1841. 

3193. IV. Jerome; born July 27, 1842. 

3194. V. James; born June 20, 1845. 

3195. VI. Ella M. ; born Sept. 13, 1S46. 

3196. VII. Carlos A. ; born Feb. 10, 1847 ; married Hattie M. Kelley + 

3197. VIII. Eli ; born Feb. 7, 1853. 

CARLOS A. STEBBINS was a soldier in the war of 1812. 



472 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1705. 

1 789 337 89 

DWIGHT STEBBINS 7 ■ Consider Stebbins t) Simeon Stebbins r. John Stebblns 4 

/ Esther Farnsworth Margaret Hannah Allen 

20 4 II 
John Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 >• 
I lorothy Alexander Widow Anne Mnnden Sarah ) 

son of Consider Stebbins and Esther Farnsworth, was born Feb. 20, 1815, at 
Walworth, Wayne County, N. Y. ; died Apr. 18, 1893, at Centreville, St. 
Joseph Co., Mich.; married February 22, 1838, Centreville, St. Joseph 
County, Mich., to ROSINA FREELAND; born July 3, 1814; died Feb. 7, 
1869, at Centreville, St. Joseph County, Mich., who was a daughter of 
William Freeland and Lory Gilet. Occupation, farmer. Politics, democrat. 

CHILDREN : 

3198. I. Adeline; born Dec. 29. 1839. 

3199. II. Francis; born Oct. 14, 1841. 

3200. III. John; born Oct. 17, 1843; married Ida Maria Brokaw.+ 

3201. IV. Eliza Jane ; born Oct. 30, 1845 ; married Josephus Mosher. 

3202. V. E. Ransom; born Oct. 9, 1848. 

1707. 

i 789 337 89 

EPAPHRODITUS STEBBINS ' - Consider Stebbins 6 Simeon Stebbins 5 John Stebbins < 

( Esther Farnsworth Margaret Hannah Allen 

211 4 11 
John Stebblns 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Mnnden Sarah ' 

son of Consider Stebbins and Esther Farnsworth, was born Apr. 25, 1826, 
at Walworth, Wayne County, N. Y. ; died Oct. 29, 1888; married Mar. 8, 1855, 
at Wayne County, N. Y., to ABIGAIL G. BUSSEY; born Dec. 24, 1830, at 
Macedon, Wayne County, N. Y. ; died Dec. 6, 1890, at Walworth, N. Y., who 
was a daughter of David Bussey and Clarinda Findley. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, democrat. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Walworth, Wayne 
County, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3203. I. David ; born Dec. 24, 1855. 

3204. II. Leroy; born July 23, 1863; married Minnie Lepper.-f- 

3205. HI. Clarinda; born July 13, 1866. 

3206. IV. Lillian; born Feb. 27, 1871. 

3207. V. Elmer; born June 11, 1872: unmarried. Lives Walworth, N. Y. 



1708. 

L 789 337 

WILLIAM HOWE CUYLER STEBBINS 7 \ Consider Stebbins 6 Simeon Stebbins s 

/ Esther Farnsworth Margaret — 

89 20 4 1 



John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 

Hannah Allen I lorothy Alexander Widow Anne Mnnden Sarah ' 

son of Consider Stebbins and Esther Farnsworth, was born Apr. 23, 1822, at 
Walworth, Wayne County, N. Y. ; married to MARY BILLS, who was a 



I 



-■"#« 



^ 





(V - 



Ml;s. i:m/\ kextkield stebbins. 
Wife of No. 16S5. 



I Al l:.\ AMELIA (FOSDICK) STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 1GS6. 







HOMESTEAD OF MOSES STEBBINS (No. 108G). 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 473 

daughter of Richard Bills and - — . Occupation, farmer. Poli- 

tics, democrat. Religion, Baptist. 

CHILDREN: 

3208. I. Monroe. 

3209. II. Loni.se; married John Everhardt. 

3210. III. John R. 

3211. IV. Stephen D. Clark]; born N T ov. 17. ISfiO: married Nellie Lillian 

Tabor. + 

3212. V. George B. M. 

1709. 

( 789 337 so 

GAVIN L. N. STEBBINS • <Oonsld< - Simeon Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * 

I Esther Farnswortb Margaret Hannah Allen 

20 4 i , 

John Stebbins a John Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Consider Stebbins and Esther Parnsworth, was born Sept. 14. 1S24, 
at Walworth, Wayne County, X. Y. ; married Sept. 18. 1859, at Walworth, 
X. Y., to HORTENSE E. BULL, born Sept. 8. 1842, at Marion, Wayne 
County. X. Y.. who was a daughter of George Bull and Mary Andrew. Occu- 
pation, mechanic. Polities, republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Pent- 
water, Michigan. 

CHILDREN: 

3213. I. Parnsworth; born Aug. 5, 18i 

3214. II. Minnie Frances; born Jan. 24. 1864; married Eldridge P. Lock- 

wood. 

GAYIX L. Y STEBBINS was brought up on his father's farm, receiving 
about the usual advantages of children in those days — a great deal of work 
and very little schooling. In 1869 he removed to the state of Michigan, 
where he spent two years with his brother in St. Joseph County. He then 
moved north into the woods, where he maintained his family by peeling hem- 
lock bark. Through his industry he was able to purchase land, which he 
cleared and on which he built a home. 



1713. 

LORENZO DOW STEBBINS 7 [ Robert Stebbins « Simeon Stebbins s John Stebbins 4 

I Susan Luce Margaret— Hannah \llen 

20 4 li 
John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah * 

son of Robert Stebbins and Susan Luce, was born July 21, 1823. at Wal- 
worth, Wayne County. N. Y. ; died March 4, 1895, at Palmyra, N. Y. ; mar- 
ried Jan. 1, 1851, at Webster. Monroe County, N. Y., to AMBROSIA B. 
GRINNELL; born Sept. 5. 1830. at Parmington, Ontario County, N. Y„ who 

was a daughter of Maurice Grinnell and Lane. Occupation, 

farmer. Politics, democrat. Religion, protestant. 



3215. 


I. 


3216. 


II. 


3217. 


III. 


3218. 


IV. 


3219. 


V. 


3220. 


VI. 



474 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Eva Viola; born Feb. 3, 1855; married Charles Smook. 
Ida Almira; born Nov. 13, 1857; married Charles Mason. 
Anna Eliza; born June 28, I860; married Dan Allen. 
Rhoda Mary; born Mar. 24, 1863; married John Verbridge.+ 
Traey Lorenzo ; born Oct. 6, 1865 ; married Emma E. Tasket.+ 
George Henry; born Mar. 18 (or 15), 1868; married Emma 
Sordalet. 
3221. VII. Leila Belle ; born June 28, 1874. 

LORENZO STEBBINS in 1868 removed to Farmington, Ontario County, 
N. Y., where he resided on a farm until 1872, when he gave up farming and 
moved to Ontario, Wayne County, where he engaged in drawing iron ore 
from the mines to Bear Creek Harbor on Lake Ontario, from which point 
the ore was shipped by water. He continued in this occupation until a rail- 
road was built to carry the ore to the lake. He then went back to farming, 
and in 1855 removed to Palmyra, Wayne County, N. Y. 



1718. 

793 337 89 

MARY JANE STEBBINS ~ \ Robert Stebbins e Simeon Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

f Susan Luce Margaret Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of Robert Stebbins and Susan Luce, was born July 11, 1837, at 
Walworth, N. Y. ; marriedAug. 17, 1859, at Walworth, N. Y., to JONAS P. 
LASHER, born May 14, 1823, at Clermont, Columbia County, N. Y.; died 
January 15, 1889, at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minn. She married 
second Reese. 

CHILDREN : 

3222. I. Esther A. Lasher; born June 5, 1864; married Fred Halbkat; 

lives at Hamilton, Minn. 

3223. II. Cora M. Lasher; born Sept. 23, 1871. 

3224. III. Lida J. Lasher; born Jan. 23, 1873. 

3225. IV. Edgar C. Lasher; born Oct. 30, 1S77. 



1719. 

( 793 ^37 89 

LAURA M. STEBBINS 7 ) Robert Stebbins 6 Simeon Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Susan Luce Margaret Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 1 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Robert Stebbins and Susan Luce, was born Mar. 9, 1838, at 
Walworth, Wayne County, N. Y. ; married Mar. 21, 1S57, at Marion, Wayne 
County, N. Y., to ALONZO CRANE ; born May 4, 1833, at Marion, Wayne 
County, N. Y., who was a son of Jacob G. Crane and Mary Carr. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, protestant. 



SE V E NTH ( i E X E 1 1 A T ION. 475 

CHILDREN : 

3226. I. Willie L. Crane ; born May 2, 1878. 

1720. 

. 793 337 gg 

HENRY D. STEBBINS 7 R use Simeon Stebbins 8 John Stebbins 4 

' Susan I Margaret Hannah Allen 

20 4 11 
John Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Robert Stebbins and Susan Luce, was born July 11, 1841, at West 
Walworth, Wayne Co., X. Y.; married Dec. 29, 1869, at Walworth, Wayne 
County, X. Y„ to EMILY P. CRANE, born Feb. 10. 1847, at Arcadia, Wayne 
County. X. Y. : died December 15, 1900, at Marion, Wayne County, N. Y., 
who was a daughter of Zebina Crane and Hannah P. Peer. Occupation, 
farmer. Resided at Marion, X. V. 

CHILDREN : 

Cora H. : born Feb. 13, 1871. 

Lucy B.; born Mar. 4. 1874; married Arthur S. Pratt. 

Myron E. ; born .Mar. 9, 1876. 

Ella May; horn Aug. 1. 1878 

Arthur G.; born Oct. 21, 1880 (or '81). 

Robert G.; horn .Tan. •". 1887 

1724. 

M ,l 3,39 89 

SYLVESTER D. STEBBINS : { Sj ire iter Stebblns e David Stebblns o John Stebblns t 

| i Dwelley Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 i 

John Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Sylvester Stebbins and Elizabeth Dwelley, was born Feb. 18, 1791, 
at Conway, Franklin County, Mass.; died — killed — Sept. 3, 1826, while blast- 
ing rocks at Palmer, Mass.; married Apr. 24, 1823 (T. R.), at Deerfield, 
Mass., to CLARISSA JOHNSON, born Jan. 24, 1796, at Deerfield (or Bolton, 
Conn.), Franklin County, Mass.; died July 25, 1898, aged 102 years 6 mos., 
at Marlborouarh. N. H., who was a daughter of Asa Johnson and Clarissa 
Carver. She married second, Mar. 6, 1831, Asa Lawrence, of Roxbury, 
Mass. 

CHILDREN, born at Deerfield, Mass.: 

3233. I. Edward Mills, born Mar. 5, 1824 (T. R.) ; married Lydia Hobson 

Somerby.-f- 

3234. II. Mary Whitney; born Dec. 12, 1825 (T. R.). 

The portrait of MRS. CLARISSA JOHNSON STEBBINS, on another page, 
is from a photograph which was taken January 25, 1896, on her one hun- 
dredth birthday. She was then in possession of all her faculties. She was 
a descendant of the Carvers and Trumbulls of Massachusetts and Connecti- 



3227. 


I. 


3228. 


II. 


3229. 


III. 


3230. 


IV. 


3231. 


V. 


3232. 


VI. 



476 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

cut. Her oldest brother, Asa. was a clergyman, and his son, the Rev. Edward 
Payson Johnson, is pastor of the Old Dutch Reformed Church in Albany, 

N. Y. 

1725. 

I Sol 339 S9 

ELIJAH STEBBINS 7 < Sylvester Stebbins o David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins * 

I Elizabeth Dwelley Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 II 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ( 

son of Sylvester Stebbins and Elizabeth Dwelley. was born April 20. 1793, 
at Conway, Hampshire County, Mass.: died July 3, 1861, at Pike, "Wyoming 
County, N. Y.; married June 10, 1818, to HARRIET LEONARD; born Jan. 
13, 1797, at Conway, Hampshire County, Mass. ; died Mar. 18, 1868, at Pike, 
Wyoming County, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3235. I. Carlos Leonard; born Jan. 11, 1824; married Eleanor Griggs. + 

3236. II. Sylvester L. ; born Apr. 19. 1827; married Martha Smith. 

3237. III. B. Franklin ; born May 6, 1836. 

1727. 

i 801 339 89 

CHESTER STEBBINS 7 - Sylvester Stebbins 6 I 'avid Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

I Elizabeth Dwelley Khoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 J 

John Stebbins a John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ' 

son of Sylvester Stebbins and Elizabeth Dwelley, was born Nov. 8, 1796, 
at Conway. Mass.- died Apr. 7, 1875 (or Mar. 3, 1867), at Hartfield, N. Y. ; 
married Mar. 9, 1826, at York, Livingston County, N. Y., to ANNE WIL- 
LARD, born Apr. 29, 1805, at Zoar, Mass. ; died June 21, 1885, at Hartfield, 
N. Y., who was a daughter of Julius Willard and Susannah Trask. Occu- 
pation, farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Hartfield, 
N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3238. I. George Willard. born Mar. 26, 1828; married Jerusha Spencer.+ 

3239. II. Alice S.; born Nov. 13, 1839; married Johnson Packheurt; Ren- 

olds Adams. 

CHESTER STEBBINS was a pioneer at York, N. Y., and entered land 
there. He lived at York, Pike, Portland and Hartfield, New York. He was 
afflicted with poor eyesight the greater part of his life. 

1729. 

1 SO] 339 89 

ALMERICK STEBBINS" >■ Sylvester Stebbins e David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

) Elizabeth Dwelley Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

on of Sylvester Stebbins and Elizabeth Dwelley, was born Jan. 10, 1803, 
at Conway, Mass.; died July 9, 1854, at Dansville, N. Y. ; married Apr. 16, 





Xo IT> IIOIXIS STBBUINS AXT> WIKE. 



No. 174.1. LYMAN STEBBINS. 





MltS. i:i l/\ H UITKNDAN) STEBBINS. 
Wife of \<i 17 17 



No. :!175. WILLIAM ASIII.L'i STEBBINS. 




No. 1735. 
OLIVKH STEBBINS. 




\u:s i.aika i«i\s\iiii:i: stebbins 

SVlf ' No. 173.">. 



:i244. 


V. 


3245. 


VI. 


3246. 


YII. 


3247. 


VIIT. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 477 

L829 T. R. . a1 Whatley, Mass., to I.YDIA A. BARNARD; born Jan. 25, 
L812, al Whatley. Franklin County, Mass.; died Jan. 31, 1864, at Dansville, 
Livingston County, N. V.. who was a daughter of Ebenezer Barnard and 
Sophia Quinn. Occupation, farmer. Religion, Presbyterian. Settled in 
Dansville, N. V.. aboul 1835. 

CHILDREN : 

3240. I. George Barnard; born -Ian. in (or 23 . 1830; married Lois M. 

Hunt.+ 

3241. II. Augusta S. ; born May 8, 1831; married John Benton, of Dans- 

ville, N. V.: married second, H. M. Moffett, of Morgan, Ohio. 

3242. III. Juliata A.; born Oct. 13, 1832; married Daniel Benton, who 

died in Libby Prison; she married second, Benjamin Van 
Name. 

3243. IV. Calista J.; horn Oct. 19, 1834; married Matthew McKerrow; 

lived at Arcade. \. Y. (1896). 

Martha J.; horn May 9, 1837; married Howard Moffett. 

Edwin; born Aug. 1. 1840; married Alice Adams; lived at At- 
tica. N. V. L896 
James Knox; horn Feb. 8, 1843; married Emma II. Selby.-(- 

Francis B.; horn July 25, 1845. He was a soldier in the 9th 
New York Cavalry, under General Phil. Sheridan, in the 
Shenandoah Valley. He was also a school teacher, and 
died Dec. 9, 1875. 

John Williams; born Jan. 23, 1 S 4^; married Clara Lyon.+ 

Harriet K.; horn May 7. 1850; died July 25, 1853. 

Rose; horn May 2, 1854; died Sept. 23, 1854. 



1734. 

i 803 339 

GEORGE WASHINGTON STEBBINS 7 \ John Stebbins 6 David Stebbins s 

' Sarab Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon 
89 20 4 1 / 

stebbins 4 John Stebblns a rohn ?tel ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Human Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Sanderson, was horn Alar. 12. 1800, at Deer- 
held. Mass.; died Jan. 26, 1876; married Dec. 29, 1825, at Shelby, N. Y., to 
LAURA TOOKER, horn Mar. 1. 1807, at Junius, N. Y.; died Apr. 19. 1891, 
who was a daughter of Reuhen Tooker and Elizabeth Allison. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, Pike, 
Ohio (1875). 

CHILDREN : 

3251. I. William Perry; horn Dec. 7. 1828; married Alary Glime.-f 

3252. II. Ira; killed by accident. 

3253. III. Albert A.; died, aged 17 years. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON STEBBINS removed to Ohio in 1826, locating 
in Wayne County. He began at once to clear a place for a home. While 
he did clearing and logging, Mrs. Stebbins taught school. MR. STEBBINS 



:i24>. 


IX. 


3249. 


X. 


3250. 


XI. 



.A7S STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

was a successful farmer, and had the satisfaction of developing a farm in 
what proved to be one of the most fertile spots in Ohio. 

1735. 

_ 1 S03 330 S9 

OLIVER STEBBINS ' - John Stebbins c David Stebbins B John Stebblns 4 

t Sarah Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 ) 

John Stebblns 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Sanderson, was born Nov. 8, 1801, at Conway, 
Mass. ; died Oct. 23, 1878, at Royalton, Niagara County, N. Y. ; married 
December 20, 1821, at Conway, Mass., to LAURA DINSMORE; born July 
3, 1800, at Conway, Mass.; died Jan. 22, 1875, at Royalton, N. Y. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Politics, republican. Resided at Royalton, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

John ; born Feb. 11, 1824 ; married Charlotte Orendolph. 
George Washington; born Apr. 13, 1827; married Hannah D. 

Gaskill.-f 
Hollis; born Feb. 24, 1829; died aged 22 years. 
Cordelia ; born Dec. 8, 1831 ; married Daniel Dysinger. 
Alvin Dinsmore ; born Dec. 20, 1833 ; married Hannah Greene. + 
Louisa; born Apr. 11, 1835; married William Dysinger. 
Asa D. ; born May 20, 1836; married Sarah Clark. 
William H. : born Dee. 4, 1837; died Jan. 13, 1863. 
Maryette; born Mar. 20, 1839; married John Mack.-f- 

OLIVER STEBBINS, at the age of six years, went to live with some of 
his mother's people, at Conway. Mass. He earned his own living, and when 
nineteen years old went to Barre, Orleans County, New York, where he bought 
a piece of land, on which he built a log house. He cleared part of his land, 
put in some crops, fattened his pork and did his fall work; then he shoul- 
dered his gripsack and traveled back to Massachusetts to claim his promised 
bride. What goods he had were packed on a sled, and he drove to his new 
wilderness home — a distance of about four hundred miles. His furniture, 
which he made himself, consisted of two stools, a table and a bedstead, made 
by boring holes in the logs and driving poles into them. 

He afterwards removed to the town of Royalton, where he lived the bal- 
ance of his life. 

Three of his sons, William, John and Asa D., served in the army during 
the Civil War; William died while in the service. 

1736. 

SHELDON STEBBINS 7 t John StebbinB e David Stebbins 6 John Stebbins t 

I Sarah Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

-'0 4 1 I 

Stebbins 8 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Sanderson, was born May 20. 1803, at Conway, 



3254. 


I. 


3255. 


II. 


3256. 


III. 


3257. 


IV. 


3258. 


V. 


3259. 


VI. 


3260. 


VII. 


3261. 


VIII. 


3262. 


IX. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 479 

Massachusetts; died, 1884, at -Milan, .Mich.; married RACHEL ROLLAND, 
born, 1805, at Tonawanda. N. Y. ; died, 1844, at Ann Arbor, Mich. 

CHILDREN': 

3263. I. Sylvester; born Mar. Is. 1831; married Lucretia D. Collum.+ 

3264. II. C. C; born Aug. 31, 1834; married Henrietta Vogelsang. 

3265. III. Jane; married M. J. Hone. 

3266. IV. Amanda; married Silas Hunt. 

3267. V. Eliza; married Thomas Davis. 

1738. 

J vn:; 3^,9 89 

John Stebbins 6 David Stebbins 5 .Tobn Stebbins 4 

Sarali Sam! Rboda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 1 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

son of John Stebbins and Sarah Sanderson, was born Nov. 17, 1804, at Con- 
way. Mass.-. died Feb. 8. 1876, at Creston, Wayne County. Ohio; married Aug. 
20, 1831, at Seneca, Ontario County, X. V.. to SARAH VEDDER; born Nov. 
13, 1802, at Montgomery County, New York; died Apr. 10. 1887, at Creston, 
Wayne County, Ohio, who was a daughter of Aaron (Arent) Vedder and 
Agnes (Augeniet je i Van Eps. Polities, republican. Resided at Conway. 
Mass.; Ontario and Niagara Counties, New York, and Wayne County, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

3268. I. Gertrude; born Oct. -J'-*. 1832; married Lewis Fraser.+ 

3269. II. Sarah -lane; burn Nov. 7. 1834; married Joseph Henry Ruggles. 



1742. 

i sir; :;.'''i 89 

MARY STEBBINS 7 ■< John Stebbins ' David Stebbins 6 John Stebliins 4 

I Sarah Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 l 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIN 

Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 



JS l I 



daughter of John Stebbins and Sarah Sanderson, was born Apr. 29, 1813, at 
Potter, Yates Co., N. Y. : died July 29, 1852, at Gorham, Ontario Co., N. Y.; 
married Sept. 23, 1832. at Potter, Tates Co., N. Y.. to HIRAM BACON, born 

July 18, 1808, .at Brookfield, Tioga County, Pa.; died March , 1886, at 

Brookfield, Tioga County, Pa.; who was a son of Alvin Bacon and 

Fellows. Occupation, clergyman. Politics, republican. Religion. Free Bap- 
tist. Resided at Potter, Gorham, Bradford and Pultney, New York; and 
Brookfield, Pa. 

CHILDREN : 

3270. I. John Stebbins Bacon; born July 12, 1833: married Sarah H. 

Prentiss, -f- 

3271. II. Roxsena L. Bacon; born Aug. 16. 1835; married John L. Beards- 

ley. 



480 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3272. III. Orin Stebbins Bacon; born .Mar. 29, 1837; married H. Eliza 

Simons. 

3273. IV. Eliza D. Bacon; born Nov. 11, 18:38; married Spencer S. Horton. 

3274. V. Daniel R. Bacon; born Aug. 18, 1840; married Anna E. Stone. 



1745. 

I >■>< >f* 339 89 

LYMAN STEBBINS 7 - David Stebbins 6 David Stebbins G John Stebbins 4 

( Irene Collins Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 > 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins -i ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son (if David Stebbins and Irena Collins, was born Oct. 8, 1799, at Conway, 
Franklin County. .Mass.; died April 21, 1871 (or 1872), at Clinton, Clinton 
County, Iowa; married Mar. 18, 1824, at Middlesex, Yates County, N. Y., to 
ALMIRA EGGLESTON, born Apr. 21, 1806, at Granville, Washington County, 
N. Y. ; died July 16. 1895, at Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, who was 
a daughter of Eliab Eggleston and Lucy Ingraham. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Cleveland, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

Clarissa Jane; horn June 19, 1825; married William Hill.-f- 
David; born Nov. 23, 1828; married Mary Wasson; Elizabeth 

Jane Martin. + 
Eliab ; born Mar. 5, 1831 ; died June 1, 1854. 
Olive Jane; born Apr. 28, 1833; married Julius C. Grumme.-)- 
Martha Annette; horn May 12, 1835; married Charles John 

Thornton. + 
Asenath Ann ; born Apr. 2, 1838 ; married Charles E. Schank ; 

William Doyle. + 
Harriet Almira ; born -rune 11. 1840; married James Sawyer 

Lewis.+ 
Esther Almarett; born Oct. 25, 1842; married Edward Schank. 
Martin Lyman; born Sept. 7, 1845; married Nora Hamblin. 

He was a soldier in the Civil War. 
3284. X. Charles Edward ; born Oct. 19, 1S47 ; married Elizabeth McClin- 

tock.-f 

After his marriage LYMAN STEBBINS resided in Middlesex, New York, 
until 1830, when he removed to Ohio. After living one year in Auburn, hei 
settled at Mantua, Portage County. 

When the lead mining fever broke out in Northern Illinois, he sold his 
I'arm in Mantua and, in 1846, went to Galena, Illinois. It took three weeks 
to make the journey in a covered wagon, which was the usual way of travel- 
ing in those days. They stopped nights at taverns and traveled over "cor- 
duroy roads," through the Maumee Swamp in northwestern Ohio. At one 
place in Indiana they stopped at a log tavern in the wilderness. It was kept 
by a woman who came in from hunting as they arrived, wearing on her 
head a coouskin cap with the tail dangling from it, carrying a gun on her 



:i275. 


I. 


3276. 


TI. 


3277. 


III. 


3278. 


IV. 


3279. 


V. 


3280. 


VI. 


3281. 


VII. 


3282. 


VIII. 


3283. 


IX. 




MUSKS STEBR1 NS 





MRS. SALLY DECKER STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 1 7 IS. 



No. IT."..".. 
MRS. SAMANTIIA STEBBINS TIBBALS. 




ill: STEARNS. 

N"n 17.M. 




SEVENTH GENERATION. 18] 

shoulder and followed by her hounds. The house, which stood in the midst 
of a dense forest, was very old, and the chinking had fallen out from between 
the logs. Beds were made on the floor for the tired children, but they could 
not sleep for the howling of 1 1 1 ♦ - wolves that surrounded the house and 
occasionally would thrust noses and paws through the crevices. The anxious 
parents drew the beds away from the walls and sat up all night to guard 
their little ours. 

They remained in Galena until 1855, but, as the family suffered greatly 
with malaria while there, they removed to Apple River, Illinois. 

MK'. STEBBINS was prominent in church, educational and political affairs, 
ami was greatly respected by all. 11k widow made her home with her 
daughter, Mrs. < Hive < Irumme. 

1747. 

DEXTER STEBBINS 7 •' i >:^i'! David Stebbins o John Stebbins 4 

/ Irene Collins Khoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 > 1 

John Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 

D nder Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of David Stebbins and [rene Collins, was born Oct. 22, 1800 (or 1801), at 
Conway, Mass.. died Feb. 2 (or 5 . 1 S C>; at Sherman, Chautauqua County, 
\. V.; married ELIZA CRITENDAN; born Jan. 22, 1803, at Sherman. Chau- 
tauqua County. \. V.; died Jan. 22 or 17. 1848 . I860, at Sherman. X. Y. 
Occupation, farmer. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Yates County and Sher- 



,.f 



man, X. Y. 



CHILDREN 



3285. I. Cynthia; married Henry Dutton. 

3286. II. John C; born June 20, 1832; married Polly J. Swetland.-f- 

3287. Ill Aaron David; married Ophelia Brownell.+ 

3288. IV. Maria; born Feb. 13, 1837; married John C. Chamberlain. + 

3299. V. Sarah; married Charles Phillips. 

3300. VI. Hiram I).; married Genette Anderson. 



1748. 

, 803 330 89 

MOSES STEBBINS 7 ■ I'.oia si..' ' ci-.. I >avid Stebbins r. .Tobn Stebbins 4 

' Irene Collins Rlioda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 » 1 I 

John Stebbii i Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah- ' 

sun of David Stebbins and Irene Collins, was horn Sept. 8, 1802, a1 Conway, 

Mass.-. died April 15, L884, al Sherman. Chautauqua Co., X. Y. ; married Dec. 

22, 1825, to SALLY DECKER; born Dee. 27, 1805, a1 Penn Yann. Yates 

i o X. Y.. died Aug. 14. 1885, at YVestiield. N. Y.. who was a daughter 

of Lawrence Decker and Phebe - — . Occupation, farmer. Politics, 

republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Sherman, X. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

3301. T. Samuel Ira: horn Jan. 19. 1827; married Lucy D. Fairchild.+ 

31 



3302. 


II. 


3303. 


III. 


3304. 


IV. 


3305. 


V. 


3306. 


VI. 


3307. 


VII. 


3308. 


VIII. 



482 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Phebe Harriet; born Apr. 13, 1829; married Aretus Graham. 

Richard Henry; born Aug. 18, 1831; married Mary Phelps. 

William Lawrence; born Apr. 4, 1835; married Sarah Sweet- 
land.+ 

Rachel Jane; born Apr. 1, 1838; married Henry Hubbard. + 

David Harrison; born July 4, 1840; married Maggie Colbourn 
(or Coborn). He was a soldier in Company H., 112th Regi- 
ment, N. Y. Volunteers, in the Civil War. 

John. 

Calista Electa-, born Dec. 30, 1843; married John Martindale.-r- 
3309. IX. Remember Samuel ; born Oct. 10, 1847 ; married Mary Hutch. 



1749. 

1 805 339 89 

LOREN STEBBINS 7 < David Stebbins 6 David Stebbins r. John Stebbins 4 

I Irene Collins Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

son of David Stebbins and Irene Collins, was born Oct, 27, 1804. at Conway, 
Mass. ; died July 20, 1889, at Sherman, Chautauqua County, N. Y. ; married 

Feb. 16, 1828, at — , Yates Co., N. Y., to EUNICE WILLARD, born 

Sept. 13, 1809, at Zoar, Mass.; died Feb. 27, 1881, at Sherman, X. Y., who 
was a daughter of Julius Willard and Susanah Trask. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, republican. Religion, Baptist, Resided at Sherman, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3310. I. Safronia; born Nov. 24, 1829; married Francis H. Chappel.+ 

3311. II. Ann; married George Tarbell; lived at Corry, Pa. 

3312. III. Elvira; married Myron H. Eggleston. 

3313. IV. Martha Jane; died Feb. 12, 1869; aged 31. 

3314. V. Julius ; enlisted Aug. 27, 1862, in the 112th Regiment ; died May 

31, at Suffolk, Va,, while in the service. 

3315. VI. Carlos; born Jan. 12, 1844: married Lydia Bunker. -f- 

LOREN STEBBINS, after a brief residence in Vermont and in Yates and 
Livingston counties, N. Y., removed in 1828 to Sherman, near Waite's Cor- 
ners. In 1873 he removed to the village where he lived until his death. 

The Free Baptist Church of Sherman, N. Y.. was organized in 1835 by 
Elder Levi Rexford. The persons constituting the church at its organiza- 
tion were : 

Dexter Stebbins and Eliza, his wife; Moses Stebbins; Samantha Stebbins; 
LOREN STEBBINS; Irene Stebbins, who was the mother of Dexter, Moses, 
Samantha and LOREN STEBBINS. Among its early members was Sally 
Stehhins, wife of Moses Stebbins. The first clerk was Dexter Stebbins, and 
the present clerk is Aaron Stebbins. The first deacon was LOREN STEB- 
BINS, who held the office until the time of his death. He was the first 
member of the Stebbins family to settle in Chautauqua county. LOREN, 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 4S3 

Dexter and Moses boughl their land from the Holland Land Company, which 
bought all of Chautauqua county from the government. 

After his marriage, LOREN STEBBINS, accompanied by his wife, removed 
to Chautauqua county, New York, making the journey of almost one hun- 
dred and fifty miles, through an almost unbroken wilderness, with an ox 
team, having a cow following. They settled on a farm one-half mile south 
of Waite's Corners, now owned by their son. Mr. Carlos Stebbins. Soon after 
coming to the new home Mrs. Stebbins made a profession of religion, and 
when the Free Will I'.aptist Church of Sherman. X. V., was organized in 
1835, she became one of its members and remained ;i faithful worker in the 
church until the end of her life. 



1751. 

CALISTA STEBBINS 7 David Stebbins o David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins i 

I Irene Collins Khoda Sheldon I [annab Allen 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarab I 

daughter of David Stebbins and Irene Collins, was born Jan. 13, 1809, at 
Conway, Mass.; died Feb. -i'.. 1870, al Sherman. Chautauqua County, N. V. ; 
married at Middlesex, Yates County, X. Y.. to SYLVESTER STEARNS; 
horn May 6, 1803, at Charlemont, Mass.; died June 23, 1883, al Sherman, 
X. V.. who was a son of Joshua Stearns and Lydia Mitchel. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Orthodox. Resided at Sherman, 
X. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

3316. I. Esther Stearns; horn Oct. 24, 1829; married Charles Culver. 

3317. II. Lydia Stearns; horn Feb. 2, 1832; married Joseph Skinner. 
Xtts. III. Alonzo David Stearns; horn Nov. 5, 1833; married Jane Ander- 

son.-f- 

3319. IV. William J. Stearns; horn Nov. L'4. 1835; married Mary Edwards. 

iiol'it. V. Samantha Stearns; born June 25, 1842; married Lyman Rex- 
ford. + 

3321. VI. Sylvester Stearns; bora Apr. 10, 1847; died Dec. 7. 1851. 

WILLIAM J. STEARNS served through the war of the Rebellion as a 
member of Company 11, llJth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. 

SYLVESTER STEARNS settled in Sherman, New York, taking up a 
one hundred and twenty-live acre trad of dense forest. He cleared a place 
on which he built a log house, then began clearing the rest of the farm. In 
the meantime he manufactured salt or potash in order to pay his taxes and 
other expenses. He often made a journey on foot through the woods to 
Westfield — a distance of seventeen miles — to have an ax "jumped," the 
nearest forge being at that place. On these trips he would carry a bag of 
maple sugar on his back, which was taken in payment for the work done on 
the ax. The Indians and wild animals being plentiful, this journey was a 
verv hazardous undertaking. 



484 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1752. 

_ „ i S05 339 8n 

ALFRED STEBBINS 7 David Stebbins 6 David Stebblns s John Stebbins 4 

I Irene Collins Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of David Stebbins and Irene Collins, was born April 10, 1810, at Conway, 
Franklin Comity .Mass.; died May (i, 1884, at Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio; 
married Feb. 15, 1832, at Rushville, Yates County, X. Y., to ELIZA FAN- 
NING, born Aug;. 18, 1811 (or 1809), at Rushville (or Canandaigua), N. Y. ; 
died May 23, 1880, at Bellevue, Ohio, who was a daughter of William Fan- 
ning and Sarah . Occupation, fanner. Politics, republican. Re- 
ligion, Baptist. Resided at Townsend, Ohio. 

CHILDREN: 

3322. I. Calista; born July 15, 1833; married Delos Eaton. 

3323. II. Julia; born July 12, 1836; married Samuel Nims. 

3324. III. Cornelia; Apr. 8, 1840; Samuel Stevens.+ 

3325. IV. Sabra; born May 24, 1S45; married David Barnard Nims.+ 

1755. 

i 8i ).". :;:;'.i so 

SAMANTHA STEBBINS" -David Stebb ins o David Stebbins r. John Stebbins i 

i Irene Collins Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

•JO 4 1 1 

John Stebbins 3 . 1, >hn Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

daughter of David Stebbins and Irene Collins, was born Aug. 16, 1817, at 
Middlesex. Yates Co., N. Y. ; married Jan. 17, 1835. at Sherman, Chautauqua 
Co., N. Y., to HIRAM TIBBALS, born Feb. 3, 1810, at Rochester, N. Y. ; 
died May 30, 1882, a1 Sherman. Chautauqua County, N. Y.. who was a son 
of Thaddius Tibbals and Sina Lapum. Occupation, fanner. Politics, repub- 
lican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Sherman, N T . Y. No children. 

1759. 

\ 807 339 s r t 

CHAUNCEY STEBBINS 7 i Chester Stebbins 6 David Stebbins o John Stebbins 4 

I Nancy Bnrroi Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 ) 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Chester Stebbins and Nancy Burroughs, was born Mar. 21, 1S07, at 
Conway, Mass.; died Dec. 30, 1849, at Ionia. Ionia County, Michigan; mar- 
ried Nov. 15, 1827, at Conway. Franklin County, Mass., to SOPHIA RICK, 
bom Nov. I'd. 1809, at Franklin Co., Mass.; died Apr. 7. ISO."), at Ionia, Mich.. 
who was a daughter of Benjamin Rice and Anna Monard. Occupation, farm- 
ing and dairying. Politics, whig. Religion, protestant. Resided at Conway, 
Mass.; Clinton County and Ionia, Michigan. 

CHILDREN : 

3326. I. Marietta Augusta: born Mar. 6, 1829; married Sanford A. 

Yeomans. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 485 

3327 11. Seymour Mills; born July 4. 1831; married Ruth Ann Gibson.-f- 

III. Armanella; bom N'ov. 19, Is:'.:!: married Hiram Mnss. 

3329. IV. Rebecca ; died 

3330. V. Chauncey; married Rebecca Kimball. Hi- died in 1876. 

3331. VI. George; born March 11. 1840; married Eleaner H. Harden- 

burg. • 

3332. \'ll. Chester 11.; married Emmaline Pike; Bertha Porter.+ 

3333. VIII. Julia A.; married Andrew J. U"^. 

IX. Alberl Benjamin; born N'ov. 22; married Emeline Jepson. 

i HAUNCEY M. STEBBINS, accompanied by his wife and his father and 
mother, left Conway, Mass.. in the early '30's, to seek their fortunes in 
Michigan. A log house and barn were built upon a little clearing in the 

tse woods of the eastern pari of what is now tie' city of [onia. Later, 
they removed to Clinton County, where he served as supervisor of Essex 
Township. Ionia again claimed these sturdy pioneers and they located upon 
land now owned by the state for the [louse of Correction and Asylum for 
Criminal Insane. They bravely all the hardships incident to pioi 

life. 

1763. 

ISRAEL STEBBINS stebbins i 

l lannah Allen 

John S John ' ROWLAND STEBBINS I 

I'orol <ler Widow Anne Munden ' 

son id' Ralph St'-liliins and Sub derson, was horn Mar. Id. 1812, at 

Conway, Mass.; died July ■">. 1866, aged 56, at Milwaukee, Wis.; married 

to DOROTHY ALUS; born al I ISIS, at Conway. Mass.; died N'ov. 15, 

1893, who was a daughter of II. 1). Allis. Occupation, hotelkeeper. 

I IIILDREN: 

3335. I. Frank; horn . 1840; die, I young. 

16 II. Marietta E. ; horn Sept. 16, 1-11: married Cyrus Pingree; Daniel 

W. Fowler. + 
17. 111. Harriett Sophia; horn Sept. i-'7. 1843; married Chandler Waldo 
Kibhee.-|- 
IV. Willie; died young. 

1765. 

S10 339 89 

SUBMIT STEBBINS 7 Ralph Stebbins o Oavid Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

Submit Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

-II 4 1 i 

Tohn Stehl i John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Ainu- Munden Sarah * 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Submit Sanderson, was born at Conway, 



486 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Mass.; died Sept. 16, 1840; married AUSTIN LEE; horn Apr. 13, 1811; died 
.Mar. 4, 1861, who was a son of Eber Lee of Conway, Mass., and Esther May. 

CHILDREN : 

3339. 1. Clarissa Lee; born June 2, 18:i — ; married George Painter; lives 

at Colerain, Mass. 

1767. 

SARAH STEBBINS T -| Ralph Stebbins 6 David Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

( Submit Sanderson Rboda Sheldon Hannah Allen 

20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIXS 1 
Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Submit Sanderson, was born at Deerfield, 

Mass.: died , 1872; married to JOHN GORLAND. She married second, 

ALBERT (or AMBROSE) JONES; born about 1800, son of Russell Jones 
and Charlotte Newcomb. She had two children by first marriage and two 
children by second marriage. 

1768. 

I SlO "i'iO 

OLIVE SANDERSON STEBBINS ' - Ralph Stebbins g David Stebbins 5 

f Submit Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon 

89 20 4 1 1 

John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 la iwr.AND STEBBINS 1 V- 

Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Submit Sanderson, was born at Conway, 
Mass.; died - — . 1876; married to BENJAMIN JACKSON. Had two sons 
and three daughters. 

1769. 

( SlO *^Q 

CHARLES HITCHCOCK STEBBINS 7 \ Ralph Stebbins 6 David Stebbins 5 

I Submit Sanderson Rhoda Sheldon 
89 20 4 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 John Stebbins a John Stebums 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

s if Ralph Stebbins and Submit Sanderson, was born May 24, 1823, at 

Conway, Mass.; died , 1880; married Oct. 16, 1846, at Cumberland, 

R. [., to CHARLOTTE ELLEN JENKS; born May 10, 1825, at Medway, 
Norfolk County, Mass., who was a daughter of Lewis Jenks and Ann Eliza 
Weatherhead, Occupation, wood and coal dealer. Politics, republican. Re- 
ligion, Spiritualist. Resided at Franklin, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3340. I. Ellen Submit; born Oct, 13, 1849; married Lewis R. Whitaker.+ 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 487 

1770. 



••} 



I 810 130 

MARIETTA AUGUSTA STEBBINS ■ \ Ralph Stebblns a David Stebbins ( 

( Submit Sanderson Khoda Sheldon 

89 20 4 1 

John Stebbins 4 John Stebblns 3 John Stebbins 2 la >WLAND STEBBINS 

Hannah Allen Dorothy Alexander Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Siunl.it Sanderson, was born at Conway, 

.Mass.: married AUSTIN WELLS. Residence, Gi afield, Mass., Federal 

Streel 

1781. 

CI A T. A TI TZ-WTT-in - \ 813 365 98 

SARAH JONES ' -J Isaac Jones 6 John Jones 5 Mindwell Stebbins 4 

I Mary 1'ond Hannah Bassett Rev. John Jones 

24 4 li 

Benoni Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 

Mary (Broughton) Bennet Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Isaac Jones and .Mary Pond, was born May 14. 1790, at Milford, 
Conn., died November 19, 1868, married Dec. 1. 1808, at Milford, Conn., to 
ROBERT CARTER MEADOWS, born June 19, 1780, at Liverpool, England, 
died Aug. 22, 1827. 

CHILDREN : 

3341. I. Robert Meadows, bom June 19, 1810. 

3342. II. Eliza Ann Meadows, horn July 19, 1812. 

3343. III. William Meadows, born July 16, 1814. 

3344. IV. Sarah Maria Meadows, born June 20, 1817, married Thomas 

Ewen. 

3345. V. Mary Green Meadows, horn Oct. 16, 1819, married James M. 

Hoggan.-f- 

3346. VI. Susan Hubbard Meadows, horn June 11, 1822, married Benja- 

min I'urdy. 

3347. VIT. James Samuel Meadows, born Feb. 4. 1826. 



1791. 






831 371 101 



ESTHER SANFORD 7 ■< Ann Stebbins c Theophilus Stebblns 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

/ Eli Sanford Ann Couch Sarah Mead 

24 4 II 

Benoni Stebblns 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah — \ 

daughter of Ann Stebbins and Eli Sanford. was born Aug. 18, 1787, at West 
Redding. Fairfield County. Conn., died November 8, 1867, at West Redding 
Ridge, Conn., married to AARON PERRY, horn Sept. 4, 1782, at Sanford 
Station, Fairfield County, Conn., died Oct. 31, 1858. 

CHILDREN : 

3348. I. David Perry, born Nov. 12, 1806, married Lydia Riehmond.+ 

3349. II. Andrew S. Perry, born Feb. 8. 1812, died Mar. 16, 1880, unmar- 

ried. 



488 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



1792. 



STEBBINS SANFORD 7 Ann Stebbins c 

/ Eli Sanford 

24 4 

Benoni Stebbins3 Thomas Stebbins - 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Mimden 

son of Add Stebbins ;uk1 Eli Sanford, died 



373 
Theophilus Stebbins 5 
Ann Couch 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Sarah ) 



1(11 
Benjamin Stebbins 4 
Sarah Mead 



-, 1872. 



CHILDREN : 



3350. I. George II. Sanford, married Margaret 

3351. II. Ann M. Sanford, married Edwin Godfrey. 



1794. 



832 



FANNY STEBBINS 7 \ sn 

/ Eunice Whitlock 
24 -1 



371 101 

Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 
Ann Couch Sarah Mead 

1 / 

Benonl Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Muuden Sarah \ 

daughter of Simeon Stebbins and Eunice Whitlock, was born May 6, 1793, at 
Ridgefield, Conn., married to Charles Wooster. 

CHILDREN : 
:!3o2. I. Charles P. "Wooster. Brevet Captain in United States Army. 



1797. 



REBECCA COUCH 

24 
Benoni Stebbins 3 



S33 
Abigail Stebbins a 
Thomas Couch 
-1 
John Stebbins 2 



Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 



371 
Theophilus Stebbins 5 
Ann Couch 
1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 



101 

Benjamin Stebbins 4 
Sarah Mead 



daughter of Abigail Stebbins and Thomas Nash Couch, was born June 19, 
1788, at Redding, Fairfield County. Conn., died Sept. 4, 1863, married Sept. 
1'!). 1811, to JAMES DENISON, born Mar. 13, 1771), at New London, Conn., 
• lied - — , 1853, at Redding, Fairfield County, Conn. Occupation, farmer and 
merchant. Politics, winy, republican. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at 
Lansingburg, N. Y., Redding, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

3353. I. Abigail Jane Denison, born Aug. 6, 1812, married Captain Jo- 

seph Jennings, lived at Southport, Conn., in 1880. 

3354. II. William Denison, born Jan. 6, 1814, died Apr. 10, 1814. 

3355. IIT. James Couch Denison. born Jan. 12, 1815, married Margrette H. 

Jackson. -4- 

3356. IV. William Thomas Denison, born July 14, 1817, died Mar. 3, 1891, 

unmarried. 

3357. V. Mary Ann Denison, born Dec. 10, 1819, died May 22, 1894, un- 

married. 
VI. Elizabeth Stebbins Denison, born Oct. 27, 1822, married Julius 
S. Morehouse. + 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 4-:. 

3359. VII. Clarissa Dougrej Denison, born Sept. 26, 1826, married William 

C. Morehouse. 

1799. 

i - ::7l 10] 

NASH COUCH 7 Abigail Si ins= imin Stebbl 

' Thomas L'i Sarah Mead 

24 t l . 

Benoni Stcliblns 8 ROWLAND STEBBINS 

Widow Hannah Edwards tt'idu \ 

son of Abigail Stebbins and Thomas Nash Couch, was horn Oct. 7. 1794, 

probably al Redding, Conn., died - — , 1879, married to MARY . 

R sided al Redding Ridge, < !onn. 

CHILDREN: 

3360. 1. William Couch. 

3361. II. Henry Couch, married Julia . 



1362. 111. Jane A. Couch, married Aaron Sherwood. 



1802. 



DAVID STEBBINS 7 n 

' Sarah C'o> i 



3363. 


I 


3364. 


II. 


3365. 


III. 


3366. 


IV 



-'I I 1 / 

ins- John Stebbins J ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow inne Munden s I 

son of David Stebbins and Sarah Cowdry, was born Mar. 23, 1798, al New 
York. X. V., died Dor. 11. 1873, al Southport, Conn., married Oct. 31, 1837, 
at Hartford, Conn., to CATHERINE McIXTYRE, born Feb. 21, 1811, died 

Nov. l':;. 1848, at Hartford, Conn., who was a daughter of John Mclntyre ami 
Sally Whit,-. 

CHILDREN: 

David, horn Oct. 9, 1838, died Nov. 21, 1-11. 

James, born Feb. ■'•. 1-4(1, married Mary Ann Davies.4- 

Theapolis, horn Aug. 17. 1841, died Nov. 11. 1862. 

Ellen Couch, horn Feb. 10, 1843, married Charles Curtis. Henry 

Pratt, lived at Windsor. Conn., in 1880. Sim died Dee. 12, 

1898. 
1367 V. Catherine Louisa, horn -Inly :i(t. 1S44. married Royal G. Skiff. -f 

DAVID STEBBINS wont to Now York City in his early manhood and 
was for many years engaged in the wholesale grocery business. 

1805. 

ELIZABETH COWDRY STEBBINS 7 j David Stebhfns o Theophlhfslcebblns o 

' Sara h < 'owdry Ann Conch 

nu ^4 4 li 

Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins a John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

daughter of David Stebbins and Sarah Cowdry. was horn May 14. 1807 died 

Nov. 16, 1831, married to EDWARD CORNING. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

I. J. L lard Corning, married Ellen S. - — , lived at 206 Union 

Street. Brooklyn, X. Y., 1880. 

3369. II. Jasper E. Corning, married Anna M. , lived at Rye, N. Y., 

in 1880. 

1807. 

JANE B. STEBBINS 7 David Stebbins 6 Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

( Sarah Cowdry Ann Couch Sarah Mead 

24 4 11 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Widow Hannah Edwards Wiilnw Anne Mimden Sarah ) 

daughter of David Stebbins and Sarah Cowdry, was probably born in New 
York City, married Feb. 20, 1834, to ASA BIGELOW, born Oct. 10, 1794, at 
Colchester, X. Y., died Apr. 5, 1882, at Brooklyn, N. Y., who was a son of 
Asa Bigelow and Lydia Newton. Occupation, cotton broker, fire insurance 
agent. Resided in 1880 at 110 Second Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3370. I. Helen Ann Bigelow, born Dec. 8, 1834, married Sept. 26, 1855, 

Daniel Saft'ord. 

3371. II. -lane Stebbins Bigelow, born Nov. 3, 1837, married Charles A. 

Denny. 

3372. III. Mary DePorest Bigelow, born Mar. 17, 1840, married Daniel 

Denny. 

3373. IV. Fanny Dwight Bigelow, born June 24, 1846, married Henry C. 

Hurlburt. 

3374. V. Theophilus Stebbins Bigelow, born Aug. 19, 1849. 

3375. VI. Irene Bigelow, born Oct. 6, 1851. 

Prom ASA BIGELOW was born in what was long known as the "Old Man- 

sion." three and one-half miles south of Colchester Borough, and was edu- 
cated at Baron Academy. Though the large homestead with the numerous 
farm hands and colored servants, and the various occupations of an old 
time estate consisting of four separate farms, blacksmith shop, cooper shop, 
saw mill, orchards, Hocks and herds were always entertaining to him, yet 
the active farm work was never much to his taste, and when about sixteen 
years of age he entered the dry goods store of a relative at Xorwich, Conn., 
in the capacity of clerk. After a short experience he resigned this position 
—much to the regret of his employer — and accepted another in Hartford. 

After spending a few years in Hartford, he was invited to Savannah, 
Georgia, where, as well as in the city of Augusta, he became known among 
the cotton planters as a most active, courteous and successful man of 
business. His connection with the cotton trade — then rapidly rising into 
its wide importance — finally took him to New York, where he continued in 
business for more than fifty years, first as a cotton broker and afterwards 
as agent for fire insurance companies. 

MR. BIGELOW was a member and one of the founders of the Mercer 






SEVENTH GENERATION, 491 

Street Presbyterian church of New York. He removed to Brooklyn, where 
all the latter years of his life were passed. 

JANE B. STEBBINS was the daughter of an old and highly respected 
New York merchant, who is now (1888) living, as are four or five of his 
daughters and one son. 

1808. 

ANNA BURT 7 Sarah Stebbins a Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin stebbins 4 

/ Asa Hurt Ann Couch Sarah Mead 

24 4 II 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Sarah Stebbins and Asa Burt, died in , 1S7S. married to 

GABRIEL F. MOTT. 

CHILDREN: 

3376. I. Ella M. Mott, born - — , married Lloyd W. Berry. 

3377. II. Sarah A. Mott, married Oliver R. Mumford. 

3378. III. John II. Mott. married .lane A. . 

337ft. IV. Geor.e-e 1>. Mott. unmarried. 



1810. 

«.«■• «.««..* ., ... ( 836 371 101 

GEORGE BURT '< Sarah Stehblns'; Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins i 

I ^sa Burt ^nn Couch Sara li Mead 

24 4 ll 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah- \ 

son of Sarah Stebbins and Asa Burt, was born January 26, 1806, at Lansing- 
burg, N. Y., died July — , 1888, at Henry, Marshall County, 111., married 

June, 1833, at Hartford, Conn., to JERUSIIA Sl'KXCER, born , 1800, 

at Hartford, Conn., died Nov. '23, 1882, near Henry. 111. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, democrat. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Henry, 111. 

CHILDREN : 

33MI I. John Spencer Burt, born Mar. 16, 1834, married Julia Chap- 

man, -f- 

George Burt, born June, 1836, married Cornelia Burt. 

Clarence E. Burt, born Feb. 6, 1840, married Maria . 

Cornelia E. Burt, born Feb. 6, 1840, married George Lossee. 
3384. V. Elizabeth Burt, born 1843. .lied 1st;:;. 

1812. 

CORNELIA ELLEN BURT 7 \ Sarah Stebbins 6 Theophilus Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

( Asa Burt Ann Couch Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 
Benoni Stebbins 3 .Tohn Stebbins 2 R< (WLAND STEBBIN 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 



3381. 


II. 


3382. 


III. 


3383. 


IV. 



ISi [■ 



(laughter of Sarah Stebbins and Asa Burt, was born , 1814, at Lan- 

singburg, N. Y., died September — , 1859, married , 1842, at Can- 



492 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

ion. Fulton County, 111., to EDWAKDS WEEKS WEST, born Sept. — , 
1812, at Connecticut, died May 15, 1889, at Jacksonville, 111. Occupation, 
teacher. Polieties, republican. Religion, Baptist. 

CHILDREN : 

:;:;<). 1. Abbie West, horn July 1!). 1844, unmarried, lives at Canton, 111. 

3386. 11. Edward 1'. West, horn Sept. 23, 1847; dead. 

1816. 

i s.is :;t:; 101 

LEWIS STEBBINS 7 Nehemiah Stebbins e Nehemiah Stebbins o Benjamin Stebbins * 

I Elizabeth Lloyt Sarah Jessup Sarah Mead 

24 4 II 

Renoni Stebbins 3 .Tohn Stebbins 2 R( IWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah — ) 

s f Nehemiah Stebbins and Elizabeth lloyt, was born -Ian. 14. 1779, at 

South Salem. X. Y., died Sept. 5, 1865, at Dowagiac, Michigan, married 
Dee. — , 1799, between Christmas and Now Year's, at Patterson, Dutchess 
I ounty, X. Y., to SARAH DELAVAX. horn Mar. 29, 17s:,. at Patterson, 
X. Y., died Sept. 14. 1862, at Dowagiac, Mich., who was a daughter of Na- 
thaniel Delavan and Alary Thompson. Occupation, farmer, currier and tan- 
ner. 

CHILDREN : 

3387. I. Nehemiah Delavan. born Feb. 27, 1802, married Eliza 

Wlute.-j- 

3388. II. Elizabeth Mary, horn Oct. 1, 1803, died Sept. 1. 1831. 

3389. III. Pierre Alonzo, born July 8, 1805, married Almira Brundage.-f- 

3390. IY. Laura Eugenie, born Nov. :!. 1807, did Oct. 1, 1831. 

3391. Y. Edward Fitzallen, horn June 23, 1809, married Mrs. Mary 

M. Wisner, Mary A. Alberton, Frances A. (Mears) Steb- 
bins. -4- 

3392. VI. Theodore Thompson, bom Oct, 14. 1810, married Emily Wood- 

ruff Hastings.-f- 

3393. VII. Frederick Richards, horn Dec. 28, 1812, died June 19. 1815. 

3394. VIII. Frederick Augustus, horn .Juno 14, 1818, married Ellen M. 

Hall.-f 

3395. IX. Richard Nelson, horn Feb. 4. 1819, married Martha Beers.+ 

3396. X. Francis Lewis, horn July 21, 1821, married Cornelia May- 

nard. 

3397. XI. Henry Walls born June 7, 1824, married Frances A. 

Mears.+ 

3398. XII. Emily Sarah, born May 31, 1830. 

LEWIS STEBBINS purchased a small place consisting of twenty-five 
acres of land in the town of Beekman, Dutchess County, X. Y.. which had 
a site for a tan-yard thereon, where he could pursue his calling to advan- 
tage, he being a tanner and currier of leather, and a shoemaker, both of 
which were considered necessary for a complete tradesman. Here intem- 
perance and otlef vices prevailed to an alarming extent, and he, with two 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 493 

or three others, formed the first temperance society in that county at a 
time when there were not more than three or four such societies in the 
state. 

Here he lived until 1M7. when he removed with his family to Seipio 
(now Ledyard . Cayuga County, X. Y.. and purchased a farm about a mile 
from the village of Aurora. He remained there until 1823, then removed 
to Jerusalem (in Bluff Poinl . Yates County, N. Y„ where he resided until 
L837. 

He removed from Yates County, X. Y.. in the month of November, 1837, 
to Kalamo, Baton County, Mich., and lived there until 1856, then sold his 
farm and remove,! to Dowagiac, Cass County, Mich. 

The two principles — patriotism and religion — were closely allied in his 
heart, and his whole life was a demonstration of the fact thai these two 
principles are not incompal ible. 

FRANCIS L. STEBBINS went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he com- 
menced and was. in 1863, still engaged in the mercantile business. 

1817. 

, 838 373 loi 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS 7 N'ehi l Stebblns 5 Benjamin Stebblns « 

I Klizabetl i!i .Tessup Sarab Mead 

24 t 1 i 

Benonl Stebblns 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Nehemiah Stebbins and Elizabeth Hoyt, was horn . 178 — , 

at South Salem. X. Y.. died Apr. — . 1854, at, South Salem. X. Y.. married to 
ENOCH BOUTON, born about 1770 at South Salem or Boutonville, X. Y.. 
who was a son of Dea. Daniel Bouton and Sarah . Resided at Bou- 
tonville, X. Y. 

CHILDREN, all born at Boutonville: 

3399. I. Eunice Bouton, born about 1796. married Lewis Ambler, of 

Katonah, X. Y. 

3400. II. Elizabeth Bouton, born Apr. 9. 1S01, married Warren Hoyt. 

3401. III. Daniel Bouton, married Lydia Ann Newman. 

3402. IV. Lewis Bouton. married -lane Hunt. Elizabeth Woodruff, Lou- 

isa Hanna. 

3403. V Sally Bouton, married Rev. Jarvis Stebbins.-f 

3404. VI. Clara Bouton, married David Newman. 

3405. VII. Gilbert Bouton. married Hannah Conklin. 

3406. VIII. John Bouton, born Aug. 27, 1818, married Abigail McDuffe. 

1821. 

, 830 ■'■■ 101 

LEWIS STEBBINS ' - Leu is Stebhins • Benjamin Stebblns t 

I [Ian nab Domett Sarab .Tessup Sarah Mead 

24 i 1 I 

Benoni Stebblns 3 .Tobn Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden S ' 

son of Lewis Stebbins and Hannah Doggett, was born Nov. 24. 1788, at Pat- 
terson, Putnam Co., X. Y.. died duly 6, 1868. at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., X. Y., 



INSl I 



494 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

married Sept, 19. 1816, at Patterson, N. Y„ to RHODA COLLINS ARNOLD, 
born July 5, 1794, at Patterson, N. Y., died Jan. 11, 1835. at Ithaca. Tomp- 
kins County. N. Y., who was a daughter of David Arnold and Mary Collins. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

3407. I. "William E., born Aug. 6, 1817, married Lucetta Abel. 

3408. II. Mary A., born Jan. 23, 1820, unmarried. 

3409. III. Julia E., born Jan. 15, 1826, married Alexander Pear. 

[See Unidentified L.] 



1827. 

I 840 373 101 

SAMUEL STEBBINS" < Samuel Stebbins 6 Nehemiah Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

( Mary Seofield Sarah Jessup Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 
Itenoni Stebbins 3 .John Stebbins -' ROWLAND STEBBI1 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Mary Seofield, was born at Patterson. Putnam 
Co., N. Y.. died Jan. 28. 1874, at Danbury, Fairfield Co., Conn., married 
MARY STARR, of Danbury, Conn., born June 1, 1803, died Jan. 26, 1827. 
He married second SALLY ANN BARNUM, of Southeast New York, born 
Oct. 20, 1806, died Sept. 5, 1837. He married third ISABELLA MORGAN, 
of New York City, died Apr. 4, 1883, age about 88 years. Occupation, mer- 
chant. Politics, democrat. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Danbury, Conn. 

CHILDREN: 

3410. I. Son, born ■ — , 1826, died Dee. 23, 1826, aged four months, 

five days. 

3411. II. Samuel, born Jan. 4, 1831, died Dec. 31, 1839. 

• 1412. III. Amos Nehemiah, born Apr. 16, 1833, married Augusta Meeker. + 

3413. IV. Mary Frances, born about July, 1837, married Cyrus Ferris. 

Both dead. 

3414. Y. Samuel, born Mar. 17, 1843, married Ida Beers, of Richmond, 

Va. He died Apr. 22, 1890. lie had one child, Marie, who 
died before him. 

SAMUEL STEBBINS and his son, Amos X.. carried on a general busi- 
ness, including groceries, builders' hardware, and until after the Civil War, 
dry vjxiiIs. They also owned extensive lumber yards. They were both rec- 
ognized as leading business men of Danbury. Conn. MR. STEBBINS was 
of the corporators of the Union Savings Bank, in July. 1867, being elected 
president at thai time, which office he held until his death. For many years 
In was also president of the Danbury 6;is Company, and to the day of his 
death was a prominenl citizen and a large holder of real estate. 






m 



No. is-'.i. 
i:i:\.i \ \i i\ ,n:ssir STEBBJ \s 



MRS BENJAMIN .TESSUr STEBBINS. 
Wil ' N'o. 1S20. 




i i"\n:s ri; \i> of No is.", S'ATIIAN cnULU si 1:1:1:1 n s 

Itidsietieid, ' onn. 

This house \\:is occu] I lij (he Stebbins rnmilj al Ihe til r 

devolution in (he Stebbins meadow, ills] heyond iliis liouse, 

ienernl \\ Her was shot by • 1 1 • - British. The exterior of the house 

I'll modernized, bill the interior remains the kj Ii \v:is 

hi' ■■■■-■ 1 1 r • > - > • ■'■ of N'athan tbmid SI. -I. I. ins. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 495 

1829. 

BENJAMIN JESSUP STEBBINS 7 j Samuel sfebbins • N>hemiaj/s?ebbins 5 

/ Mary Scofleld Small Jessup 

mi 24 4 ! , 

Benjamin Stebblna * Benoni Strbblns 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Aunv Munden Sarah f 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Mary Scofield, was born Sept. 22, 1804. at Paw- 
lint:. Dutchess Co., X. V.. died Feb. 6, 1885, at Pawling, N. Y„ married Dec. 
21, 1851, at Pawling, X. V.. to CATHERINE MARIA PUGSLEY, born Apr. 
15, 1824, at Patterson. Putnam County. X. Y., who was a daughter of Ben- 
jamin Pugsley and Polly Crosby. Occupation, farmer. Polities, republi- 
can. Resided at Patterson, X. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3415. I. Mary Jane, born Feb. 1, 1854, married Rev. Arthur Requa.+ 

1833. 

ABIGAIL ADAMS 7 J Nancy Stebbins « Nehemiah Stebbim Benjamin Stebbins * 

I Nathan Adams Abigail Brooks Sarah Mead 

-i 4 l I 

Benonl Stebbln John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarab t 

daughter of Nancy Stebbins and Nathan Adams, was born Feb. 6, 1806, at 
South Salem, Westchester County. X. V.. died Jan. 9, 1898, married to JAMES 
WILLIAMSON, born at New York City, died Sept. 7, 1894. Resided at 
Boutonville, South Salem. 

CHILDREX: 

3416. I. George Williamson, born Feb. 19, 1836, married Mary Elizabeth 

Smith.-f 

■1417. II. Ji -s II. Williamson, born Sept. 6, 1838. 

1839. 

WILLIAM BLATCHLEY SMITH 7 j Clara Stebbins a Nehemlah 3 Stebbins 5 

I Blatchley Smith Abigail Brooks 

101 -'4 4 1 l 

Benjamin Stebbins * Benonl Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 1:1 iWlanii stebbins 1 
Sa rah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Clara Stebbins an. I Blatehley Smith, was born Dee. 4, 1822, at South 
Salem, Westchester County. X. Y.. married May 27, 1853, at Weston, Fair- 
field County, Conn., to LOUISA STURGES, born Aug. 6, 1830, at Weston, 
Conn., died Apr. 14, 1865, at Redding, Conn., who was a daughter of John 
Robert Sturges and Fanny Hull. Residence, Cannon, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

Sarah Adell Smith, born June 27. L854, married Wilbur Sturges. 
Fanny Bell Smith, born July 15, 1859, married Floyd Godfrey. 
William Theron Smith, born Dee. 22, 1861, died Mar. 24, 1864. 
Herbert Clinton Smith, born I 25, 1869, died June 8. 1870. 



3418. 


I. 


3419. 


IT. 


3420. 


III. 


3421. 


IV. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 
1841. 

S4 S ,J 7 *? 

LEWIS STEBBINS SEYMOUR M Heltgee Stebbins a Nehemiah Stebbins 5 

I Samuel Seymour Abigail Brooks 

liH 1M 4 11 

Benjamin Stebbins i Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

smi of Heligee Stebbins and Samuel Seymour, was born Aug. 28, 1810, at 
Wilton, Fairfield County, Conn., died Apr. IS, 1900, married to MARIETTA 
SMITH, died July 14, 1841, who was a daughter of Gamaliel Smith. He 
married second SARAH ANN ROBERTS, who died Nov. 17, 1882. 

CHILDREN : 

Betsey T. Seymour, born June 10, 183.3, married Charles A. 
Comstoek, Stephen B. Birchard.-f- 

Henry Lewis Seymour, horn Mar. 5, 1835, married Jane Es- 
ther Dan. 

Samuel Seymour, born Jan. 30, 1837, married Sarah Birchard. 

Edwin Olmstead Seymour, born Feb. 24, 1839. 

Francis Sherman Seymour, horn Mar. 2. 1841, married Ruth 
Roscoe, Amanda Jordon. 

Richard Gray Seymour, born Sep. 10, 1842. 

John Stebbins Seymour, born May 12, 1844. 

Mary Eliza Seymour, married Brown. 

Arabella Thompson Seymour, born Aug. 13, 1845, married 

Brown. 

3431 X. Joseph Brooks Seymour, born Oct. 15, 1851. 



1844. 

i 835 375 mi 

JOHN STEBBINS "■ SamiiPl Stehbins o Joseph Stebbins s Benjamin Stebbins * 

( Ruth Wilson Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

U4 4 1 ; 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah — ) 

sun of Samuel Stebbins and Ruth Wilson, was born Feb. 1. 1783, at Ridge- 
d, Conn., died Sept. 16, 1834, at New York. X. Y.. married Sept. 29, 1804, 
al New York. \. V.. to MARY LARGIN, born at Selbourne, Nova Scotia, 
died Apr. 21, 1S74, at Hyde Park, N. Y., who was a daughter of Michael 
Largin (who was aide on General Tarleton's stall' during the Revolutionary 
War and Eliza Welch. Occupation, president of North River Bank. Re- 
ligion, Episcopalian. Resided at New York City. 

CHILDREN : 

3432. T. Eliza L.. born .Inly 11. 1805, died Aug. 8, 1806. 

II. John Wilson, born Apr. 6, 1807, died June 4, 1837. unmar- 
ried. 

3434. III. Charles Largin, born .Inly 18, 1809, died Apr. 2. 1836. un- 
married. 



3422. 


I. 


3423. 


II. 


3424. 


III. 


3425. 


IV. 


3426. 


V. 


3427. 


VI. 


3428. 


VII. 


3429. 


VIII. 


3430. 


IX. 



3436. 
3437. 


V 
VI. 


3438. 


VII. 


3439. 


VIII. 


3440. 


IX 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 497 

3435. IV. Henry George, born Sept. 15, 1811, married Sarah Augusta 
Weston. + 
V. Mary, born Sept. 22, 1813, married John H. Garland. -f- 

Emma, born Sept. 1. 1815, died Oct. 24, 1882, at New York 
City, unmarried. 

Angelina, born July 26, 1818, married Alexander Fleming.+ 
William Augustus, born Aug. 10, 1820, married Julia Morris. 
Caroline Town, born Jan. 22, 1824, married John Rollin Til- 
ton.-f- 

JOHN WILSON STEBBINS succeeded his father in the banking busi- 
ness in New York City. He was a talented literary gentleman, and was one 
of the founders of the Mercantile Library Association, of New York City, 
dt' which he was president from 1832 to 1834. In June, 1834, as a token of 
appreciation of his services, the association presented him with two beau- 
tiful silver pitchers which arc now in the possession of his nephew, Mr. 
Charles Henry Stebbins, of New York City. After .MR. STEBBINS' death 
the association erected a tabid to his memory. 

EMMA STEBBINS' earliest artistic work consisted of amateur portraits From 

Apple- 

of her friends. For several years she devoted herself to painting in oil and ton's 

i • c y c - of 

water colors, working also in crayon and pastels. Am 

Biog. 

She subsequently turned her attention to sculpture. In 1857 she went p. 667 
to Rome, Italy, where she studied under Paul Akers and other masters. Nan 

Cyc. of 

After executing a number of statuettes — one of the must pleasing of which Am. 
is a figure of the boy Joseph — she completed a bust of Charlotte Cushman vnT 

p "02 

I L859), a statue of Horace Mann i L860 . qow in Boston, one of Columbus, a 
fountain representing the "Angel of the Waters" (1860-2), which is now in 
Central Park, New York City, and a bust of her brother. John Wilson Steb- 
bins. now in the Mercantile Library of New York City. 

While in Rome she formed friendships with Charlotte Cushman, the act- 
ress. Harriet Hosmer, and others of the American colony. In 1870 she re- 
turned to New York in company with Miss Cushman. After Miss Cush- 
man's death in 1878, MISS STEBIMN's, according to the request of her 
dead friend, edited her letters and a memoir of her life. 



1845. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS" \ Samuel Stebbins e Joseph Stebbins Benjamin Stebbins 4 

f Kutli Wilson Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

•-'4 4 1 I 

Renonl Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Ruth Wilson, was born Jan. 16, 1785. at 
Ridgefield, Conn.; died May 2, 1878; married Jan. 19. 1809, to GOLD HAW- 
LEY, of South Salem, N. Y.; born July 19. 1780; died Jan. 26, 1864 (or 
1854), who was a son of Capt. Thomas Hawley and Elizabeth Gold. Occu- 
pation, merchant. Resided at South Salem. N. Y. 

32 



498 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

3441. I. Ebenezer Gold Hawley, born Mar. 1, 1810 ; married Harriet 

Olmstead. 

3442. II. Samuel Stebbins Hawley, born Sept. 6, 1S15; married Sarah 

Bouton. 

3443. III. Mary Hawley, born Aug. 17, 1817; married Hatch, of 

South Salem, N. Y. 



1846. 

WILLIAM STEBBINS " \ Samuel Stebbins e Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins * 

f Ruth Wilson Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 11 
Bononi Stebbins s John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Ruth "Wilson, was born Oct. 24, 1786, at Ridge- 
field, Fairfield County, Conn.; died Jan. 8, 1873; married July 27, 1811, to 
BRIDGET ELIZA JORDAN, born Apr. 28, 1794, at Island St. Croix, West 

Indies; died Oct. 3, 1877, who was a daughter of James Jordan and 

Farrell. Occupation, cashier of bank. Politics, republican. Religion, Epis- 
copalian. Resided at New York City. 

CHILDREN: 

3444. I. Sarah Maria, born Oct. 1, 1812; married June 27, 1844, to 

William Mereell. 

3445. II. Emma Louisa, born Feb. 5, 1814; married William Ferris 

Bowne. 

3446. III. William, born Jan. 10, 1817; married Dec. 22, 1840, to Eliza- 

beth Seeley, daughter of Robert Seeley. She died Jan. 6, 
1873, at Plainfield, N. J. 

3447. IV. Ann Eliza, born Dec. 13, 1818; unmarried. 

3448. V. James Jordan, born Mar. 23, 1821; died Sept. 6, 1848. 

3449. VI. Samuel Henry, born Apr. 6, 1823 ; married Dec. 22, 1855 ; died 

Aug., 1892. 

3450. VII. Alfred, born Sept. 20, 1825; married Sept. — , 1855. 

3451. VIII. Adelaide, born Aug. IS, 1827; married - — , Fred Bowne. 

3452. IX. Julia, born July 22, 1829 ; died Jan. 9, 1832. 

3453. X. Cornelia, born July 13, 1831; died Jan. 18, 1836. 

3454. XL Walter Mead, born Nov. 4, 1834; died Aug. 5, 1835. 



1851. 

CECILIA STEBBINS 7 Samuel Stebbins o Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

( Ruth Wilson Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 

: t'i>Mns3 John Stebbins a ROWI 

^ I'lu Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 



Benonl Stebbins a John Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS i V 
N iil'm Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

daughter of Samuel Stebbins and Ruth Wilson, was born July 6, 1802, at 
Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn.; died July 28, 1871, at Ridgefield, Conn.; 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 499 

married Nov. 27. 1823, at Ridgefield, Conn., to AMOS HOYT WATERBURY, 
born Nov. 14, 1801, at Stamford, Conn.; died Jan. 18, 1832, at Newburgh, 
X. V.. who was a son of Jonathan Waterbury and Sally Hoyt. 

CHILDREN : 

3455. I. Charles Henry Waterbury, born Sept. 5, 1824. 

3456. II. Elizabeth Stebbins Waterbury, horn Mar. 23, 1827; married 

Frederick Hamilton Clark. 

3457. III. Amos Henry Waterbury, horn June 11, 1831. 



1853. 

i 856 :;7.~, 101 

RUSSELL STEBBINS 7 ■ Nathan Stebbins Joseph Stebbins 5 B.-n.jamin Stebbins * 

( Dorcas Rockwell ianna Smith Sarah Mead 

■24 . 1 / 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins - ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Nathan Stebbins and Dorcas Rockwell, was horn Mar. 1, 1792 (T. R.), 
at Ridgefield, Conn.; died July 1, 1878 T. R.), at Ridgefield, Conn.; mar- 
ried, 1658. ANN ELIZA DAVIS. Occupation, merchant. Resided at New 
York City. 

CHILDREN: 



3458. 


I. 


Mary E. 


3459. 


II. 


Julia R. 


3460. 


IH. 


John D. 


3461. 


IV. 


Emma C. 


3462. 


V. 


Russell. 



[See Unidentified R.] 

As a merchant, RUSSELL STEBBINS pursued a lucrative business in n. e. h. 
Alabama and other Southern States. He was afterwards located in New Reg. v. 

p 354 

York City as the senior partner in the firm of R. & D. M. Stebbins. 



1855. 

„,,. . ^^ ~~ „ — „«„,„ I S56 375 101 

CHARLES STEBBINS' Nathan Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins i 

/ Dorcas Rockwell Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 ) 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah ) 

son of Nathan Stebbins and Dorcas Rockwell, was born Apr. 4, 1797, at 
Ridgefield, Conn.; died Apr. 12, 1835, probably at Lansingburg, N. Y. ; mar- 
ried June 18, 1832. to JANE BLISS, born July 13, 1812, who was a daughter 
of Luther Bliss and Mary Ann Walsh. Occupation, merchant in New York. 

CHILDREN: 

3463. I. Jane Bliss, born Sept. 23, 1835, at Lansingburg, N. Y. ; unmar- 
ried (1899). 



500 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1857. 



.:,., 



NATHAN GOULD STEBBINS 7 \ Nathan Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 6 

I Dorcas Rockwell Joanna Smith 

lnl 24 4 1 I 

Benjamin Stebbins 4 Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah I 

si hi df Nathan Stebbins and Dorcas Rockwell, was born May 28, 1802, at 
Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn.; died Jan. 26, 1884, at Lockport, New 
York; married Oct. 15, 1835, at New York City, to ANN ELIZA KNIFFEN. 
bom July 10, 1806, at Carmel, N. Y.. Putnam County; died Nov. 30, 1890, at 
Lockport, Niagara County, N. Y., who was a daughter of James Kniffeu 
and Elizabeth Hazen. Occupation, cotton broker, merchant, farmer. Poli- 
tics, republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Ridgefield, Conn., Mo- 
bil.-. Alabama, Buffalo, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

:;4t>4. I. Henry Gould, born Oct. 3, 1836; married Anna Caldwell, Feb. 

22, 1871; lived at Lockport, N. Y. He died Feb. 19, 1S92. 
at Chicago. 

3465. II. Charles, born Apr. 18, 1837; died July 22. 1839, at Mobile, 

Ala. 

3466. III. Leonard Gift, born Sept. 9, 1840; unmarried. 

3467. IV. Eugenia, born Feb. 2, 1842; married Jan. 14, 1870, to Frank- 

lin II. Terry; lives at Lockport, N. Y. 

3468. V. Mary, born Dee. 10, 1843; married Norman O. Allen, Oct. 22, 

1869. 

3469. VI. Albert, born Nov. 26. 1846; died Aug. 9, 1848. 

3470. VII. Ellen, born July 23, 1848; died Jan. 9, 1849. 

3471. VIII. Ann Eliza, born Sept. 1, 1850; married Sept. 27, 1876. Frank 

R. Norton, M. D. ; lives at Lockport, N. Y. 

3472. IX. Edward Clinton, born Jan. 23, 1854; married Mary Gertrude 

Axtell.+ 

HENRY GOULD STEBBINS entered the United States Army as Cap- 
tain of Company G, 2nd Regiment. New York Mounted Rifles, from Niagara 
County, New York. He participated in most of the important engagements 
of the Army of the Potomac from the time General Grant took command 
until the close of the war. He was captured by the rebels in a charge of 
bis regiment upon the Confederate fortifications in front of Petersburg, Vir- 
ginia, and for nine months was confined in Libby, Dansville and Salisbury 
prisons. 

Through the influence of Henry Garland Stebbins, then Member of Con- 
gress from New York, and Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, 
who was also one of the Commissioners of Exchange for the exchange of 
prisoners, MR. STEBBINS was exchanged and reached his regiment just 
before their engagement in the Battle of Five Forks. At the close of the 
war !]•• was mustered out as major. 

After the war be went into business in Chicago, and remained there until 
his death. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 501 

LEONARD CLIFT STEBBINS was commissioned as paymaster in the 
United States Navy and attached to the .Mississippi Squadron, under Rear 
Admiral Porter, until after the opening of the Mississippi River, when he 
was transt erred to the Gulf Squadron under Rear Admiral Thatcher. He 
was mustered out of the service in the fall of lSuo, after the close of the 
war. 

He then engaged in business in Chieago. Since 1890 he has been president 
of La Compania Azucarera Mexicana — a cane-growing and sugar-refining 
eompany in Old Mexico. MR. STEBBINS divides his time about equally 
between .Mexico and this country. 

1859. 



NS i [■ 



DAVID MORTIMER STEBBINS ' ' Nathan Stetjbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 

' 1 'ureas Rockwell Joanna Smith 

101 24 4 1 

Benjamin Stebbins * Benoni Stebbins s John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBI 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of Nathan Stebbins and Dorcas Rockwell, was born May 11, 1810, at 
Ridgefield, Fairfield County. Conn.; died Oct. 28, 1856, at Tarrytown, West- 
chester County. N. V.: married Jan. 31, 1838, at Carmel, Putnam County, 
N. Y„ to JULIA ANN CLIFT, bom Oct Is. 1818, at Carmel, Putnam County, 
N. Y.: died Apr. L5, 1899, at Carmel, N. Y., who was a daughter of Leonard 
Dagget ('lilt and Hannah Smith. Occupation, merchant. Politics, republi- 
can. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at Tarrytown, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3473. I. .lames, born Oct. 1.".. 1839; did Oct. 15, 1839. 

3474. II. Clift, born May 5, 1841; died Nov. 29, 1856. 

347.Y HI. Florence, born Feb. 1i», L843; married Captain Emory White 
Clift.-r- 

3476. IV. Julia Clift, born Nov. 26, 1*44; died Apr. 27, 1859; unmar- 

ried. 

3477. V. David Mortimer, born Mar. 1, 1847; died Nov. 28, 1 >.V_! ; unmar- 

ried. 

347s. VI. Charles Russell, born Jan. 4, 1849; died Feb. 5, 1881; unmar- 
ried. 

347IC VII. Franklin, born Nov. 14. 1850; unmarried; lives at Croton 
Falls, N. Y. 

3480. VIII. Mortimer Clift. bora Oct. 20, 1853; unmarried. 

1861. 

JESSE STEBBINS" - Joseph Stebbins G Joseph Stebbins o Benjamin Stebbins 4 

( Abigail Hines Joanna Smith Sarah fiend 

24 4 1 

Benoni St.-Miins ". John Stebbins ? R( IWLAND STEBBIN 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Abigail Hines, was born Mar. 27, 1792 (T. R.). 
at Ridgefield, Conn.; married to BETSEY r RRITTO. 

CHILDREN: 

3481. I. Annette, married Nelson Keeler.+ 



NS i ' 



502 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



1862. 

„ t 857 375 101 

JERRY STEBBINS 7 < .Tosepb Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins r, Benjamin Stebbins 4 

I Abigail Hines Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 II 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Abigail Hines, was born Sept. 11, 1795 (T. R.) 1 , 
at Ridgefield, Conn.; married Dee. 3, 1829, to SUSANNAH BENEDICT, 
born Aug. 29, 1801, who was a daughter of Ezra Benedict, of Ridgefield, 
Conn., and Susannah Hind. 



EMELINE STEBBINS On 

I Si 



1869. 



S60 375 101 

saac Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

Sallie Sutherland Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 



24 4 1 1 

Benoni Stebbins S John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 1 

daughter of Isaac Stebbins and Sallie Sutherland; married to CALVIN 
BEECHER, born at Rensselaerville, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 
3482. I. Isaac S. Beecher, born Oct. 10, 1827. 

1870. 

t 860 375 101 

ELON STEBBINS 7 - Isaac Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

! Sallie Sutherland Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

.4 4 1 ) 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

son of [saac Stebbins and Sallie Sutherland, was born Dec. 5, 1808, at West- 
chester, Dutchess County (or Livingston County), N. Y.; died Jan. 9 (or 29), 
L884; married Apr. 21, 1830, to HARRIET WITHERELL, born Sept. 10, 
1810. at Livingstonville, Schoharie County, N. Y.; died June 24, 1882, at 
— , Yates County, N. Y., who was a daughter of Delano Witherell and 
Sally Reynolds. Occupation, mechanic. Religion, protestant. 

CHILDREN : 

34S3. I. Sarah Cornelia, born Dec. 19. 1831; married Arnold Babcock.+ 

35. II. Helen, born Jan. 14 (or July 20), 1834: died July 20, 1834. 

3486. 111. Helen Jane, born July 7, 1836; married Martin Stickles. 

3487. IV. John Calvin, born June 4, 1840; married Emma J. Riche.+ 

V. Eliza Ann. born April 27, 1842; married Cassius Lester.-f- 
3489. VI. William Lewis, born Feb. 15, 1845; married Mary Simerson.-f- 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 503 

1871. 



"f 



3490. 


I. 


3491. 


II. 


3492. 


III. 


3493. 


IV. 


3494. 


V. 



WILLIAM VANNESS STEBBINS • \ Isaac Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 6 

( Sallie Sutherland Joanna Smith 

101 24 4 1 

Bi-njamin Stebbins* P.enoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 

Sarah Mead Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

sen of Isaac Stebbins arid Sallie Sutherland, was born — , 1811, at Broome, 

Schoharie County. \. Y. -, died Dec. 17, 1S5S, at E. Carlton, Orleans Co., 
X. Y. ; married Jan. 9, 1836. at Rensselaerville, Albany County, N. Y., to 

TKRESSA WARING, of Rensselaerville, N. Y., born , 1811 (or 1813), 

at Berne, Albany County, N. Y. ; died Mar. 27, 18S6, at E. Carlton, Orleans 
County. N. Y., who was a daughter of Clark Waring and Sibyl Crocker. 
Occupation, farmer. Polities, democrat. Religion, Methodist. 

CHILDREN : 

Sibyl M., born Aug. 21. 1837; died Dec. 3, 1863. 

Isaac Newton, bom Jan. 17, 1840; married Charlotte A. Gass- 

inan.+ 
Sarah Jane, born Sept. S, 1841; died July 31, 1861. 
George C, born Fell. 26, 1846; married Elvira Miller. + 
Charlotte Ella, born July 5, 1852; married Roscoe D. Miller.+ 

WILLIAM STEBBINS was a well-to-do and successful farmer in the 
town of Carlton, Orleans County. X. Y. He was well known throughout 
that section of the country for his interest in religious matters, and for his 
intelligence and probity in practical and business affairs. 



1873. 

„„„,„„ \ *•>'» 375 101 

BETSY STEBBINS' Isaac Stebbins o Joseph Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins 4 

[ SalUe Sutherland Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 li 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 

Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah — I 

daughter of Isaac Stebbins and Sallie Sutherland, was born Mar. 16, 1816, 
at Broome, Schoharie County, New York; died June 9, 1898; married Sept. 
6, 1S40, to JEHIAL S. FINCH, horn Nov. 26, 1818, at Delaware County, 
New York: died May lT>. 1894. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. 
Resided at Owego, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3495. I. Selinda Finch, born Mar. 1. 1842. 

3496. IT. Reuben Finch, born Apr. 15. 1S44. 
:;4!»7. III. Helen Finch, born Sept. 27, 1846. 

3498. IV. Orson B. Finch, Mar. 7. 1849; married Sue Lamb. 

3499. V. Smith S. Finch, Oct. 29, 1851; married Hannah Shaffer. 

3500. VI. Angie M. Finch, horn Sept. 26. 1854. 

3501. VII. Russell H. Finch, born July 2. 1857; married Stella Deyo.+ 



S60 375 101 

Isaac Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins i> Benjamin Stebbins 4 

Sallie Sutherland Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 

24 4 1 

Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS ] 



504 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1874. 
JANE A. STEBBINS » \ i» 

I Sa 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah \ 

daughter of Isaac Stebbins and Sallie Sutherland, was born Aug. 4, 1819, at 
Broome, Schoharie County, N. Y. ; married Oct. 25, 1S40, at Broome, N. Y., 
to RUSSELL HUMPHREY, born May 5, 1817, at Rensselaerville, N. Y., who 
was a son of Elisha Humphrey and Lydia Winans. 

CHILDREN: 

3502. I. Orphelia Humphrey, born June 24, 1847; married J. C. Van 

Wert. 

3503. II. Horace Humphrey, born Sept. 5, 1846; died Dec. 26, 1847. 

3504. III. Kimball E. Humphrey, born May 16, 1848; married Nellie Car- 

ter. 

3505. IV. William Humphrey, born Dec. 27, 1851; married Nettie Wilson. 



1875. 

,■ .,.•.». ~_~___ n ,~ - I 86 ° 37 5 101 

LEWIS STEBBINS 7 < Isaac Stebbins « Joseph Stebhins r, Benjamin Stebbins 4 



f Sallie Sutherland Joanna Smith Sarah Mead 



24 4 1 
Benoni Stebbins 3 John Stebbins ROWLAND STEBB 
Widow Hannah Edwards Widow Anne Munden Sarah 

son of Isaac Stebbins and Sallie Sutherland, was born Dec. 15, 1820, at 
Broome, Schoharie County, N. Y. ; died July 5, 1896, at Gaines, Orleans 
County, N. Y.; married August 21, 1844, at East Carlton, N. Y., to LAURA 
TURRELL, born Oct. 23, 1823, at East Carlton, N. Y., who was a daughter 
of Noah Turrell and Hannah Jenks. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republi- 
can. Religion, protestant. Resided at Charlotte, Mich. 

CHILDREN : 

3506. I. Frances Loraine, born May 10, 1848; married John B. Groak.-f- 

3507. II. Elbert Eugene, born Dec. 17, 1853; married Helen E. Ramsey.4- 

LEWIS STEBBINS first settled in the village of Fairhaven, Orleans 
County, N. Y. After a few years' residence there, he removed to the town 
of Carlton and lived there until the year 1867. when he went to Kendall, re- 
maining there two years. He then removed into the town of Gaines, at 
Rowley's Corners, and there passed the remainder of his life. 

He was a stone mason and plasterer by trade, and was looked upon as 
one of the best horsemen in the country. He was about five feet eleven 
inches, of good proportions, and weighed about one hundred and eighty 
pounds. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 505 

1886. 

Sfi4 'IN'* 1 1 S 

JOSIAH WEIGHT 7 -< Asa Wright a Hannah Wait 5 Elizabeth Stebbins 4 

/ Esther Wright Asa Wright William Wait 

27 4 11 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebblns 2 KoWl.AXD STEBBINS l > 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Asa Wright and Esther Wright, was born Jan. 10, 1773, at Northamp- 
ton. .Mass.; died Sept. 12, 1809, at Northampton, Mass.; married to AMY 
CORNISH, horn , 1773, at , Conn.; died Jan. 21, 1834, at North- 
ampton. .Mass., who was a daughter of Daniel Corniss and . 

CHILDREN : 

Jared Wright. 

Alanson Wright, born , 1792. 

Almira Wright. 

Samuel Wright. 

Hannah Wright. 

Manila Wright, horn Mar. 7. 1804; married Samuel Starr.+ 

1896. 

.»..»«-» | sT:: 391 122 

MARY STEBBINS' Elijah Stebblns 6 Joseph Stebblns o Joseph Stebblns 4 

( Beulab Dickinson Thankful Belding Mary Williams 

27 4 II 
is Stebblns 3 John Stebl ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

'laughter of Elijah Stebbins and Beulah Dickinson, was born , 1778, 

at Vernon, Vermont; died Apr. 8, 1841; married ZADOCK WRIGHT, born 
, 1767; died Sept. 14. 1839. Residence, Vernon, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3514. I. Ahimaz Wright. 

3515. II. Osmond Wright. 

3516. III. Beulah Minerva Wright, married Colonel J. F. Burrows, of Ber- 

nardston, Mass. 

1900. 



3508. 


I. 


3509. 


II. 


3510. 


III. 


3511. 


IV. 


3512. 


V. 


3513. 


VI. 



I 



CAPTAIN ELIJAH STEBBINS ' • Elijah Stebblns Joseph Stebbins 5 

( Beulah Dickinson Thankful Beldina 

122 27 4 1 

Joseph Stebblns 4 Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins - la IWEAND STEBBINS i 

Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Elijah Stebbins and Beulah Dickinson, was born May 30, 1786, at, 
Vernon, Vermont; died Sept. 10. 1868; married to ROXANA PARMENTER, 
horn 1789; died Aug. 28, 1848. He married second ABIGAIL ELMER, born 
1789; died Sept. 4, 1856. Resided at Vernon, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3517. I. Valonia. married Thomas W. Titus. 

3518. II. Roxana, married Leavitt Hall. 

3519. III. Mary, died at the age of 20. 



506 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3520. IV. Charlotte, married McNeil; lives at Hinsdale, N. H. 

(1890). 

3521. V. Elijah, born Oct. 9, 1819; married Bathana Knight.+ 

3522. VI. Joseph, married Lucy Bond.-f- 

3523. VII. Thankful, married Franklin Streeter. 

3524. VIII. Laverna; unmarried (1890). 

3525. IX. George Parmenter, married Caroline Severance. 

vt ELIJAH STEBBINS was town representative from Vernon, Vermont, 

in 1821. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1830, which office he 
held for nine years. 

A second church of Vernon was built about one-fourth of a mile east 
el' the first one, by the Unitarian and Universalist societies, each to have the 
privilege of oecuying it onedialf of the time. The building committee con- 
sisted of Marshal Whithed, Jarus P. Burrows, A. H. Washburn and ELIJAH 
STEBBINS. The church was raised in 1844, finished in 1845, and cost thirty- 
three hundred dollars. CAPTAIN ELIJAH STEBBINS, Marshal Whithed 
i! ml Mrs. Sally Hunt, widow of Arad Hunt, Esq., gave a bell. The names 
uf the donors are east upon it. 

1901. 

873 391 i*">o 

GIDEON D. STEBBINS 7 ->' Elijah Stebbins « Joseph Stebbina 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

/ Beulah Dickinson Thankful Bekling Mary Williams 

27 4 II 
Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Elijah Stebbins and Beulah Dickinson, was born about 1788, at Ver- 
non, Vermont; married Mar. 4, 1812, to BETSEY DICKINSON, born Dec. 
25, 1785, who was a daughter of Benoni Dickinson and Phebe Marsh. Re- 
sided ;it Vernon, Vt. He left a family of daughters. 

1902. 

S73 391 1 "" 

GEORGE R. STEBBINS 7 Elijah Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * 

/. Beulah Dickinson Thankful Belding Mary Williams 

"7 4 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett. Sarah ( 

son (if Elijah Stebbins and Beulah Dickinson, was born July 8, 1790, at Ver- 
non, Windham County, Vt. ; died Oct. 7, 1849, at Northfield, Franklin County, 
Mass.; married Apr. 26, 1815, at Vernon, Windham County, Vt., to SARAH 
PERRY, bora July 25, 1793, at Mendon, Worchester County, Mass.; died 
Mar. li, 1869, a1 Northfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Noah Perry and 
Annah Holbrook. Occupation, farmer. Resided at Vernon, Vt., and North- 
d, Muss. 

CHILDREN : 

I. George, born Feb. 26, 1816; died young. 
3527. 11. Chandler II., born Jan. 31, 1818; married Lnnra Titus, Mary 

I liekinson.-f- 




ITKBBINS FKHKY, N< >Ii'J 1 1 1'l KIJ >, MASS. (See No. 1002.) 




» 




No [S21. 
I. I'.WIS STKIMUNS. 



No 1000. .1' H1N STEBB1 \S 
At tlie Aire of 77 Years. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 507 

3528. III. George Robinson, born May 24, 1820; married Arethusa B. 

Kendall. + 

3529. IV. Marshall Whited, born June 2. 1822; married Clarissa Gage. 

3530. V. Sarah Ann, born Aug. 13, 1824; married Thomas J. Carey. 

3531. VI. Norman Putnam, Lorn Aug. 6, 1826; died Aug. 31, 1826. 

3532. VII. Norman Putnam, born Sept. 2, 1S27; marrrd Sarah Sisley. 

3533. VIII. Annah Caroline, horn July 12. 1829; married Charles Perry. 

3534. IN. Sherman Billings, born Aug. 23, 1833; married Elizabeth 

Bonebrake.+ 

3535. N. Lois Dickinson, born Aug. 2. 1831; died June 7, 1843. 

GEORGE R. STEBBINS held several town offices in Vernon, Vermont. 
In April, 1841, he removed to Northfield, Mass., where he purchased the 
property afterwards known as "Stebbins Ferry." It continued to be owned 
by some member of the Stebbins family until 1883. 

1905. 

i 873 39 1 1 ■*" 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 7 IliiahStebblnsa Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Beulah Dickinson Thankful Belding Mary Williams 

27 1 1 1 

ias Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 l;o\vi. AM) STEBBINS 1 > 

ibeth Wright ill Bartlett Sarah I 

son of Elijah Stebbins and Beulah Dickinson, was born February 23, 1799, 
at Vernon, Vermont; died March 20 (or 1"> . 18il4, at Melrose, Jackson 
County, Wisconsin; married April 14, 1824, to NANCY NEWELL, born 
August 25, 1801; died .March 8, 1856, at Hinsdale, New Hampshire (or Ver- 
non. Vermont). Occupation, farmer, Resided at Vernon, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

3536. I. Charles Howard, born Jan. 12. 1825; married Elizabeth Ran- 

dall^ 
John Hunt, horn Dee. 3, 1827; married Nancy M. Randall. + 
Arad, born Jan. 17, 1831 ; married Mary Jane Connelly. -|- 
William, horn May 31, 1834; never married. 

1906. 

i s7:: :::>] !■>•> 

SOLOMON STEBBINS" Ellakim Stebbins a Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 4 

' Rebecca Bawks Fhankful Belding Mary Williams 

27 I 11 
Stebhlns3 John Stebbins 2 i;o\VI. AND STEBBINS 1 - 
Elizabeth Wright iil Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Eliakim Stebbins and Rebecca Hawks, was horn June 28, 1786, at Ver- 
non, Vt. ; died Feb. 1, 1847, at Oswego, Kendall County. 111.; married June 3 

(or dan.), 1811, to NANCY PERRY, born May 18, 1788; died , 1846, 

who was a daughter of Noah Perry and Annah Holbrook. Resided at Vernon, 
Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

3540 1. Galushia, born July 8, 1813; married Nancy , May 13. 

1847. 



. ; 


11. 


- 


III. 


3539. 


IV. 



3541. 


II. 


3542. 


III. 


3543. 


IV. 


3544. 


V. 


3545. 


VI. 



508 STEBBINS CEXEALOGY. 

Elvira, born Feb. 20, 1815; married John Bird. 
Caroline, born Apr. 23, 1818; married Otis Ashley. + 

Helen J., born , 1821; died , 1828. 

John, born Aug. 26, 1824. 

Francis, born Oct. 9, 1828; died 1842. 

3546. VII. Alexander, born Mar. 26, 1833. 

1908. 

( sir. 391 122 

REBECCA STEBBINS 7 - Eliakim Sfl.l.iiis •; Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins « 

( Kebeeca Hawks Thankful Belding Mary Williams 

27 4 1 J 

Thomas Stebbins 3 Jr.tm Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

daughter of Eliakim Stebbins and Rebecca Hawks, was born Feb. 29, 1792, 
at Vernon, Windham County, Vermont; died Mar. 19, 1862, at Vernon, Vt. ; 
married Dec. 5, 1816, at Vernon, Vt., to MAJOR ELI LEE, born Dec. 16, 
1785, at Vernon, Vt. ; died Nov. 11, 1881, at Vernon, Vt., who was a son of 

Jesse Lee and Eunice . Occupation, farmer and carpenter. Politics, 

republican. Religion, Universalist. Resided at Vernon, Vt. 

CHILDREN: 

3547. I. Amanda Arethusa Lee, born Feb. 8, 1819; married Roswell Stod- 

dard Wood.+ 
354S. II. John Stebbins Lee, born Sept. 23. 1820; married Elmira Ben- 
nett.+ 

3549. III. Marshall Lee, born Aug. 30, 1822; married Elizabeth Lyman.+ 

3550. IV. Editha Lee, born Jan. 1, 1825; married Addison Whithed.-f 

3551. V. Harriet Rebecca Lee, born Mar. 31, 1828 ; unmarried (1893) ; lives 

at Vernon, Vt. 

3552. VT. Eunice Diana Lee, born July 28, 1834; died May 12, 1855. 

MAJOR ELI LEE never sought office, but he was often chosen to fill the 
responsible positions of Lister, Selectman and Justice of the Peace, and from 
1830 to 1840 was sent several times to the Legislature. He finally declined 
the nomination when urged to accept it, saying that others were more worthy 
to fill the place than he. He was humble in his disposition and views, honest, 
industrious, temperate, generous, charitable, and enjoyed the confidence and 
esteem of his fellow-citizens. 

1909. 

( 87ri 391 122 

JOHN STEBBINS 7 } Eliakim Stebbins a Joseph Stebbins ■■> Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Rebecca Hawks Thankful Belding Mary Williams 

27 4 1 I 

Stebbins3 John Stebbins a rJOWLAND STEBBINS l > 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Eliakim Stebbins and Rebecca Hawks, was born Jan. 15, 1794, at Ver- 
non Windham County, Vermont; died Aug. 12. 1875, at Vernon, Vt. ; married 
July 12, 1825, at Vernon, Vt.. to HARRIET HOUGHTON, born Mar. 6, 1805. 
■•it Vernon, Vt; died Jan. 15, 1864, at Vernon. Vt., who was a daughter of Ne- 





IV. 


.'!.")."> 7. 


V. 


3558. 


VI. 


3559. 


VII. 


3560. 


VIII. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. SOU 

li.iniah Houghton and Lydia Dodge. Occupation, farmer and antiquarian. 

Politics, republican. Religion, [Jhiversalist. Resided at Wrnon, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3553. I. Alonzo, born Apr. 20, 1826; married Cornelia S. Holland. + 

1554. II. Lorenzo, born Nov. 15, 1^27 : married Aug. 12, 1S56, to Ellen 

<> Walton; lives at Hinsdale, X. II. (1891). Machinist, of 
firm of Newhall & Stebbins. 
3555. III. John, born .Mar. in. 1829; married Emily Goodrich Gleason, 
Harriet E. Hubbard.+ 
Harriet, born Aug. 5, 1830; married Henry A. Goodrich. + 
Calista, born June 29, L832; married Charles Lyman. -|- 
Alt're.l. born Sept. I. 1834; married Edith Large. + 
Melissa, horn .Inly 29, 1837; married William Stockwell.-)- 
Lydia Houghton, born -Inly 14. 1839; married Lambert Jones 
Bristol 

JOHN STEBBINS was a prominent citizen of Vernon, Vermont. He was vt. 

IUsto- 

Justice of the Peace, and held mam offices or honor ami trust, several times ncai 

< lazateer 
representing the town in the State Legislature. He was a man of the most v. 

absolutely strict integrity. While he shunned general society, he was a genial 

and delightful companion to the few whom be admitted to close friendship. 

His writings, in consequence of much travel and observation, are clear and 

forcible, also instructive and entertaining, and are mostly of a historical 

character. 

1917. 

ISRAEL JOHNSON STEBBINS 7 \ .1 *epb Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 5 

' , ibetli ' : . 1 . 1 y Thankful Belding 

122 27 t 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins t Thomas Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STKBBINS J • 

Mary Williams Elizabeth Wright til Bartletl Sarah I 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Elizabeth Eddy, was horn Mar. 10, 1794, at Vernon, 
Windham County. Vt.: died Mar. 12, 1878, at Dimock, Susquehanna County. 
Penn.; married Nov. 10, 1816, to SYLVIA LEWIS, horn Dec. 13. 1798; died 
Apr. L'4, 1848, near Montrose. Pa., who was a daughter of John Lewis and 
Esther Madison. He married second, Widow Debby Williams, born Mar. 10, 
1796, at Groton, New London County, Conn.: died Aug. 8, 1878, at Dimock, 
Pa. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided 
at Bridgeman Township. Susquehanna County, Pa. 

CHILDREN: 

3561. I. George Washington, born Sept. 27. 1818; married Mary Over- 

field Gay.+ 

3562. II. Harriet, born Nov. 11, 1820; married John Bierdslee Sutton, 

Samuel Hester.-|- 

3563. III. Emeline Adelia. horn July 29, 1822; married Matthew Mc- 

Keeby.-)- 



3565. 


V. 


3566. 


VI. 


3567. 


VII. 



510 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3564. IV. Horace L., born July 28, 1825; married Eliza Hosier; had one 

son. 
Orrin Dean, born Mar. 5, 1828; married Catherine Heisley.-f- 
Lewis J., born Mar. 30, 1830 ; married Helen M. Flynn.+ 
Edwin Ruthven, born Sept. 18, 1833 ; married Almira Lewis, An- 

geline Bolles. 

3568. VIII. Mercy Jane, born July 29, 1838 ; died Aug. 15, 1881, at Mont- 

rose, Pa. 

1921. 

t 878 391 122 

DANIEL STEBBINS" - •'"■ i <'l>li Ktclilpins o Jospeh Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i 

\ Elizabeth Eddy TUankfui Belding Mary Williams 

27 4 II 
rin. i. :;is Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Elizabeth Eddy, was born Nov. 14, 1803, at Vernon, 
Vt; died July 11, 1891, at Chicago, 111.; married Mar. 21, 1824, at Groton, 
Tompkins County, N. Y., to ASENATH HENRY, bom Sept. 8, 1802, at Kort- 
right, Delaware County, N. Y. ; died Jan. 27, 1861, at Collins, Erie County, 
N. Y., who was a daughter of Jonathan Henry and . 

CHILDREN : 

3569. I. Levi A., born May 29, 1826 ; married Mary A. Wood.+ 

3570. II. Sophronia, born June 15 (or 28), 1828 ; married Edward J. Foster ; 

she died June 1, 1874. 

3571. III. Henry Searls, born Nov. 1G, 1835; married Mary L. Phillips. + 

1928. 

ELECTA STEBBINS 7 - I.'-vi Siebiiins o Zebediah Stebbins r. Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Adah Gardner Thankful Graves Mary Williams 

27 4 11 
Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINGS V 
Elizabeth W'right Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Adah Gardner, was born Jan. 3, 1795; died 
Mar. 31, 1824 ; married Mar. 29, 1820, at Lancaster, N. H., to JOHN WEEKS 
SPAULDING, born Aug. 7, 1795, at Lancaster, N. H. ; died Oct. 24, 1824, who 
was a son of Edward Spaulding and Martha Weeks. 

CHILDREN : 

3572. I. John Hubbard Spaulding, born Aug. 17, 1821. 

1931. 

I SSO 392 122 

SOPHDA STEBBINS 7 - I.'-vi Stebbins.; Zedekiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

( Adah Gardner Thankful Graves Mary Williams 

27 4 II 
Thomas Stebbins a John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
beth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

daughter of Levi Stebbins and Adah Gardner, was born Oct. 2, 1800, at Brat- 
tleboro, Vermont, or Lancaster, N. H. ; died Mar. 25, 1868, at Bennington, Hills- 






MI!S. si il-il I A STEBBIXS WILSON 

Sii mm. 



COL. JOHN WILSON 
Husband of No, 1031. 




No. 1033 CHESTER STEBIUNS. 




HOMESTEAD OK Xo 1033. CIIESTEIi STEBBIXS. 
Lancaster, N. II. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 511 

boro County, N. H. ; married April 17. 1823, at Lancaster, N. H.. to COLONEL 
JOHN WILSON, born Aug. 2. 1794. at Bennington, N. H. ; died Dee. 13, 1868, 
at Bennington, N. H.. who was a son of John Wilson and Edna . Oc- 
cupation, clothier. Polities, republican. Religion, Congregational. Resided 
at Bennington, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

3573. I. Eliza Jane Wilson, born S.-pt. 2. 1823; married Loton GussetT. 

3574. II. Fanny Electa Wilson, born Oct. 17 (Dec. 19), 1824: married John 

Matthews. 

3575. III. Mary Malvina Wilson, born Mar. 26, 1826; married Solomon Tar- 

bell.+ 
■'!.">76. IV. Charles Stebbins Wilson, born Apr. •"">. 1827; married Susan Wil- 
lard. 

3577. V. George Levi Wilson, born Dec. 25, 1838. 

3578. VI. Ellen Sophia Wilson, bora Feb. 20, 1>47: married Ambrose 

Drew.-f- 

JOHN WILSON was a colonel in tin- war of 1812. He was a prominent 
member of the Masonic order. 

1932. 

CHARLES DENNETT STEBBINS 7 r,x zebediah stebbi 

/ Adah Cardner Thankful Gi 

122 27 4 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Thomas Stebbins s ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Mnry Williams Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Levi Stebbins and Adah Gardner, was born Sept. 21, 1805, at Brattle- 
boro, Vt.; died Nov. 10, 1885, at Lancaster, \. H. : married Mar. 11, 1831, at 
Lancaster, N. H.. to MARTHA BRACKETT SPAULDING, born Oct, 29, 1807, 
at Lancaster, N. H. ; died July 3, 1891, at Lancaster, N. H.. who was a daughter 
of Edward Spaulding and Martha Weeks. Occupation, farmer. Politics, re- 
publican. Religion. Congregational. Resided at Lancaster, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

Mary Brackett, born May 5, 1832; married Edward Emerson.-)- 
Martha Ann. born Sept. 22. 1835. 
Eliza Adeline, born Feb. 12. 1837 ; died Sept. 18, 1839. 
Fanny Eliza, born May 6, 1840; died July 26, 1861. 
Sarah Adeline, born Nov. 19, 1842; married Roswell C. Chess- 
man. + 
Ellen Augusta, born Feb. 19. 1856; married John B. Kerr. 
Electa Spaulding, born May 22, 1859. 

CHARLES D. STEBBINS, when about twelve years of age, removed with 
his father to Lancaster, New Hampshire, where they settled on the O'Donnell 
farm on the hill near South Lancaster. 

In 1831 he settled upon his farm — now known as "Stebbins Hill" — where 
he resided until his death, almost fifty-four years. He was a man of sterling 



3579. 


I. 


3580. 


II. 


3581. 


III. 


3582. 


rv. 


3583. 


v. 


3584. 


VI. 


3585. 


VII. 



512 STBBBINS GENEALOGY. 

integrity and decided views, a good neighbor, a warm friend, and given to 
hospitality. 

MRS. STEBBINS was for years a member of the Congregational church. 
She was possessed of rare intellectual powers. Her strongly marked religious 
character made her life worthy of imitation. 

1933. 

I SSO ^02 122 

CHESTER STEBBINS 7 - Levi Stebbins c Zebediah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

/ Adah Gardner Thankful Graves Mary Williams 

27 4 1 / 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

son of Levi Stebbins and Adah Gardner, was born Oct. 17, 1806, at Brattle- 

boro, Windham County, Vt. ; died Dec. 24 (or Nov. 23), 1872, at Lancaster, 

Coos County, N. H.; married Sept. 17, 1834, at Lisbon (or Littleton), Grafton 

County, N. H., to LAURA QUIMBY, born Sept. 5, 1813, at Lisbon, Grafton 

County, N. H. ; died Alar. 28, 1892, at Lancaster, Coos County, N. H., who was 

a daughter of Joseph Quimby and Ruth Richardson. Occupation, carpenter, 

mechanic. Politics, democrat. Religion, Methodist. Residence, Lancaster, 

X. IT., after 1816. 

CHILDREN : 

Mary Brackett, born Aug. 13, 1835; unmarried. 

Charles Henry, born Apr. 12, 1839; married Adeline R. Balch. 

.James Alden, born May 22, 1842; married Eva B. Balch. + 

Adah Gardner, born Jan. 26, 1847; died Aug. 28, 1847. 

Helen Stiekney, born Oct. 16, 1850; married William Edward 
Ingerson.-f- 

( 'HESTER STEBBINS removed with his parents in 1816 to Lancaster, New 
Hampshire. He purchased what was known as the Gotham farm, near Lan- 
caster, now owned by Shepard A. Knight. His health proving inadequate to 
a farmer's life, he bought the premises now occupied by L. H. Parker, on 
Mil Idle street. He remained in the town and became an influential citizen. 
His townsmen signified their appreciation of his worth by repeatedly bestowing 
upon him the important offices of tax collector and overseer of the poor. 

By trade he was a carpenter, and as such contributed to the natural com- 
fort of many homes in Lancaster and adjoining towns. For thirty years of 
his life he was a faithful adherent of the Methodist Episcopal church. 

1939. 

__ I KS4 304 1U" 

CLARK STEBBINS 7 ^ Tosiab Stebbins r, Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Martha Belding Mary Howe Marv Williams 

27 4 11 
I'homas Stebbins 8 John Stebbins ? ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah | 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Martha Belding, was born Oct. 23, 1804, at South 
Winchester. N. H.; died Oct. 25. 1859; married Jan., 1826, to Abigail Wright. 
b,,rn Mar. — , 1805; died Dec. 23. 1866. Resided at South Winchester, N. H. 



3586. 


1. 


3587. 


II. 


3588. 


III. 


3589. 


IV. 


3590. 


V. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 513 

CHILDREN : 

3591. I. Fidelia Ann, born .Mar. 4, 1S27 : married W. P. Howard. 

3592. II. Charles Dwight, born .May 27, 1829 ; married Frances Johnson. 

3593. III. Sarah M., born Mar. 6, 1832; married Joshua N. Newton.+ 

3594. IV. John Henry, born Apr. 1. 1837; married Lizzie M. Rogers.4- 

3596. V. Sophia P., born Apr. 27, L839; married Charles Colton. 

3597. VI. Melvin C, horn Feb. 10, 1844. 

1941. 

MARY STEBBINS ' \ Arad Stebblns 6 Joslah Stebbins s Joseph Stebblns * 

IMaryKenl Mary Howe Mary Williams 

-'7 4 1 i 

Thomas Stebblns 3 John Stebblns : R< iu LAND STEBBINS 1 V 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah ( 

daughter of Dr. Arad Stebbins and .Mary Kent, was born Oct. (or Jan.) 29, 

1792, at Bradford, Orange County, Vt.; died July 22, 1839, at Bradford, Vt.; 

married Dec. 1, 1812, at Bradford, Vt., to ALFRED CORLISS, born Mar. 20, 

1788, at Somers, Conn.; died Oct. 30, 1801, at Thetford, Orange County, Vt. 

Occupation, harnessmaker and postmaster. Resided at Bradford, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3598. I. Harriet Stebbins Corliss, born Sept. 8, 1813; married Edwin W. 

Morse. 

3599. II. Edwin Wright Corliss, born Oct. 27, 1815; married Minerva Ash- 

man. 

3600. III. Francis Alfred Corliss, born June 2, L820; married Mary Ross. 

3601. IV. Arad Stebbins Corliss, born Feb. — , 1823; married Adelaide Page, 

Ellen Rogers. 

3602. V. Mary Jane Corliss, born June 27. 1829; married Freeman H. 

( h;ise.+ 

1943. 

LUCY STEBBINS 7 ■* Vri'l St.. lil, Ins o Joslah Stebblns 8 Joseph Stebblns 4 

I Mary Kent Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 1) 

Thomas Stebblns :; John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i V 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Dr. Arad Stebbins and Mary Kent, was born Jan. 3, 1796, at Brad- 
ford, Vermont ; married Feb. 11, 1823, to THEODORE DAME, of Orford, N. H. 
She had one son and two daughters. 

1944. 

i 885 304 12° 

BETSEY STEBBINS 7 VradStehl iStebbinsS Joseph Stebblns 4 

I Marj Kenl Mary How.- Mary Williams 

27 4 II 

Thomas Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 l.i IWI/AND STERRINS 1 V 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarab ) 

daughter of Dr. Arad Stebbins and Mary Kent, was born Sept. 12, 1797, at 

Bradford, Vt. ; married July 30, 1838, to NICHOLAS W. AYER, of Bradford, 

Vt. 

S3 



885 394 122 

Stebbins « Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * 

ry Kent Mary Howe Mary Williams 



514 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

1946. 

885 394 122 

LOUISA STEBBINS 7 ■! Arad Stebbins 6 Josiah Stebbins 5 .1.. soph Stebbins i 

I Mary Kent Mary Howe Mary Williams 

21 4 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 3 I. .tin Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Elizabeth Wrigbt Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Dr. Arad Stebbins and Mary Kent, was born June 10, 1801, at 
Bradford, Vermont ; died Nov. 5, 1835, at Montpelier, Vermont ; married July 
15, 1827, to DANIEL MOULTON, of Montpelier, Vt. 

1947. 
ARAD STEBBINS 7 \ Arad st 

( Mary K 

27 4 II 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

son of Dr. Arad Stebbins and Mary Kent, was born Jan. 16 (or 11), 1803, at 
Bradford, Orange County, Vt. ; died Jan. 12, 1862, at Bradford, Vt. ; married 
Mar. 24, 1835, at Bradford, Vt,, to ELIZA STODDARD, of Pairlee, Vt. (or 
Plymouth, N. H.), born Dec. 13, 1811, at Norwich, Vt.; died Mar. 24, 1897, at 
Cataumet, Barnstable County, Mass., who was a daughter of Jesse Stoddard 
and Sarah Burton. Occupation, Judge of Probate Court. Resided at Brad- 
ford, Vt. 

CHILDREN: 

3603. I. Eliza Jane, born Oct. 2, 1836 ; died Feb. 8, 1842. 

3604. H. Mary Louise, born June 18, 1839; married Alden P. Davis.-f- 

3605. HI. Sarah Emeline, born June 27, 1843 ; died Jan. 16, 1852. 

3606. IV. Marshall Burton, born Sept. 27, 1845; married Etta Laura Nye.+ 

3607. V. Henry Arad, born July 20, 1850; died Sept, 13, 1867. 

ARAD STEBBINS was esteemed an intelligent, capable and honest man, 
and as such was much employed in public business. He was Overseer of the 
Poor and a Justice of the Peace in Bradford, Vt., for several years. He repre- 
sented the town in the State Legislature for five years; filled the office of 
Judge of Probate for this district for one term; was frequently employed in 
the settlement of estates and as guardian of orphan children, in which ca- 
eities he seems to have given general satisfaction. 



1948. 

HARRD3T STEBBINS 7 ■! Arad Stebbins e Josiah Stebbins o Joseph Stebbins 4 

/ Mary Kent Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins 8 John Stebbins 2 ROYLAND STEBBINS i J- 
Hi Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

daughter of Dr. Arad Stebbins and Mary Kent, was born Mar. 10, 1805 (or 
1806), at Bradford, Vermont; married — — Ward, of Plymouth, N. H. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 515 

1953. 

, 887 394 122 

ELIHU STEBBINS " ■ {Elihu st.-lit.ins • ■ Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stcbbins t 

| Lucretia Wright Mary Howe Mary Williams 

127 4 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 HOWLAND STEBBINS i • 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Elihu Stebbins and Lucretia Wright, was born Mar. 27, 1794. at Hins- 
dale, Cheshire County, N. H. : died Oct. 19, 1871, at Hinsdale, N. H. : married 
Nov. 11, 1824, at Hinsdale, N. H., to SARAH GAY HOOKER, born June 22, 
1797, at Hinsdale, N. H., who was a daughter of Seth Hooker and Abigail Gay. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, whig. Religion, Congregational. Resided at 
Hinsdale, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

3608. I. John Mills, born Dec. 27, 1825; married Harriet C. Haile.-f 

3609. II. Sarah Hooker, born July 31, 1831 ; died Oct. 31, 1866. 

3610. III. Edward, born Mar. 10, 1834; married Martha D. (Pisk) Walker. + 

ELIHU STEBBINS was one of the subscribers relative to Drummer's Perry n. h. 
at Hinsdale, N. H., that James Hubbard might be "a Pointed & Improved Town 

papers 

as a farra man." xii^ 

In June, 1795, ELIHU STEBBINS was one of the subscribers to a petition 224. ' 
to "grant a Lottery to raise fifteen Hundred Dollars for the purpose of making 
Said Roads & Bridges with the other Expence." 

1956. 

i ss7 394 12° 

LOCKHART W. STEBBINS T ■? Elihu Stebbins 6 Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Lucretia Wright Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 11 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah — \ 

son of Elihu Stebbins and Lucretia Wright, was born June 3, 1802, at Hins- 
dale, Cheshire County. N. H. ; died Feb. 1, 1856, at Hinsdale, N. H. ; married 
Aug. 15, 1830, to CAROLINE BASCOM, born Alar. 26, 1807, at Hinsdale, 
N. H. ; died Feb. 1, 1856 (or Jan. 2, 1880), who was a daughter of Shubael 
Bascom and Philenia Elmore (or Philana Elmer). Resided at Hinsdale, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

3611. I. Mary B., born Mar. 21, 1832 (or 1833) ; married May 25, 1854, to 

George H. Searle ; lives at Orange, Mass. 

3612. II. Lucy A., born Feb. 15, 1835 (or 1836); married Mar. 8, 1858, 

to Lieut. Samuel N. Hartwell. She died Nov. 6, 1878. 

3613. III. Julia C, born Oct. 17, 1837; married Mar. 18, Henry C. Tenney.+ 

1959. 

i 889 394 122 

ARAD STEBBINS 7 ■{ Eli Stebbins e Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

I Sibyl Symonds Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 11 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 Rowland STEBBINS l J- 

Elizal.cth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Eli Stebbins and Sibyl Symonds, was born 1796; died Jan. 22, 1852. aged 



3615. 


II. 


3616. 


III. 


3617. 


IV. 


3618. 


V. 


3619. 


VI. 



516 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

56 years; married WEALTHY (COOK) SMITH, born about 1782; died Feb., 
1861, aged 79 years. Resided at Hinsdale and Winchester, N. H. 

CHILDREN : 

3614. I. Erastus, born Mar. 8, 1817 ; married Elizabeth Ann Dudley.-f 
Mary, born 1819 ; married Daniel Bacon. 
Sophia, born 1821 ; married Dr. Scott. 
Francis, born 1823 ; married Eliza P. Peckham. 
Ella, born 1823. 
Walter Osgood, born Oct., 1824. 

1960. 

S89 394 122 

HIAL STEBBINS " - Eli Stebbins 6 Josiah Stebblns 5 Joseph Stebbins * 

I Sibyl Symonds Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 11 

Thomas Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

son of Eli Stebbins and Sibyl Symonds, was born 1798; died Dec. 22,^1852; 
married to SOPHRONIA SMITH, born about 1806 ; died Feb. 6, 1890, aged 84 

years. Resided at Hinsdale, New Hampshire. She married second 

TITUS. 

CHILDREN : 

3620. I. Seth, married Clark ; married second Peeler. 

3621. II. Sarah A., born 1827 ; died Nov. 6, 1844. 

3622. III. Delia A., born 1829 ; died Aug. 19, 1830. 

3623. rV Delia A., born 1833 ; died Oct. 20, 1856. 

3624. V. Lucy, born 1835 ; married Samuel Crossfield ; lives at Keene, N. H. 

3625. VI. Emeline, born 1839 ; died Mar. 3, 1840. 

3626. VII. Alvira, born 1842; married Henry Trask; lives at Boston, Mass. 

1964. 

,,,. _ . m— « nnnvn - t 889 394 122 

ELIZA STEBBINS ' - Eli Stebblns c Josiah Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebblns 4 

I Sibyl Symonds Mary Howe Mary Williams 

L>7 4 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

daughter of Eli Stebbins and Sibyl Symonds ; married June 22, 1826, to WAR- 
REN LYMAN, born Aug. 23, 1805, at Northfield, Mass. ; died Nov. 18, 1837, at 
Texas, who was a son of Samuel Lyman and Sarah Smith. Residence, South 
Hadley Falls, Mass. (1872). 

CHILDREN : 

3627. I. Sarah Lyman, born Jan. 27. 1827; married Simon G. Southworth, 

of Chicopee, Mass. 

3628. TT. Maria Eliza Lyman, born Oct. 3, 1828; married Horace Hatfield, 

of South Hadley, Falls. 

3629. III. Henry Clay Lyman, born Nov. 18, 1830 ; died Jan. 4, 1836. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 517 

3630. IV. George "Warren Lyman, born Mar. 15, 1833; married Sarah Fla- 

villa Lyman. 

3631. V. William Henry Lyman, born July 18, 1838 ; died Oct. 31, 1855. 

3632. VI. Mary Henrietta Lyman, born July 18, 1838; teacher in Chicopee, 

Mass. 

1965. 

i 689 394 122 

SIBYL STEBBINS" ■ EliStiM Josiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins t 

I Sibyl Symonds Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 11 
Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 l;n w LAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

daughter of Eli Stebbins and Sibyl Symonds; married to NELSON HOLTON, 
born Mar. 6, 1803, who was a son of Ora Holton and Martha Hardwick. 

1966. 

__ 889 394 122 

WILLIAM STEBBINS 7 EUStebl Josiah Stebbins s Joseph Stebbins 4 

Sibyl Symonds Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 8 John Stebbins 2 1C< IW l.A M > STEBBINS l [■ 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah 1 

son of Eli Stebbins and Sibyl Symonds, was born Mar. 13, 1810, at Bradford, 
Orange County, Vt. ; died Feb. 13, 1857, at Winchester, Cheshire County, N. H. ; 
married Sept. 22, 1834, at Northfield, Franklin County, Mass., to MARY ANN 
LYMAN, born Jan. 3, 1814, at Northfield. Mass.; died Aug. 8, 1865, at North- 
field, Mass., who was a daughter of Aaron Graves Lyman and Cynthia Lyman. 
Occupation, wheelwright. Polities, whig. Religion, Congregationalist. Re- 
sided at "Winchester, N. H. 

CHILDREN: 

3633. I. Cynthia Luella, born Apr. 6, 1835; married John A. Fisher. -f- 

3634. II. Sibyl, born June 8, 1836; married J. Austin Harris. 

3635. III. Mary Ann, born Nov. 5, 1837; married "William Baker. 

3636. TV. William, born Sept. 2, 1839; died June 1. 1858. 

3637. V. Aaron L., born Sept. 26, 1841; died July 8, 1863. 

3638. VI. Lucy L., born Aug. 31, 1843; died July 19, 1859. 

3639. VII. Warren Lyman, born Sept. 23, 1845; died Sept. 7, 1865. 

3640. VIII. George W., born Oct. 14. 1848; married Mary E. Holbrook.+ 

3641. IX. Lizzie Reed, born Jan. 7. 1851; died Aug. 13, 1884. 

3642. X. Carrie Edna, born Aug. 26, 1853 ; married Lowell W. Brown. + 

3643. XT. Josiah Arad, born May 3, 1856; married Nellie Reed.-f- 

AARON STEBBINS enlisted as a private in Company B, 22nd Regiment, 
Massachusetts Volunteers, September, 1861. He saw a great deal of hard 
service and was discharged Mar. 4, 1863, for disability, and died shortly after 
his return home. 

WARREN LYMAN STEBBINS, on the 14th of September, 1861, enlisted 
in Company R, in the 2nd Regiment. New Hampshire Volunteers. He was 



518 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

made first sergeant, and was honorably discharged from the service, Sep- 
tember 13, 1864. He received a slight wound at the second battle of Bull 
Run. His health was so impaired by the hardships and exposure undergone 
during his term of service that he died from their effects the next year after 
his discharge. 

1967. 

i 892 394 122 

ARAD STEBBINS BAKER 7 - Matilda Stebbins o .Tosiah Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 

/ Isaac Baker Mary Howe Mary Williams 

27 4 II 
Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l y 
Elizi th Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah i 

son of Matilda Stebbins and Isaac Baker, was born June 23, 1805, at Dum- 
merston, Windham County, Vt. ; died Mar. 15, 1895, at Winchester, Cheshire 
County, N. H.; married Oct. 2, 1832, at Hinsdale, Cheshire County, N. H, 
to LUSENA M. BRACKETT, born Feb. 21. 1812, at Blanford, Mass., who 
was a daughter of Francis Brackett and Lina Jacobs. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, republican. Religion, Protestant. 

CHILDREN : 

I. Mary Matilda Baker, born Aug. 6, 1834; unmarried. 

Elizabeth Maria Baker, born Aug. 9, 1836 ; died Nov. 24, 1841. 
Charles Stebbins Baker, born Oct. 6, 1841; unmarried. 
Infant sou. born Apr. 19, 1845 ; died May 4, 1845. 
Helen Maria Baker, born May 14, 1846 ; married James M. 

Spencer. 
Laura Elizabeth Baker, born Jan. 26. 1849; unmarried. 
Martha Ann Baker, born May 4, 1855; died Aug. 14, 1860. 

ARAD STEBBINS BAKER attended the first school established in the 
town of Winchester, N. H. ; and also was in school at Hinsdale, N. H. When 
quite a young man he commenced peddling brooms from Hadley, Mass., 
where a great quantity of broom corn was raised. 

For some time he worked in a hotel for Augustus Smith, where he first 
met the lady who afterwards became his wife. They lived on a farm in 
Northfield until the spring of 1874, when they moved on to a small farm 
which they had purchased in S. W. Winchester, N. H, and within a few 
years bought additional land, making quite a good sized farm. 

He was known far and near as a good farmer, very particular about his 
work and raising excellent crops, but he was still fond of peddling brooms, 
ami whenever he could yet away from his farm work, he would take a trip 
up north, driving sometimes as far as Canada. He was known in North 
Hampton as the "Broom Merchant," and followed the trade more or less 
until lie was more than seventy-seven years of age. 

flis last years were passed quietly at the old homestead, working on the 
farm some and taking frequent walks to the neighbors' — sometimes a mile 
or two over the hills — where he was always a welcome visitor. 

CHARLES STEBBINS BAKER began life on the home farm, helping his 



3644. 


I. 


3645. 


II. 


3646. 


III. 


3647. 


IV. 


3648. 


V. 


3649. 


VI. 


3650. 


VII. 





Vi LOOT, ARAD STEBBINS BAKER. No. HG-I(i. CHARLES STEBBINS BAKER 




No. 3712. 
1AKAH A CALKINS. 



'.10 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 519 

father, until he was twenty-one, after which he worked several years for 
some of the largest farmers in the vicinity of Northampton, Mass. He spent 
some time during the winters canvassing in New Hampshire, Massachusetts 
and Vermont, where he met with good success. 

He purchased the old homestead, and later bought a piece of land ad- 
joining the same. He has been moderately successful in various lines, such 
as dairying, poultry raising, market gardening, etc. 

Near the close of the war of the rebellion, the President issued a call for 
volunteers, and MR. STEBBINS, with two of his neighbors, volunteered to 
fill the quota ; but, the war ending soon, they were not sent south. He had the 
honor of volunteering, but not the honor of fighting to preserve the Union. 

1973. 

i '.»i7 399 I'M 

CYRUS STEBBINS r ■ AmiIi.-i si,.|,i,inse Asabel Stebbins 5 Asabel Stebbins 4 

/ Susannah Field Lydla Harwood Sarah l'ettv 

27 4 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 [:o\vr. AND STEBBINS t V 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah \ 

son of Asahel Stebbins and Susannah Field, was born Nov. 27, 1783, at 
Northfield, Mass.; died Mar. 1:5. 1S74. at Northfield, Mass.; married July 9. 
1814, to MERCY MORGAN, born Dec. 5. 1783, at Springfield, Mass.; died 
July 9, 1837, at Northfield, Mass., who was a daughter of Aaron Morgan and 
Roxana Colton. He married second, Dec. 5, 1844, ORRELL (DEAN) JONES, 
who died Oct. — , 1861. Resided at Northfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Susan Field, born May 28, 1815; married Reuben Dexter Pratt.-f- 
Sylvanus Merriman, born Apr. 4. 1817; married Adeline Allen; 

Martha A. Death; Jane (Ballard) Paul; Calista E. Sumner. + 
Alphonso Collins, born Aug. 14, 1819 ; died Dec. 29, 1821. 
Charles Chauncey, born Nov. 29, 1821; married Laura Smead 

Holton.+ 

3655. V. Roxanna Morgan, born Oct. 12. 1823; married Peter W. Caruth. 

1977. 

EDITH C. STEBBINS 7 ■ Hnrius Si'.. l.liin^i; Thomas Stebbins 5 Asabel Stebbins 4 

f Louisa Merrick Anna Chamberlain Sarah Petty 

27 4 II 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Surah ) 

daughter of Darius Stebbins and Louisa Merrick, was born Nov. 4, 1783, at 
Long Island, N. Y. ; died Mar. 11, 1830, aged 35, at Hannibal, N. Y. ; married 

to MUNSON WINCHELL, born , 1780, at Goshen, Conn. ; died Sept. 

3, 1863, at Fulton, N. Y., who was a son of Munson Winchell and Sarah 
Beach. Occupation, farmer and shoemaker. 

CHILDREN : 

3656. I. Laura Winchell. 

3657. II. Sally L. Winchell; married Lyman Sammons. 



3651. 


I. 


3652. 


II. 


3653. 


III. 


3654. 


rv. 



520 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3658. III. Anna Winchell; married James Branch, of Fulton, Oswego 

County, N. Y. 

3659. IV. Ruth Winchell; married Joel Crosby. 

3660. V. William Stebbins Winchell, born , 1815; married 

Nancy A. Sammons. 

3661. VI. Chauncey Bradley Winchell; died aged 13. 

3662. VII. George B. Winchell; died aged 48. 

3663. VIII. Ann Winchell; married Warren Branch. 



1981. 

„ 1 911 400 124 

CYRUS DARIUS STEBBINS 7 i Darius Stebbins « Thomas Stebbins 5 Asabel Stebbins t 

I Louisa Merrick Anna Chamberlain Sarah Petty 
27 4 11 
Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [• 
Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah ) 

son of Darius Stebbins and Louisa Merrick, was born Mar. 1, 1792, at Mon- 
terey, Berkshire County, Mass. (or West Haven, New Haven County, Conn.) ; 
died Jan. 6, 1875, at Guilford, New Haven County, Conn.; married May 25 
(or 23), 1816, at New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Mass., to NANCY 
BEACH, born Oct. 3, 1797, at New Marlborough, Mass. (or Hartsville), Mass.; 
died June 30, 1863 (or Jan. 3, 1864), at Granby Centre, Oswego County, 
N. Y., who was a daughter of Josiah Beach and Susanna King. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Protestant. Resided at Guilford, 
Conn., and New Marlborough, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3664. I. Warren Selby, born Nov. 27, 1818; married Venelia Harrison 

Bishop.+ 

Emeline, born Aug. 28, 1822; married Elizur Rice. 

Anna S., born Mar. 9, 1824; married James D. Hancock. 

Harriet Louisa, born June 9, 1826 ; married George C. Leete.+ 

William Harrison, born Aug. 29, 1828 ; married Caroline Eliza- 
beth Davis, -f- 

Cyrus Darius, born Mar. 1, 1S31 ; married Almira Jones.-f- 

Nancy, born Dec. 16, 1833 ; died Mar. 4, 1854. 

Sarah L., born May 14, 1837; died July 15, 1838. 

Henry E., born Dec. 25, 1841; died June 1, 1844. 



1982. 

i 9ii 400 124 

ASA STEBBINS 7 \ Darius Stebbins e Thomas Stebbins 5 Asabel Stebbins * 

/ Louisa Merrick Anna Chamberlain Sarah Petty 

27 4 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 3 John Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Elizabeth Wright Abigail Bartlett Sarah I 

son of Darius Stebbins and Louisa Merrick, was born Sept. 27, 1794; died 
Nov. 9, 1846; married Jan. 1, 1822, to MARILLA L. EGGLESTON. born 
Dec. 15, 1798, at North East, Dutchess County. N. Y. ; died Jan. 27. 1889, 



3665. 


II. 


3666. 


III. 


3667. 


IV. 


3668. 


V. 


3669. 


VI. 


3670. 


VII. 


3671. 


VIII. 


3672. 


IX. 



SEVENTH GENERATION. 521 

who was a daughter of Samuel Eggleston and Deborah Landers. Resided at 
Sheffield, Mass. 

1985. 

1 911 400 

BARNABAS MERRICK STEBBINS : I 'arhis Stebblns e Thomas Stebblns 5 

I Louisa Merrick Anna Chamberlain 

124 27 4 1 | 

isabel StebblDS4 Thomas Stebblns 3 John Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i • 

Sarah lvtty Elizabeth Wrlgbt Abigail Bartlett Sarah i 

son of Darius Stebbins and Louisa Merrick, was horn Mar. 21, 1801, at 
Tyringham, Berkshire County, Mass.; died Apr. 4, 1879, at Owego, N. Y. ; 
married to ROXALANA GLEASON, born Feb. 12, 1806, at Tyringham, N. Y. ; 
died Apr. 22, 1881, at Owego, N. Y., who was a daughter of Sanford Gleason 
and Rachel Walter. Occupation, farmer. 

CHILDREN : 

167 I I. Barnabas Merrick, born Aug. 14, 1822; married Julia Etta Lin- 

coln, -j- 

3674. II. Laura Ann, born Juno 25, lt>25; married Charles Keyes Lin- 

coln, -f- 

3675. III. John Earl, born June 29, 1826; married Mary M. Brown. 

3676. IV. William Manning, born No-v 30, 1829 ; married Emily Hulse. He 

died June 7, 189S. 



1999. 

I 918 409 L45 

CHLOE HUBBARD 1 < roily Sheldon a Marj Southwell 4 

I Bbenezer Hubbard Marj Harmon Jonathan Sheldon 

30 l 1 J 

Sarah Stebbins 3 John Steb ROWLAND STEBBINS i > 
William Southwell ill Bartlett Sarah \ 

daughter of Polly Sheldon and Ebenezer Hubbard, was born Sept. 30, 1778; 
died Oct. 1, 1851, at Orwell, Addison County, Vt.; married Mar. 11, 1S00, at 
Orwell, Vt., to ARTEMIDORUS BASCOM, born Dec. 19, 1774, at Northfield, 
Mass.; died Aug. 26, 1841, at Orwell, Vt.. who was a son of Elias Bascom and 
Eunice Allen. Occupation, farmer. Religion, Congregationalism Resided at 
Northfield, Mass.; Orwell, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3677. I. Thankful Bascom, born Dec. 20, 1800; married Horace Cobb, 

Oct. 17, 1820. 

3678. II. Elvira Priscilla Bascom, born Mar. 7, 1802; married Mar. 10, 

1822, Linus Wilcox. 

3679. III. Clorinda Bascom, born Oct. 27, 1804 ; married Samuel Howard ; 

Alonzo Safford. 

3680. IV. Emily Bascom, born Aug. 21, 1806; married William R. San- 

ford. 

3681. V. Oliver Hubbard Bascom, born Feb. 16, 1810; married Lucretia 

Olcott Young. 



522 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3682. VI. Semantha Eunice Bascom, born Dec. 18, 1811 ; married Rev. 

Henry Bates. 

3683. VII. Dorus Bascom, born Apr. 18, 1814; married Ann Elizabeth 

Clark. 

3684. VIII. William Franklin Bascom, born Mar. 17, 1817; married Anne 

F. Strong. 

3685. IX. Samuel Hopkins Bascom, born Feb. 27, 1819 ; married Eliza- 

beth (Clark) Bascom. -4- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 

2008. 

NOAH GRANGER STEBBINS s - Noah Stebbins t Noah Stebblna 6 Samuel Stebblns s 

( Anna Stebblna Margaret Stebblns Mary Knowlton 
I! Q •_. t , 

I Stebbins* Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l >■ 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Noah Stebbins and Anna Stebbins, was born July 2, 1802 (T. R.), at 

Wilbraham, Mass.; died Feb. 24, 1891, at Hampden, Hampden County, Mass.; 

married Oct. 2, 1833 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Hampden County. Mass.. to 

SOPHIA HITCHCOCK, bom Sept. 14, 1808, at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Jan. 

2ti. 1895, at Hampden. Mass.. who was a daughter of Ithainer Hitchcock and 

Polly Allen. Resided at Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3686. I. Amelia Sophia, born Oct. 13. 1*34 (T. R.) ; died Apr. 19, 1867 

(T. R.) ; unmarried. 

3687. II. George Henry, born Apr. 29. 1838; married Harriet Bugbee; 

Flavia E. Ashley. + 

3688. III. Benjamin Franklin, born Jan. 12, 1840; died June 24, 1842. 

3689. IV. Lucinda Victoria, bom Oct. 16, 1842 (T. R.) ; died Feb. 4, 1844. 

3690. V. Benjamin Franklin, born May 8, 1847 (T. R.) ; died Sept. 9, 

1850 (T. R.). 

3691. VI. Byron Granger, born Sept. 2S. 1850 (or 1854) (T. R.) ; married 

Sadie Gardner. 

NOAH GRANGER STEBBINS moved to Texas about the year 1836, 
receiving a tract of land containing four thousand six hundred acres from 
the state, in consideration of his becoming a resident, being a married man. 
He, with others, went out and located it. During the Civil War he lost the 
title to the land on account of not being able to communicate or to pay taxes. 
Later, he regained the title and sold the land. He was then in the Mexican 
War. His wife cooked the meals for General Santeen, when he was taken 
prisoner and said that he was a very smart man. 

April 29, 1842, he returned to his father's old homestead at Wilbraham, 
Massachusetts, which he purchased from the other heirs, where he and his 
wife lived until their death. The place is now the property of his son, 
Byron ( ;. Stebbins. 

2013. 

DEBORAH STEBBINS 8 -j Azarlah Stebblns 7 Noah Stebbins o Samuel Stebbins 5 

( Moriah (Granger Margaret Stehbins Mary Knowlton 

41 G 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Azariah Stebbins and Moriah Granger, was born May 27, 1798, 

523 



3693. 


II. 


3694. 


III. 


3695. 


IV. 


3696. 


V. 


3697. 


VI. 


3698. 


VII. 


3699. 


VIII. 


3700. 


IX. 



524 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

at Simsbury, Conn.; died , 1841, aged 43; married Oct. — , 1879, to 

ORRIS GIDDINGS, born April 26, 1791 ; died Aug. 12, 1873, who was a son 
of John Giddings and Achsa Palmer. 

CHILDREN : 

3692. I. Janette Giddings, born Mar. 24, 1821 ; married, 1858, to James 

H. Pease, of Springfield, Mass. 
Maria Giddings, born Dec. 28, 1822; unmarried. 
Emily Giddings, born Nov. 9, 1824; married, 1854, to Daniel 

Hitchcock, of Springfield, Mass. She died November, 1879. 
Azariah Giddings, born Feb. 12, 1827. 
Elisha Giddings, born Sept. 6, 1829. 
Elijah Giddings, born Sept. 6, 1829. 
Orestes Giddings, born Oct. 1, 1831. 
John Giddings, born May 6, 1833. 
Ellen Giddings, born Aug. 23, 1839 ; married Moses A. Ingra- 

ham, of Lee, Mass. She died Nov. 8, 1865. 

2017. 

MELISSA STEBBINS 8 - Azariah Stebblns 7 Noah Stebblns 6 Samuel Ste'bblns 5 

/ Moriah Granger Margaret Stebblns Mary Knowlton 
41 6 2 1 j 

Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ■ — — \ 

daughter of Azariah Stebbins and Moriah Granger, was born Oct. 11, 1809, at 
Hartland, Conn.; died June 17, 1839; married MUNSON MERRIAM, born 
June 7, 1807, probably at West Hartland, Conn.; died Oct. 1, 1871, who was a 
son of Isaac Merriam and Mary Lois Benham. Resided at West Hartland, 
Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

3701. I. Flavel Granger Merriam, born May 20, 1835; married Lucinda 

Ayers; lives at New York City. 

3702. II. Lent Benham Merriam, born Oct. 7, 1838; lives at Providence, 

R. I. 

2018. 

I 9°6 418 

LUTHER HOLCOMB STEBBINS s • Azariah Stebblns 7 Noah Stebbins o 

I '.Moriah Granger Margaret Stebbins 
IT.", 41 6 2 

Samuel Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 1 ■ 
Sarah | 

son of Azariah Stebbins and Moriah Granger, was born Mar. 19, 1812, at 
Hartland, Hartford County, Conn.; died Apr. 11, 1862, at Hartland, Conn.; 
married Sept. 30, 1845, at Litchfield, Litchfield County, Conn., to JULIA 
WEBSTER, born June 17, 1809, at West Hartford, Conn., who was a daughter 
of Anson Webster and Harriet Seymour. Occupation, farmer and mechanic. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 525 

Polities, democrat. Religion, Congregationalism Resided at Litchfield, Win- 
stead and Hartland, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

3703. I. Hilton Webster, born Aug. 16, 1846 ; married Katharine Collins 

Burnham.-f- 

3704. II. Mary Harriet, born June 1. 1851; died Sept. 24, 1868, at Long- 

meadow, Mass. 

2019. 

SAMUEL DWIGHT STEBBINS 8 ■) Azariah st^hhins 7 Noah Stebbins 6 

I Morlah Granger Margaret Stebbins 

175 41 6 2 

Samuel Stebbtns 5 Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Knowlton Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah I 

son of Azariah Stebbins and Moriah Granger, was born April 22, 1814, at 
Hartland Center, Hartford County, Conn. ; died Aug. 1, 1890, at Akron, Sum- 
mit County, Ohio ; married Feb. 16, 1841, at Hartland Center, Conn., to 
LAURA L. BURNHAM, born Mar. 14, 1815, at Hartland Center, Conn.; died 
Sept. 28, 1863, at Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, who was a daughter of 
Thomas Burnham and Phoebe Fairchild. He married second, MARTHA J. 
HADLEY, Sept. 27, 1877, at Churchville, N. T. She was born Feb. 23, 1837, 
at Riga, Monroe Count} - , N. Y., and was a daughter of John Varnum Hadley 
and Mary McKinney Wilson. Occupation, farmer and stockraiser. Politics, 
democrat. Resided at Churchville, X. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

Martin L., born June S. 1843; died Nov. 5, 1844. 
M. Luther, born Dec. 14, 1845 ; died Oct. 30, 1865. 
Frances Mary, born July 20, 1850; died Dec. 19, 1865. 
Frederick M., born July 20, 1850 ; died Dec. 9, 1853. 

After his marriage SAMUEL DWIGHT STEBBINS removed to Ravenna, 
Portage County, Ohio, where he pursued the occupation of farming and stock 
raising, in which he was most successful and accumulated a handsome com- 
petency. After the death of his wife and children, he sold his farm and 
spent some time in Akron, Ohio ; Wheeling, West Virginia ; and Hartford, 
Connecticut, then returned to Akron. In 1877 he removed to Churchville, 
New York, where he continued to reside until his death. 

MR. STEBBINS was a man who held the respect and esteem of all with 
whom he came in contact. He was honest in all his dealings; just and true 
as a friend and conservative, rather than aggressive, in thought and action, 
unless a case presented itself where the public good demanded speedy action, 
when his decision was immediate and his action decisive. 

He was an attendant at the Congregational church, of which for a number 



3705. 


I. 


3706. 


II. 


3707. 


III. 


3708. 


IV. 



526 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

of years he was a trustee. He was a Jaeksonian democrat and a strong par- 
tisan. Though frequently importuned to accept nominations for political 
office, he refused, though often sent as a delegate to his party conventions. 
His personal appearance was very striking, being tall and very erect — a 
courtly gentleman of the "old school." 

2021. 

_ l 931 418 ITS 

ORSON STEBBINS 8 - Luther Stebblns J Noah Stebbins e Samuel Stebblns 6 

f Phebe Hitchcock Margaret Stebblns Mary Knowlton 

41 6 2 1 I 

Sal istebbtns4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Luther Stebbins and Phebe Hitchcock, was born July 9, 1807 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; married July 1, 1835, at Palmer, Mass., to NANCY 
BARNES, of Palmer; died Mar. 27, 1876, aged 75, at Palmer, Mass. Resided 
at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3709. I. Lucinda, born Nov. 6, 1836 (T. R.) ; died Sept, 12, 1838 (T. R.). 

3710. II. Henry, born June 26, 1839 (T. R.). 

ORSON STEBBINS lived in Palmer, Massachusetts, for more than half a 

I'alaier, 

rt'iitury. He commenced work on the mill in Thorndike in 1835-6, under the 
supervision of Mr. Burnett, of Belchertown. In 1845 he settled in Three 
Rivers. After the mill was burned, May 9, 1864, he was employed in the mill 
at Thorndike, his residence still being at Three Rivers. He was in 1889 
employed by the Otis Company, to make repairs in the Palmer mills. 

2022. 

931 418 175 



S 5 
ltOB 



I 931 418 1YO 

LAURA STEBBINS 8 \ Luther Stebblns T Noah Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebhin 

{ I'hebe Hitchcock Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton 

41 6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Hannah Hitchcock . 1. .anna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Luther Stebbins and Phebe Hitchcock, was born Mar. 12, 1809 
(T. R. . a1 Wilbraham, Mass.; died Sept. 27, 1872, at Waukegan, Lake County, 
111.: married Jan. 3, 1832, at Wilbraham, Mass., to SMITH CALKINS, born 
Aug. 24. 1807, at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Mass.; died Apr. 15, 1887, at 
Waukegan, Lake County, 111., who was a son of Judah Calkins and Sally 
Edson. Resided in New York; Wisconsin; Antioch and Waukegan, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

1711. 1. Eliza M. Calkins, born Sept. ::, 1834; married Henry G. Laeva- 

good. 

1712. II. Sarah A. Calkins, born Feb. 21, 1838; unmarried. 

In tli. spring of 1839 SMITH CALKINS went to the then wild west, 
where the red men still had their abodes in the forests. He returned in the 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 527 

fall for his family and they made the trip to their new home by way of the 
lakes, landing in South Port (now Kenosha ), Wisconsin. He lived in the town 
of Salem for over a year, then took up some land under the claim land, near 
the Antioch, Illinois, to which he moved his family. He lived here until the 
fall of 1868, when he sold it and removed to Waukegan, Illinois, where he 
spent the remainder of his life. 

Schools were scarce in the country when SARAH A. CALKINS was a girl, 
and she had to go two miles to school, then only had a term in the summer 
and a term in the winter. Later, she attended the old Waukegan Academy; 
and at the age of seventeen commenced teaching in the country schools, which 
occupation she followed until her mother's health failed. She remained at 
home to care for her until she was partially restored to health. She then 
taught again for two years. It became necessary, however, for her to give 
up her teaching to be with her mother, and she remained with her until her 
death. Since that time she has lived mostly alone. 



2026. 

MILTON STEBBINS 8 •! Luther Stebbins 7 Noah Stebbins c Samuel Stebbins G 

/ Pbebe Hitchcock Margaret Stebbins Mary Knowlton 
41 6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Luther Stebbins and Phebe Hitchcock, was born June 8, 1819 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass. ; died Feb. 24, 1889, at Wilbraham, Mass. ; married Mar. 
6, 1845 (T. R.), at Wilbraham. Mass., to ANGELINE H. WOOD, born Oct. 8, 
1819, at Fayetteville, Vt. ; died July 22, 1882, at Springfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Thomas Wood and Mercy Randall. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
republican. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3713. I. Jane, born Aug. 2, 1846 (T. R.). 

3714. II. Charles, born Feb. 11, 1855 (T. R.) ; died Oct. 14, 18S3. 

MILTON STEBBINS erected a grist mill and saw mill just south of the 
bridge on the west side of the mountain at Hampden, Mass., in 1850. 



2042. 

I 944 4^.". 176 

MARGARET STEBBINS s • Abyram stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins a Jonathan Stebbins 5 

( Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 6 '1 1 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 



I 



daughter of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Jan. 10, 1795, 
at Chelsea, Vt. ; died Jan. 26, 1830, at Dryden, Tompkins County, N. T. ; mar- 
ried to JOHN PHILLIPS. Occupation, farmer. 



528 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

3715. I. Electa Jane Phillips; married Laban Robbins. 

3716. II. Lucinda Phillips; married Anson Shurger. 

3717. III. James M. Phillips. 

3718. IV. Child; burned to death. 



2043. 

ELECTA JANE STEBBINS 8 \ Abyram Stebbina 7 Enos Stebbina « Jonathan Stebbins s 

( Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 

41 6 2 1 I 

S:inmel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbina 3 Tbomaa Stebbins 2 HOWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret "Webster, was born Dec. 15 (or 
14), 1797, at Chelsea (or Lansing), N. Y.; died Mar. 24, 1877, at Geneva, 
Cayuga County, N. Y. ; married Jan. 26, 1820, at Lansing, Tompkins County, 
N. Y., to THOMAS MORRISON, born Feb. 7, 1799, at Saratoga, N. Y. ; died 
Jan. 18, 1880. Occupation, farmer. Religion, Baptist. 

CHILDREN: 

3719. I. Cordelia A. Morrison, born May 3, 1823 ; married Mar. 15, 1855, 

to Lewis Baldwin. She died Apr. 15, 1858. 

3720. II. George Morrison, born Apr. 27, 1830 ; died Oct. 31, 1831. 

3721. III. George J. Morrison, born Sept. 22, 1832; married Mrs. Sarah J. 

Johnson. + 

THOMAS MORRISON and wife, ELECTA STEBBINS, bought a small 
farm in Groton, Tompkins County, N. Y., where they commenced housekeep- 
ing in a log house. In 1830 he built a frame house, also a small shop where he 
worked at his trade of making fanning mills for thirty-five years. 

They sold their farm in Groton in 1S5S, and went to Genoa, N. Y., to live 
with their son. 



2044. 

I '.i-H 425 176 

SALMON STEBBINS s - Abyram Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbinss 

I Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Blis* 
41 6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbina 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 KowlaND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ( 

son of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Feb. 7, 1800, at 
Pabius, Onondaga County, N. Y. ; died 1S76, at Ulysses, Potter County, Pa.; 
married to PRISCILLA CHAPMAN, died 1850. He married second, ROSA 
. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. 

CHILDREN : 

3722. I. Fredies, born , 1824; married Pamelia Robbins. 

3723. II. Harvey, born Apr. 13, 1S27; married Charlotte Colvin. 





THOMAS MORRISON. 
Husband of N<>. 2043. 



No. 2043. 
MRS. ELECTA J. STEBBINS MORRISON. 



' 








MKS. ANNA UASIiROOK STEBBINS. 
of No. 2045. 



No. 2045. 
\v.\ RAM STEBBINS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 529 



3724. HI. Lovina; married Henry Cramer. 

3725. IV. Hiram; married Eleanor M. 



3728. 


II. 


3729. 


III. 


3730. 


IV. 



3726. V. Martha Jane; married Nelson Hooker. 



2045. 

t *J44 4**^ ITfi 

ABYRAM STEBBINS s ■ Aliyram stw.Mns ? F.nos Stebblns « Jonathan Stebblns u 

I Margaret Webster Mary Stebblns Margaret Bliss 
41 6 2 1 | 

Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 I'll. .mas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 >• 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret "Webster, was born May 18, 1802 (or 
May 5 — or June 7), at Pabius, N. Y. (or Wilbraham, Mass.); died Apr. 21 
(or 31), 1884, at Waverly, N. Y.; married Nov. 18, 1827 (or 1826), to ANNA 
HASBROOK, born Oct. 8, 1808 (or Nov. 7. 1807) ; died Apr. 21 (or 9), 1884, 
who was a daughter of Jeremiah Hasbrook. Occupation, carpenter and joiner. 
Politics, republican. Removed to Pabius, N. Y., in 1805. 

CHILDREN : 

3727. I. Marcus Merrick, born Aug. 5, 1831 ; married Elizabeth A. John- 

son. + 

Enos, born Apr. 23, 1H32; married Minnie Merrill.4- 

Clarissa L., born May 10, 1835 ; died young. 

Sophia, born 1837 ; married Daniel Pealer. She died Nov. 3, 
1871. 
3731. V. William Henry Harrison, born Aug. 24, 1841; married Sarah 

Elizabeth Lee.+ 

Lovisa, born 1844; died young. 

Mary, born Aug. 16, 1848; married Ed. Beelsman. 

Sarah, born Aug. 16, 1848; married Jacob Fleckenstine.-f- 

John ; died young. 

ABYRAM STEBBINS, JR., was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and had 
a shop at Elmira, Chemung County, N. Y., when there were but a few log 
houses there. Being a man of considerable talent and of much religious zeal, 
he often officiated in the capacity of a local minister. 

He followed his trade until he was sixty years of age, when he engaged in 
farming. 

His daughter, MRS. SOPHIA PEALER, being possessed with due natural 
and acquired qualifications for teaching, was engaged in that occupation for 
some time. It is worthy of remark that she was faithful ; consulting both the 
intellectual and moral nature of her pupils. In this respect she was a pattern 
to school teachers in general, and particularly to those teachers in our 
Academies and Colleges, who educate the head and not the hearts of their 
pupils. 

Both she and her husband were members of the choir of the Reformed 
Church, of which she was a member. She took an active part as a teacher in 
the Sabbath School. 

34 



3732. 


VI. 


3733. 


VII. 


3734. 


VIII. 


3735. 


IX. 



530 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2046. 

i 0,44 425 176 

ISAAC KINNEY STEBBINS 8 - Abyram Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins e Jonathan Stebbins 5 

( Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret "Webster, was born June 12, 1804, at 
Fabius, N. Y. ; died Nov. 4, 1850, at Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pa.; 
married Sept. 2, 1824, at LudlowviUe, N. Y., to [No. 2039] ROXANA 
FLETCHER, born Oct. 31, 1806, at Orange County, Vermont; died June 6, 
1871, at Corry (or Reynoldsville), Pa., who was a daughter of William 
Fletcher and Chloe Stebbins. Occupation, wind-mill maker. Resided at 
Williamstown, Vt. Moved to Vandalia, Iowa, in 1846; to Pittsburg, Pa., in 
1847, and to Jefferson County, Pa., in 1849. 

CHILDREN : 

3736. I. Benton Pixley, born Aug. 23, 1825; married Sarah A. Landis; 
Amelia [No. 3748] Stebbins.+ 

John Fletcher, born July 31, 1829 ; died Feb. 25, 1830. 

William Fletcher, born Mar. 10, 1834; married Sarah Ann 
Luther.-f- 

Emily Mary, born May 14, 1S36; married Henry Aiman.-f- 

James Morrison, born July 24, 1838 ; died Feb. 18, 1859 ; unmar- 
ried. 

Charles Breese, born Sept. 1, 1840; married Fanny R. Poor. 

Lucinda C, born Mar. 18, 1843 ; died Jan. 9, 1857. 



2047. 

i 044 425 176 

CHAMPION STEBBINS s - Abyram stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins I 

I Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 



3737. 


II. 


3738. 


HI. 


3739. 


rv. 


3740. 


v. 


3741. 


VI. 


3742. 


VII. 



IS! I 



41 6 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIN 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Apr. 25, 1806, at 
Fabius, Onondaga County, N. Y. ; died June 5, 1875, at Easton, Talbot County, 
Md.; married Apr. 20, 1828, at Truxton, Cortland County, N. Y., to PHI- 
LANDER WEBSTER, born June 10, 1801, at Truxton, N. Y.; died Mar. 6, 
1877, at Easton, Talbot County, Md., who was a daughter of Samuel Webster. 
Occupation, carpenter. Politics, republican. Religion, Seventh Day Advent- 
ist. Resided in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. 

CHILDREN : 

Margaret, born July 10, 1830 ; died Oct. 5, 1841. 
Almira, born Oct. 3, 1831 ; died Apr. 22, 1842. 
Wanly, born Sept. 4, 1833; died Feb. 12. 1842. 
Henry, born June (or Jan.) 4, 1835; died Oct. 27, 1837. 
Juliette, born Nov. 26, 1839; married Asa Green.-)- 



3743. 


I. 


3744. 


II. 


3745. 


III. 


3746. 


IV. 


3747. 


V. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 531 

374S. VI. Amelia, born Nov. 1, 1841; married [No. 3736] Benton P. Steb- 
bins. + 

3749. VII. Willard Webster, born Feb. 21, 1843; married Mary Emilie 

Voorhees.+ 

CHAMPION STEBBINS was a man of noble mind and peaceful disposi- 
tion. For a number of years he held the office of Magistrate in Steuben 
County, N. T. 

2048. 

i 944 4 ''5 176 

LOVISA STEBBINS * - Aliviam s'i.lil>lns7 Enos Stebblns 6 Jonathan Stebbios 5 

I Margaret Webster Mary Stebblns Margaret Bliss 
41 6 2 li 
Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 i:< (WLAND STEBBINS i } 
Hannah Hitchcock .Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Oct. 2, 1809, 
at Fabius, N. Y. ; died June 8, 1843, at Lansing, N. Y. ; married Dec. 24, 1833, 
at Lansing, Tompkins County, N. Y., to SYLVESTER KIMBLE, born Dec. 
29, 1810, at Lansing, N. Y. ; died -Jan. 22, 1894, at Lima, Livingston County, 
N. Y., who was a son of John Kimble and .Mary Elizabeth Everet. Occupation, 
farmer. 

CHILDREN : 

3750. I. Mary Margaret Kimble, born May 29, 1835; unmarried. 

3751. II. George W. Kimble, born Jan. 3, 1837; died Oct. 14, 1897. 

3752. III. Louisa Ellen Kimble, born Oct. 23, 1840; died at Lima, N. Y. 



2049. 

ELEANOR STEBBINS ^ ' Abyram Stebbins t Knos Stebblns 6 Jonathan Stebbins b 

I .Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 as 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb nan Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Dec. 2, 1810, 
at Dryden, Tompkins County, N. Y. ; died June 12, 1S60, at Barton, N. Y.; 
married Sept. 23, 1832, to NOAH FIELD, born June 3, 1811 (or 1809), at 
Hartford, Conn, (or New Haven, East Guilford) ; died Sept. 8, 1889, at 
Barton (or Spencer), N. Y., who was a sun of Ichabod Field and Annie French. 
He was married second. Mar. 23, 1873, to MARY A. COOK. 

CHILDREN: 

3753. I. Infant, born July 23, 1833; died July 23, 1833. 

3754. II. Benjamin Franklin Field, born July 29, 1834; married Priscilla 

Gutman; Mrs. Almeda E. (Burgess) Taylor. 

3755. III. Horace Webster Field, born Nov. 29, 1S35; married Aggie 

Cushman. 

3756. IV. Susan Field, born Aug. 30, 1837; married Samuel B. Shaw; 

lives at 1277 W. Polk Street, Chicago, 111. 



532 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3757. V. Sophronia Field, born Oct. 5, 1839; died June 29, 1851. 

375s. VI. Margaret Field, born Apr. 16. 1842; married Levi P. Smith.+ 

3759. VII. Eli Field, born Mar. 15, 1844; married Eva Shaw; Emma Lar- 

son. 

3760. VIII. Henry Elisha Field, born Mar. 31, 1847; married Louisa F. 

Bunnell. + 

3761. IX. Abyram Field, born June 2, 1849; married Levina Sayles. 

3762. X. William Augustus Field, born June 8, 1853; married Mary A. 

Shaw.— 

3763. XI. Jedadiah Field, born Sept. 5, 1855 ; died May 27, 1858. 

2050. 

_ I 944 425 176 

LEMUEL STEBBINS s < Abvram Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins « Jonathan Stebbins 5 

I Margaret Webster Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 

41 6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born Feb. 5, 1808, at 
Fabius, Onondaga County, N. Y. ; died Apr. 30, 1881, at Barton. Tioga County, 
X. Y. ; married Oct. 29, 1834. to PHEBE MARIA CARPENTER, born Aug. 
2. 1813, at Groton. X. Y. ; died May 9, 1886. at Barton, Xew York. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. 

CHILDREX : 

3764. I. Edmund Morrison, born Sept. 17, 1838 ; unmarried ; died in the 

army June 8, 1864. 

3765. II. Valentine Watson, born Feb. 4, 1831; unmarried; died Nov. 6, 

1862, in the army. 

3766. III. Orramel Harrison, born Jan. 7, 1840; married Celia Updike.+ 

3767. IV. Margaret Jerusha, born Dec. 10, 1846; married Eugene N. 

Reed.+ 

LEMUEL STEBBINS went to North Barton about the year 1838. The 
country was then almost an unbroken wilderness, and his was the second 
clearing on what has been known as "Hector Hill." The land was heavily 
timbered, and it required great energy and persistent effort to subdue the 
forest and convert it into productive farms. This MR. STEBBINS did with 
the aid of his wife and growing family, and was rewarded with a pleasant 
and valuable home in after years. 

He was a great reader, a profound thinker, and a man well informed on 
all - coming within the range of his investigation. The close of his 

life was like the setting of the sun in a cloudless sky — clear, tranquil and 
serene — confident that it will rise again in a more perfect and eternal day. 

MRS. STEBBINS was a noble Christian woman and was highly esteemed 
by all who kn>>w h^r. She was a member of Acme Grange at North Barton. 

VALENTINE WATSON STEBBINS volunteered in the United States ser- 
vi,-- on the 24th of December. 1861, in the 10th New York Cavalry, under 





No. 3752. 
LOUISA ELLEN KIMBLE 





I 1 Ml i:i. STEBBIXS. 



MUS I " 1 1 1 : 1 : 1 : M CAIII'EXTKK STEBBINS 
Wife of No. 2050. 






EIGHTH GENERATION. 533 

Captain Peck. "While in active scouting service, immediately after the battle 
of Bull Run, he. with others, was led into ambush by the treachery of their 
guide and taken prisoner by Stuart's Cavalry. He was paroled and sect to 
Annapolis, where he was compelled to remain in the most enervating and 
loathsome inactivity, until the fatal camp disease released him — not only from 
his parole of honor, but also from those bonds which bind a soul to earth. 

MR. STEBBINS was a young man of superior mind. He seemed to have 
early comprehended and appreciated the objects of life, and the brief period 
allotted him here he sacredly devoted to its high and noble purposes. He 
was ambitious of greatness and goodness, and labored persistently to attain 
them. He taught school winters, and appropriated his small earnings to 
self-improvement. He communed with good books and good men — studied 
ardently and profitably that good book written by God's own finger so elab- 
orately spread out in the world before us. With kind and generous hands 
he reached out to help his fellow men, and many a young man, once poor, 
forgotten and down trodden, can testify of his efforts to inspire him with 
just conceptions of life and of his own capabilities, and to raise him to the 
stature of true manhood. He was so imbued with a sense of right and justice 
that he was a law unto himself. His enlisting to fight for his country was 
purely the work of a conscientious regard for duty. While a prisoner at 
Annapolis he refused to visit home, as others did, without leave, fearing he 
would violate some army regulation ; but he looked forward to the day when 
peace would again dawn upon the country, and he once more be permitted 
to pursue the work of perfecting himself in those things so essential to noble 
manhood. 

Such was VALENTINE WATSON STKBBINS— a picture not overdrawn, 
as his most intimate neighbors and friends can testify. He lived many years 
in the land, because he lived those years so well. He found "death the lib- 
erator of him whom freedom cannot release, the physician of him whom 
medicine cannot cure." (Waverly. X. Y., Advocate, Nov. 21st, 1862.) 

SERGEANT EDMUND MORRISON STEBBINS of Company H, 10th 
New York Cavalry, died at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Philadelphia, Pa., June 8, 
1864, aged twenty-eight years. SERGEANT STEBBINS was one of the 
noblest young men of our country. Finely educated, ambitious of perfection 
in goodness and greatness, surrounded by all the endearments that a well 
furnished and happy home could afford, he and his younger brother Watson 
conceived it their duty to enlist, at a time, too, when the government bounties 
offered no inducement t<> such a sacrifice. 

They went because, as they said, their country had claims upon them in 
her hour of danger and distress — they went because they realized the great 
duty they were under to God and their fellow men — they went from motives 
of the noblest patriotism — from love of liberty, law and free government. 

SERGEANT STEBBINS passed through many of the most dangerous and 
fatiguing campaigns of the war — was engaged in those protracted and perilous 
raids through Virginia, which have rendered the cavalry of the North famous 
throughout the world. He had but lately recovered from a protracted illness. 



534 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

when Grant's arreat movement commenced, and was among the first to engage 
the enemy in the wilderness south of the Rapidan. 

The fourth day of the fight. May Sth — while dismounted and reeonnoiter- 
ing — a terrible volley from thousands of hostile muskets greeted the few 
scouts, killing and wounding many. A minie ball struck down our soldier 
friend, passing through his right shoulder blade and lodging in his lungs. 
He was borne tenderly away by his comrades, and. after much delay and 
untold suffering, he reached "Washington, conveyed thence by way of Belle 
Plain in an army wagon over extremely rough roads. 

From there he was sent to Philadelphia where his father, who had been 
searching for his wounded son, soon found him. Here he received the best 
medical treatment and that tender care and nursing which a parent alone 
can render. While in the camp hospital chloroform was administered and 
the poor sufferer assured (falsely) by his surgeon that the ball had been 
removed. Alas! the fatal missile — as was afterwards learned — was still in 
his lung warring upon his life powers, and gradually bearing him down to 
the grave. His father bears testimony to the patient fortitude — to the noble 
and manly heroism with which he endured his last suffering — a heroism un- 
surpassed even in the most sanguinary strife upon the battlefield. He lingered 
until the Sth inst.. when his soul left the grosser habiliments of the earth-life, 
to develop its perfections in a higher and purer world, where wars shall be 
known no more forever, and where death itself is swallowed up in one great 
and eternal victory. 

"They sweetly slum'' by side, 

Upon a green and pleasant hill, 
Where the morning's sunny tide 

First wakes the shadows dark and still: 

Yes, now they sleep — and 0. may ne'er 

One careless footstep press the sod 
Where moulders those we held so dear. — 

The friends of man, the friends of G" 



2051. 

EMILY STEBBINS • -• -'" insT EnosS Jonathan Stebbins 5 

I Margaret Wei Mary Stebbins garet Bliss 

41 2 11 

:.= : mas Stebbins -: ROWLAND STEBBIN - 

Hannah Hitchcock :.n:>. Lamb nan Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Abyram Stebbins and Margaret Webster, was born June 12, 1815, 
at Lansing, Tompkins County. X. Y.; died Aug. - at North Barton, 

Tioga County. X. Y.: married Mar. 21, 1837 CHESTER BROWN*, born 

June 18. 1814, at Newfield, Tompkins County. N. Y.; died Feb. 6, 1892. at 

■■■. Iowa, who was a son of Daniel W. Brown and 
Harriet Cotton. Occupation, farmer. Politics, republican. Religion, Meth- 
ed at North Barton, N. Y. : Kansas and Iowa. 





CHESTER BROWN. 
Husband of No. 2051. 



No. 2051. 
MRS. EMILY STEBBINS BROWN. 





1 HIN WOI ISTER 
So. 2052. 



No. 2052. 

MRS. FANN1 REED STEBBINS 

WOOSTER. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 535 

CHILDREN : 

3768. I. Hattie L. Brown, born Oct. 13, 1838; married Dec. 28, 1869, to 

Mahlon Updike. 

3769. II. Horace A. Brown, born Aug. 21, 1842 ; married Dec. 26, 1866. 

3770. III. Manily Tucker Brown, born Sept. 29, 1844; married Susie A. 

Harris. + 

3771. IV. George Morrison Brown, born Oct. 8, 1851. 



2052. 

i 94 5 425 176 

FANNY REED STEBBINS * 1 Brainard Stebbins ■ Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 

f Margaret Reed Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 G 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Capt. Brainard Stebbins and Margaret Reed, was born Aug. 20, 
1804, at "Walden, Caledonia County, Vt. ; died Feb. 26, 1888, at West Burke, 
Vt. ; married Oct. 30, 1832, to REVEREND JOHN WOOSTER, born May 23, 
1798, at Campton, Grafton County, N. H. ; died Dec. 4, 1873, at West Burke, 
Vt., who was a son of David Wooster and Willey. 

CHILDREN : 

3772. I. Fanny Reed Wooster, born Oct. 11, 1833; married George A. 

Appleton.-)- 

3773. II. Ellen M. Wooster, born Sept. o, 1836 ; married William M. Thomp- 

son. + 

3774. III. Quincy A. Wooster, born Sept, 4, 1839; married Catherine Mon- 

roe.+ 

3775. IV. Theodore F. Wooster, born July 24, 1844 ; married Emma Howe. 

REV. JOHN WOOSTER was a Congregational minister for over fifty years, 
most of the time in Vermont ; and was widely known and very much esteemed. 
He died suddenly at Newark, Vermont, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. 
Thompson, whose home was at that place. 

Up to the time of her death, MRS. WOOSTER "retained full use of one 
of the brightest intellects ever possessed by mortal. Hers was a life spent in 
making happy the lives of fellow-beings." 



2054. 

1 945 176 

BRAINARD STEBBINS s Brainard Stebbins i Stebbins c Jonathan Stebbins 5 

I Margaret Reed Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Capt. Brainard Stebbins and Margaret Reed, was born July 8, 180S, 
probably at Williamstown, Vermont; died Sept. 1, 1S70, at Barton, Vt. ; mar- 
ried June 5, 1830, at Barton, Vt., to BETSEY G. PIERCE. Resided at Barton, 
Vermont. No children. 



536 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2057. 



PHOEBE LAVINIA STEBBINS « \ m 

I Be 



048 420 176 

Bliss Stebbins ^ Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 6 
Betsey R. Cossitt Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins » Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Capt. Bliss Stebbins and Betsey Ruth Cossitt, was born Apr. 21, 
1804, at Claremont, N. H.; died July 13, 1862; married Oct. 10, 1826, to 

SIMEON WIGHT, who was a son of Colonel Simeon Wight and 

. She married second, ABRAM SMITH WHITE, son of Abijah 



White and Dorcas Stebbins. [See No. 1026.] 

CHILDREN : 

3776. I. Delia Wight, born June 20, 1827 ; married William Borden Jones.+ 

2058. 

_ I 948 425 176 

ANN MARY STEBBINS 8 - Bliss Stebbins t Enos Stebbins e Jonathan Stebbins t> 

/ Betsey R. Cossitt Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
41 6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Capt. Bliss Stebbins and Betsey Ruth Cossitt, was born Mar. 31 
(or 21), 1809, at Williamstown, Vermont; died Jan. 20, 1877, at Cambridge- 
port, Mass. (or Detroit, Mich.); married Nov. 11 (or 18), 1829, to LYMAN 
BRIGGS, born May 15, 1803, at Montpelier, Vermont (or Keene, N. H.) ; 
died Apr. 11, 1868, at Detroit, Mich., who was a son of Eliphalet Briggs 
and Elizabeth Stiles. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided 
for many years at Montpelier, Vt., where he held the offices of Town Clerk 
and Register for a long period. He also resided at Detroit, Mich. 

CHILDREN : 

3777. I. Lyman Carroll Briggs, born Sept. 14, 1830; married Harriet 

Messer. 
Ellen Mary Briggs, born Feb. 22, 1833 ; married Haven N. Cook. 
Lauretta Willard Briggs, born Mar. 9, 1838; died Jan. 4, 1841. 
Harlan Page Briggs, born Oct. 29 (or 27), 1840; married Clara 

Miller. 
Son, born Dec. 29, 1844; died same day. 
Cortland Bliss Briggs, born Nov. 11, 1847; died Aug. 17, 1848. 

2059. 
CORTLAND BLISS STEBBINS 8 \ miss stebbins - Enos stebbtas e 

I Betsey It. Cossitt Mary Stebbins 
176 41 6 2 

■Mian Sti-bblnsB Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l i 

in ( 

son of Capt. Bliss Stebbins and Betsey Ruth Cossitt, was born Feb. 17, 1812, 



3778. 


n. 


3779. 


in. 


3780. 


rv. 


3781. 


v. 


3782. 


VI. 





\,, L'li., ! 

I : i: A I N A I; I > STEISBI Ns 



No. 2057. 
I'MOEBE LAVINA I STEBB] NS i WRIGHT. 




VIEW SEA1! \\ I l.l.l AMSTllWN. VT. 

i nml Bhss Si. h I. ins i Xo. 203!)), 

I'! .iiii.i! K, ii. si. I,:, iii^ i So 200] I. 
Siis.'in 10. Slclililns I Xo. :!7SG I. 



3783. 


I. 


3784. 


II. 


3785. 


III. 


3786. 


IV. 


3787. 


V. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 537 

at "Williamstown, Vt. ; died Mar. 2, 1901, at Lansing, Mich. ; married May 24, 
1837, to SUSAN E. BURLET, born 1816, at Salem, Mass.; died Mar. 19, 
1854, at Adrian, Mich., who was a daughter of John Burley and Paulina 
Reed. He married second, May 1, 1855, ELIZA M. SMITH, died Feb. — , 
1888, at Lansing, Mich., daughter of Israel Smith. Politics, republican. 
Religion, Congregationalist. 

CHILDREN : 

Cortland Burley, born Aug. 26, 1842; died Nov. 5, 1842. 
Charles Ernest, born Apr. 27, 1856; died Feb. 14, 1860. 
Arthur Cortland, born July 16, 1860 ; married Rena Stowell.-f- 
Susan Eliza, born Aug. 7, 1863; unmarried. 
Bliss, born Apr. 21, 1865 ; married June 22, 1892, at Amsterdam, 
N. Y., Hattie Card. 

CORTLAND BLISS STEBBINS began attending school when three and £rom 
a half vears of age, and from the first was nearly always at the head of his s. teb - 

* ^ lilDS. 

class. The following incident indicates his precociousness : 

When he was seven or eight years of age the minister, at the close of 
the morning sermon, gave notice that at six o'clock p. m. he would organize 
a Sunday School (there had never been a Sunday School in the town). 
CORTLAND went home, half a mile, got his dinner and at six o'clock he 
was at the school, and recited the fifth chapter of Matthew, forty-eight 
verses, without a break. 

At the age of thirteen he had mastered all the branches taught in the 
primary school. Shortly after he entered upon his fourteenth year his father 
died, and not a shadow of hope of a higher education remained. His prin- 
cipal schooling after that was one term in the Montpelier Academy. 

His father owned a sawmill and a cloth-dressing works, also ten acres 
of land ; but, upon the settlement of his affairs, only about nine hundred 
dollars was left for the support of the widow and five children. Hence a 
new program was required for CORTLAND'S life in the future. He tried 
working for a farmer — this was not only against his wishes, but he was 
found to be not strong enough for the work. He was small in stature and 
by no means of a strong constitution. He tried a clerkship in a dry goods 
store, but did not succeed in that. 

Thus two years passed away ; then some of the men who knew him and 
knew of his skill in building — having seen him putting up a barn for his 
mother — advised him to be a cabinet maker, so he determined to make that 
his business. 

Twelve miles from his house was a first-class cabinet maker, in Mont- 
pelier, and in January, 1829, he started before daylight, on foot, to see him. 
He had no money to pay stage fare. The weather was but a little above 
zero, with three feet of snow in the fields. Two miles brought him to the 
school house of his early years, and he saw that he could go no further 
without danger of freezing. The door was not locked, and going in, he 
found coals in the stove and built a fire. As daylight dawned he started 
again on his dangerous walk, and had gone but about two miles when the 



538 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

stage overtook him. The driver knew him and told him to get on. At the 
first stopping place it was found that his nose, both cheeks, and both ears 
were frozen. 

He found the proprietors of the furniture factory — two brothers by the 
name of Lyman and Joseph Briggs. The best terms he could get were for 
an apprenticeship of four years (when he would be of age), at forty dollars 
a year and board, and three months in the Academy, which offer he accepted, 
and in the afternoon started for home to prepare for action, walking all of 
the way, except two miles. 

He began his apprenticeship on March 4, 1829 — the same day on which 
General Jackson began his first four years as President. 

His active mind could not be satisfied with simply "shoving the plane," 
and it was not long before he was writing for the press, in both prose and 
poetry, upon various subjects, including polities, temperance and slavery. 
He did this without interfering with his work. He became active in several 
literary societies; organizing one of young men to write for the press, every 
article to be criticised by the society before being sent to the printer. 

Before he had reached the last year of his apprenticeship he was well 
known, not only as a writer but as a politician. He had two dollars left 
of his four years' wages, but he had a trade of which he was master. He 
then engaged to work for Mr. Lyman Briggs one year, for twenty dollars a 
month and board — a good price for that time. 

The legislature met in October, and the evening before the opening he 
was told by a friend that his political opponents believed him to be a 
candidate for an office in that body. It placed him in a peculiar quandary. 
If he said nothing, his opponents would say he was "defeated," and they 
could do no more should he apply and be defeated. 

"I'll try! Who knows?" He took counsel with the editor for whom 
he wrote, who interviewed the Governor, and he was appointed to the 
office by the Speaker of the House. It was rather a unique office, having a 
connection with both the House and Senate, on the same grade as the 
members, with the same pay. For the three following years he was reap- 
pointed to the same office. 

lb' was regarded as a master in his trade and kept at work. He was 
ii twenty-four years of age and, having acquired about six hundred dol- 
lars, ho felt that it was time to strike out for himself. Immediately after 
the close of the Legislature, late in November. 1836, he started westward 
with his thoughts towards Cincinnati. 

1 pon leaving home he determined that he would not under any circum- 
stances I ravel on the Sabbath day. It was now no trivial question. He 
knew thai any day the boats on the lake might lay up for the winter. He 
look a room at the hotel and found that Mr. T. J. Nevins, a lawyer from 
Buffalo whose acquaintance he had made on the stage, though but thirty 
miles from borne, would wait until Monday. They reached Buffalo Monday 
evening, to find that the last boat of the season had left that morning. 
That Sunday's rest changed the destiny of his life. To carry out his plan 
meant a stage ride of some four hundred miles. The only person he knew 
in Buffalo was .Mr. Xevins. and to him he went for counsel. He advised 








So i" ■- 
ANN MAUY (STEBBINS) BRIGGS. 



No. 20 ■•' 
CORTLAND BLISS STEBBINS. 







:03d, CORTLAND BLISS ST I •: 1 : 1 : 1 NS. ADRIAN, MICH., 
In wlii.ii bi lived foi 35 j ears. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 539 

him to stay in Buffalo until spring and spend the time in studying law, 
offering to make an arrangement that would pay his expenses. He went 
into his office — and home — and until May faithfully studied the elementary 
principles of law. 

Three months after his marriage he settled in Palmyra, Michigan, 
twenty-five miles from Toledo, Ohio. There was a railroad from Toledo to 
Adrian, passing through Palmyra, from which another railroad was com- 
menced. Palmyra was a new place of some promise, but did not grow as 
he expected, and after a few years fighting with ague and the "hardest 
times" the country ever knew, he moved to Adrian and continued his trade 
in connection with his brother Francis. 

In 1844 he became the editor of The Adrian (Michigan) Expositor, 
still continuing with his cabinet business, until 1849, when President Pilmore 
appointed him Special Agent of the Postoffiee Department. He had been 
the first editor to recommend Mr. Filmore for the presidency. President 
FiLmore said, in so many words, that he was "the man who made him 
President." 

While holding the office, he traveled more than sixty thousand miles 
in over a dozen states. This brought his twenty years' vocation in the 
furniture business to an end. He sold his entire stock to his brother 
Francois, who also took his place as the editor of The Adrian Expositor, 
which he had conducted for five years. Later, he was made secret agent 
of the Treasury. 

His office came to an end when Mr. Filmore turned his power over to 
Mr. Buchanan. He erected a four-story store building, which, in connection 
with one on each side — erected by other parties — was the finest block in the 
city of Adrian. 

MR. STEBBINS was a busy man. While an editor he managed his shop 
in which he employed several workmen, and did all of the finishing him- 
self. He Avas elected City Assessor by a vote of two to one over the candi- 
date of a larger party. At the same time he had enemies because of his 
opposition to saloons. 

In 1857 he was engaged to edit The Lansing (Michigan) Republican, 
which took him to that city. The circulation of the paper was doubled in 
six months. He was at the same time private secretary to Governor 
Bingham. 

He closed his connection with that paper July 1, 1858, and accepted a 
position in the office of Public Instruction, with Superintendent Mayhew. 
The first work was to write a History of the Educational Funds of the State, 
and an article upon the Primary School System. The two occupied one 
hundred and sixty pages in the 1859 edition of the School Laws, and both 
received high praise and commendation. 

In the same year he was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Public 
Instruction, upon the establishment of that office by the Legislature, and he 
held the position under five superintendents, until July 1, 1878 — twenty 
years. 

Superintendent Pettingill's report of 1893 has the portraits of all the 
superintendents from the State organization, and with them that of MR. 



540 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

STEBBINS, and says in part: "His labor of twenty years affected every 
school district in the state." His correspondence was largely in deciding 
questions of school law, in which he was generally regarded as good author- 
ity. Every superintendent bore testimony to his ability and faithfulness. 
At his suggestion various desirable amendments were made to those 
laws, among which were the following: 

He drew the bill — which passed — whereby school directors were com- 
pelled to take a census with the names and ages, under oath, thus precluding 
the possibility of a fictitious number being returned as had sometime pre- 
viously happened; and another, fixing the penalty of twenty dollars for 
disturbing a school. He was proud of securing the law giving colored 
children equal rights with others in the public schools (Sec. 28, School 
Laws). 

He found the financial reports of the districts so meager and crude as 
to be almost valueless, and formulated a system for the blanks, showing the 
receipts and expenditures for the several objects, which is still followed 
(since 1860). 

He superintended the printing, and largely the compilation of three edi- 
tions of school laws, and of nineteen annual reports of over one hundred 
and fifty thousand volumes. He wrote much for the press on educational 
and other subjects, and his articles may be found in more than fifty papers 
in this and several other states. 

After leaving his duties at the Capitol he, with others, organized the 
Lansing Wheelbarrow Company, with which he continued his connection 
until his death. 

Though advanced in years his prolific pen showed no abatement of force, 
and he retained in every branch of Christian enterprise the same keen 
interest which for many years placed him among the supporters of all that 
tends towards the elevation of the community. 

He was superintendent of the Plymouth Congregational Sunday School, 
and also of a mission four miles from Lansing; was church clerk, treasurer, 
and for three years a deacon. 

MR. STEBBINS never claimed to be an orator, yet he many times stood 
On the platform with effect. Some of his lectures are in rhyme. During 
the Fremont campaign he wrote a "stump speech" in rhyme. About six 
weeks before election he read it to a small company, and it was directly 
called for in all quarters. He read it to large meetings of up to three 
thousand hearers, twenty-four times, even on the last evening before the 
election. It may be truly said that it made a public sensation. 

While traveling for the Government he regularly wrote to The Ex- 
positor, when he should have been asleep; and also wrote a Fourth of 
July oration for a society of mechanics which was afterwards published at 
the requesl of the editor of the Detroit Free Press. A similar request 
was made by a Chicago editor in relation to a temperance lecture in rhyme. 
In L894 be published the History of Plymouth Church of Lansing, which 
has been its stand-by from that day to this. The book is a model of church 
history in every respect; concise, yet giving the leading events clearly and 
prehensively. No one can read it without wondering why every church 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 541 

does not have its historian and preserve the records in this substantial man- 
ner. .Many of his articles may be found in the Boston Congregationalist ; 
the New York Independent; and the Chicago Advance. His manuscript lec- 
tures and essays make a pile thai may remind one of the joke of "the min- 
ister's barrel. " He wrote a history of his life to leave for his children, 

sisting of two hundred and thirty-five pages of manuscript. He also 
wrote a poem, covering one hundred and ninety pages of manuscript, entitled 
"The Queen .Mountain Lily*'; an Indian story founded on fact; also a large 
bound volume of three hundred manuscript pages of miscellaneous subjects, 
which he commenced while yet an apprentice. About half is poetic, much 
of which was published in various papers. 

He was a member of the Grand Division Sons of Temperance, and head 
of the Mechanics Mutual Protection in the United States, laboring hard for 
the elevation of the mechanic. 

He was t'or five years a member of the school board in Lansing, which, at 
his suggestion, started a kindergarten school — the first public school of that 
character in the state. For fifteen years he was a member of the State 
Pioneer Society, and was also a member of the Ingraham County Horticul- 
tural Society. 

When Admiral Dewey visited Lansing in June, 1900, as his carriage came 
in front of Mr. Stebbins' home, n was driven up to the curb, where Admiral 
Dewey was presented to MR. STEBBINS. whose former home was in Mont- 
pelier, Vermont, the birthplace of the Admiral. MR. STEBBINS was well 
acquainted with the Admiral's parents and showed a scar on his wrist which 
had been sewed up by Dr. Dewey, the Admiral's father. 

SUSAN ELIZABETH BURLEY was a graduate of the celebrated Ips- 
wich Female Seminary, where she spent four years under the training of 
Mary Lyon and Miss Grant. 

ELIZA MARIA SMITH was educated in the common schools and in 
Mrs. Tracy's Female Seminary in Rochester, N. Y.. and taught school a few 
years. She was very energetic and active, with more than the ordinary 
executive ability. She was a prominent member of the Congregational 
Church, noted for her readiness to put her hand and influence to any worthy 
cause. 

In 1881 the Legislature provided for an institution for the training and 
reforming of wayward girls, to be conducted by a board of two men and 
three women who were to be appointed by the Governor. For several years 
before her marriage to MR. STEBBINS she had lived next door to Mr. 
Charles M. Croswell in Adrian, Michigan. "While on a visit at Adrian she 
chanced to see a notice in a Chicago paper that Governor Croswell had 
appointed her as a member of the board. She hesitated as to accepting the 
office, on account of her health, but at the Governor's personal request she 
accepted, and was elected secretary of the board. 

Their first duty was to select a location for the institution. Several cities 
offered money and land to secure its location, but the board, after visiting 
them all, decided in favor of Adrian. That enterprising city offered a beau- 



542 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

tiful situation of forty acres, and three thousand dollars in cash for its 
adornment. 

With the President of the board, MRS. STEBBINS visited several states, 
to examine similar institutions and learn the best plan for conducting the 
same. The plans of the buildings and the system of government of the 
Adrian institution were largely the work of the president and MRS. 
STEBBINS. She was twice re-elected by the two Governors who followed 
Mr. Croswell. She visited the school — a hundred miles distant — every month 
for about seven years. 

BLISS STEBBINS, in his twentieth year, commenced business as his 
brother's clerk, in the Lansing Wheelbarrow factory. In a short time he 
became acquainted with the business of the concern and started out as a 
commercial traveler, spending twelve years on the road. After his marriage 
he opened a millinery store in Lansing, Michigan, which is admitted to take 
the lead in that line of business. 



2061. 

1 94 S 4°5 

FRANCOIS RENE STEBBINS s < Bliss Steb'bins 1 Enos Stebbins o 

I Betsey I!. Cossitt Mary Stebbins 
176 41 6 2 

Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 i 
Sarah ( 

son of Capt. Bliss Stebbins and Betsey Ruth Cossitt, was born Oct. 26, 1818, 
at Williamstown, Vt. ; died Sept. 29, 1892, at Adrian, Mich.; married Aug. 
3, 1841, at Buffalo, N. Y., to MARY ELIZA MYER, born June 15, 1820 ; died 
Apr. 16, 1852, at Adrian, Mich., who was a daughter of Gilbert Myer and 
Susanna Hubbell. He married second, Oct. 24, 1853, at Claremont, N. H., 
SARAH LOUISE BRIGGS, born Feb. 25, 1833, at Charlestown, N. H., who 
was a daughter of Joseph Gilman Briggs and Abigail Woods. Occupation, 
merchant and manufacturer. Politics, republican. Religion, Presbyterian. 

CHILDREN : 

3788. I. Francis Gilbert, bom Apr. 23, 1843; married Deborah Jane 

Hall, Mar. 17, 1868.+ 

3789. II. Mary Lavinia, born Oct. 31, 1843; married Major Harvey A. 

Colvin.+ 

3790. III. Ellen Cornelia, born Feb. 11, 1850; died Aug. 21, 1855. 

3791. IV. Lilla Louise, born Nov. 1, 1854; married Edwin J. Pierce.-f- 

3792. V. Frederick Briggs, born Oct. 6, 1856 ; married Myra Eloise 

Bliss.+ 

3793. VI. Edwin Joseph, born Sept. 24, 1867. 

FRANCIS R. STEBBINS was named for an uncle, Francois Rene Cossitt. 
At the age of sixteen years he commenced to learn the cabinet makers' trade 




No. 2061. 
IKANiuIS RENE STEBBINS AND WIFE 




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.1 n- ois K Stebbins I No 2001 I. 

Ii. Th as Stebbins Pierre (No. BiiN I 

Mrs. Small I. llrifiKS Stebbins I w ife of N'o 
(1. Pram-is (Jilberl Stebbins i No, 37SN I 

I i cd.i i. k UriKKS Si. 'III. ins (No. :S702). 
r. Mrs Al)igail BriRgs 

il I.Hhi I... in r Si. -1.1. ins Pierce I No :!701 i 
Ii. Kdwin .1. Pierce (Husband of N'o 11701 1 
i. Anita Louise Pierce (No. ."..".v. i 
i Francis Edwin Pierce (No. nnSO). 

\h - [loborali .1 Nail Stebbins. 
1 Edwin .1. Stebbins i S'o :S703). 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 543 

with his brother-in-law, Lyman Briggs, at Montpelier, Vermont, earning 
enough money to pay his tuition for several terms at the Academy in 
Montpelier. 

In 1857 he went to Michigan and joined his brother, Cortland Bliss 
Stebbins, who was carrying on the cabinet business at Palmyra, in Lewanee 
County (Palmyra then aspired to become the metropolis of the County). 
Here he remained for about two years, then went to Buffalo, N. Y., in the 
employ of Cooley and Galligan, cabinet makers. While at Palmyra he wrote 
articles for the Michigan Whig, and also contributed to the Michigan Ob- 
server. of Detroit, and to The Hmancipator of New York. While in Buffalo 
he wmte for The Buffalonian, The Commercial Advertiser, The Republican, 
and several other papers, and was finally given charge of the editorial work 
of the Morning Tattler, a society paper, with the understanding, however, 
that it should not interfere with his work of cabinet making. 

Alternating between Vermont, Buffalo and Palmyra (Mich.) for a few 
years, he finally went to Adrian. Michigan, in the fall of 1841, and from that 
time until his death resided in that city. With the exception of a few weeks 
spent in the study of law, in the office of Baker, Harris and Millard, MR. 
STEBBINS. during the entire period of his residence in Adrian (more than 
half a century), was continuously engaged in the business of which he had 
made himself master in his youth. Commencing in a small way, working 
a1 the bench himself and always doing what, he did in the best possible 
manner, he gradually built up one of the largest and most successful fac- 
tories and furniture stores in Southern Michigan. Part of the time he was 
in partnership with his brother, ('. I!. Stebbins, and part of the time the 
two brothers carried on the same business separately, side by side, and 
always in perfect harmony. 

In 1853 the brothers, in connection with S. 1'. and T. D. Germain, built 
a four-story brick block on East Maumee street, in the city of Adrian — 
then the only four-story building in Lewanee County — and in that portion 
erected on his land, MR. STEBBINS continued in business until the day 
of his death. 

When MR. STEBBINS called on the Town clerk of Claremont, N. H., in 
1853, for his license to marry .Miss S. L. Briggs, the clerk asked him if he 
knew of one Bliss Stebbins, who formerly lived in Claremont. Upon learn- 
ing that that was his father's name the clerk told him that he had furnished 
him his marriage license in 1802, when he married Miss Cossitt (over half 
a century before). 

While MR. STEBBINS was thoroughly master of his trade, and always 
prided himself upon making and keeping for sale furniture made upon 
honor, and of the very best quality, and in so managing his store and shop 
as to keep them well in hand and completely under his control, yet his strong 
literary bias and the urgent solicitations of the proprietors induced him to 
assume the editorship of the Weekly and Tri-weekly Expositor of Adrian, 
which position he held from 1850 to 1860, and so long as he lived he con- 
tinued to write for the press. Few men have made more of their oppor- 
tunities than he did. For nearly thirty years prior to his decease he spent 
a portion of each year in travel, and while on these excursions he wrote 



544 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

many interesting and instructive letters of travel, covering the country from 
Lake Superior and the River and Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of 

Mexico. 

He was fond of what is termed "outing," and had a cottage at Grand 
Lake, Presque Isle County, Michigan, as well as one at Sand Lake, Lewanee 
County, spending a part of each summer at one or the other of these cottages 
as long as he lived. During the latter part of his life he spent part of each 
winter in Florida, where he made very thorough explorations of Indian 
River. 

He was a lover of nature, and with a few congenial friends, derived the 
greatest possible pleasure from these annual excursions. MR. STEBBINS 
was a public spirited man. He became thoroughly identified with the growth 
and prosperity of the city of Adrian and the state of Michigan for more 
than half a century. He was a zealous and active member of the Pioneer 
Society of the County of Lenawee and also of the State Pioneer Society, 
contributing during his membership interesting and valuable articles to 
each society. He was an original stockholder in the Illinois Brass Works 
and the Opera House. 

He served as Alderman of the second ward in the Common Council of 
the city of Adrian; also for six years, served as a member of the Public 
School Board, where either as president or chairman of the building com- 
mittee, he had the leading charge of the erection of the present Central 
School building, the main featxires of the plan of which were furnished by 
him and adopted by the board. He became a member of the old Hook and 
Ladder Company in 1842, and for several years served as a member of the 
Volunteer Fire Department of the city, thereby having much to do with the 
erection of its buildings. He was a member of the committee having charge 
of the erection of the Soldiers' Monument, furnishing the design which was 
adopted for the base — and, in short, he has been identified with almost every 
movement that has been made, which was calculated to advance the best 
interests of the city during his long residence therein. 

In politics MR. STEBBINS was a whig, casting his first vote, in Buffalo, 
for William Henry Harrison for President. He subsequently became iden- 
tified with the republican party, doing yeoman service therein as long as he 
lived. He was an active politician, but never sought any public office. He 
was a religious man in the best and broadest sense of the word. He was 
liberal and catholic in his views and a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
It can be truly said of him that he was an honest, conscientious and good 
man. 

When it became apparent to him, as it did some little time before his 
death, that he had but a short time to live, he had no fear. For him death 
had no terrors. He had so lived that when his summons came, he could 
"Wrap the drapery of his couch about him, and lie down to pleasant 
dreams." 

We give below two of his poems, the first of which was published in the 
Florida New Yorker and also in the Adrian Daily Times, about 1883; the 
sec, n,l was published in the Florida Star, Feb. 1, 1882. 





No. 2001. 

Francois i;i:m: stkbbins. 



MRS. SARAH LOUISE BRIGGS STEBBINS 
Wife o£ No. ^001. 



r 



.^fcJtr 







HOME OF No. 2061, FRANCOIS RENE STEBBINS, ADRIAN, MICH. 
I'.uiii about 1844. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 545 



A SOUTHERN MEMORY. 

By P. R. Stebbins. 
(The correct pronunciation of "Augustine" gives the emphasis on the 
first syllable.) 

Saint Augustine ! 
Dear old Saint Augustine! 
Time-scarred, yet beautiful ! — thy face doth seem, 
In all my memories, a radiant beam 
Of golden sunshine, gilding all life's dream. 

Queen-robed Saint Augustine! 

Saint Augustine! 
Quaint old Saint Augustine! 

The blossom perfun E thy orange groves, 

Sweet as the blessedness of youthful loves, 
Seems calling me, where'er the wanderer roves 
From thee Saint Augustine! 

Saint Augustine! 

Wave-kissed Saint Augustine! 
The North Reach glitters with its wealth of shells, 
Bathed in the beautiful blue ocean swells. 
Which blend their music with the distant bells 
Of old Saint Augustine! 

Saint Augustine! 
Palm-crowned Saint Augustine! 
The soft south winds still kiss San Marco's wall, 
While in the frozen north I'm held in thrall, 
Longing for thee as the white snow-flakes fall, 

Blue-skied Saint Augustine! 



INDIAN RIVEE LONGINGS. 

By P. R. Stebbins. 
In this elime of snow I'm longing 

For the balmy air of June, 
As it breathes thro' all the winter 
O'er thy waters, fair Lagoon. 

In the silent hours I'm dreaming 

Of thy song birds, everywhere 
Singing out their heaven-born music 

On the orange-scented air. 

35 



546 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Ne'er did earth hear sweeter music 
Since the Christmas song of old, 

Than thy morning songs, oh ! wild birds, 
In your robes of red and gold. 

Oh ! what gladness ! oh, what rapture 
Did thy swelling throats outpour, 

Prom the tall pines and palmettoes, 
As we sailed along the shore. 

Memory brings it all back to me ; 

And I live those hours again, 
When all time from morn to evening 

Was one song of glad refrain. 

I can hear the palm leaves rustle; 

I can see the old pines sway, 
As the soft wind bloweth gently 

Through their foliage day by day. 

I can see the proud banana 

Vestured like a tropic queen ; 

And the oranges and lemons, 

Rich in form and golden sheen. 

I am dreaming of our boat life; 

I am sailing down the shore, 
By the curious Mangrove Islands — 

Ne'er had life such charms before. 

I can see the cranes and herons, 

With their plumage white as snow, 

And the pelicans, and eagles, 
As they ever come and go. 

Fair the winds and blue the wavelets; 

Serving us as willing slaves; 
While from o'er the narrow lowland 

Comes the roar of ocean waves. 

Down by Pabers ; on by Rockledge ; 

Merritt's Isle, home of the deer; 
Past St. Lucie; thro' the narrows; 

Lo ! the Light of Jupiter ! 

At Jupiter we moor our boat 

Safe in a sandbar sheltered cove, 

And many a pleasant hour we stroll 

O'er shell-strewn beach or thro' the grove. 




SI UMEli < i > I "1A< il : OK Xo. 20(51, I'KAXinis [{EXE STI5BBINS, 
SAND LAKE, .MM 'II. 





:i)08. 

is s-j EBBINS KKENCH, 



EDWIN JOSEI*H STEBBINS 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 547 

Now in the ocean surf and foam 

We cast our lines with sinewy strain 
And the sea bass and cavali 

Struggle on our hooks in vain. 

Now a shark and now a bluefish, 

Land we on the shore with glee ; 
Thus we vary daily pastime, 

In our boat life by the sea. 



The days have passed and sleet and snow 
Are tapping on the window pane; 

But in my room, with fire aglow, 
I live those joy days o'er again. 

And while I live in sun, or storm, 
In forest camp, or gay salon, 

I'll ne'er forget the days we sailed 

On thy blue waves, O, fair Lagoon. 



2067. 

i 949 425 176 

EMILY PHILOMENA FLINT 8 < Eleanor Stebbins 1 Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan stebbins o 

I Jiiah Flint Mary Stebbins Margaret Hllss 
41 6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Eleanor Stebbins and Diah Flint; died , 1899; married 

ELISHA LITTLE FLINT, died April 24, 1860, at Barre, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

Edgar Flint: married ■ — ■ ; lives at Boston, Mass. (1883). 

Frederick Flint; lives at Kansas City, Mo. (1890). 

Caroline Flint; died 1876. 

Eleanor Flint ; lived at Chicago, 111., and Kansas City, Mo. (1893). 

Harriet Flint; music teacher, Kansas City, Mo. (1898). 



2068. 

950 425 17f> 

SARAH JONES STEBBLNS 8 - Enos Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins c Jonathan Stebbins 6 

( Candace Crocker Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 
■11 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins z ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 )• 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Enos Stebbins and Candace Crocker, was born Dec. 13, 1811, at 
Canaan, N. H.. died Sept. 27. 1894. near Medina (or Montville), Ohio; married 



3794 


I. 


3795. 


II. 


3796. 


III. 


3798. 


IV. 


3799. 


V. 



548 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Nov. 25, 1836 (or 1835), at Medina, Ohio, to CYRUS E. FRENCH, born April 
1, 1811, at Loudon (or Lebanon), N. H. ; died Nov. 29, 1893, near Medina (or 
Sharon Center, Medina County), Ohio, who was a son of Timothy French and 
Mary Towle. Occupation, farmer. Politics, prohibition. Religion, Baptist. 
Resided at Loudon, N. H., and Sharon, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

3800. I. James Hervey French; born Jan. 31, 1838; died Jan. 20, 1898, 

unmarried. 

3801. II. Mary Jane French; born Jan. 7. 1839; married Alanson Hewes.-j- 

3802. III. Philomela Eliza French ; born May 13, 1841 ; married E. K. Ab- 

bott. + 

3803. IV. Timothy Benjamin French; born Oct. 29, 1846; died May 4, 

1874, unmarried. 

SARAH J. (STEBBINS) FRENCH was a superior woman possessed of 
remarkable natural gifts and one of whom it was truly said, "she was ahead 
of her time." 

In the latter years of her life she was totally blind and it was during this 
period that she composed the following verses, dictating them to her daughter, 
Mrs. Hewes: 

TO FREDERIC BLISS LBRIGGS] STEBBINS. 

Dear Cousin, since I took your hand, 

I've longed to see your face; 
I listened well to what you said, 

And could the STEBBINS trace. 

The pleasant hours you spent with us, 

I shall not soosi forget, 
My honored father's relatives 

So seldom have I met. 

It brings to mind the long ago, 

When aunts and uncles came 
And visited us so happily, 

Dear friends of their own name. 

Six uncles of one family 

And four dear aunts the same — 
I never met them all myself, 

But Stebbins was their name. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 549 

All. all, have crossed Death's river o'er, 

Thru what avails the name? 
If written in the book of life, 

Is it not all the same ! 

Well, I have wandered far from what 

At first I thought to say. 
Hut don't forget to come a<:ain 

And longer with us stay. 

I'd like to take your hand again 

And tell you my surprise 
"When .Mary came to me and said, 

(Her voice seemed very wise). 

"Come ma into the other room" 

(Said with a quiet air) 
"With your new dress here's something else 

Here is I'm- \ on a chair. " 

This is my anniversary, — 

The thoughl flashed through my mind. 
Hut who has figured out the day? 

To this I'm wholly blind. ' 

When 1 sat down I was surprised, 

And said, "Why, Where? and What is this?" 

"Why. this." she said. "Is from your cousin F., 
It is all right, 1 guess." 

"How do I like it?" Why, 'tis Bliss, 

It is delightful rest, 
To sit in such a chair as this, 

With such a cousin blest. 

What ean I render to the friend 

Who gave to me this chair, 
If I say thanks, that seems so cool, 

Has such a common air. 

I'll offer though such as I have, 

And all with a full heart, 
And say, Thank you. this easy ehair 

Much comfort will impart. 



550 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Thanks, cousin, many thanks to you, 
For this good gift to me, 

Your kindness makes me prize it more, 
And would if I could see. 



No, I'll not set it far away 

Like some old grand heirloom, 
But keep it here, and rock and knit 

Right in the sitting room. 

I'm thinking this will please you best, 

And this is now my plan, — 
To keep it where it can be seen, 

And use it while I can. 

Thanks to you, cousin Frederick 

And many more the same, 
I did not know, but must believe, 

There's something in the name. 

Dear friend, when we look up and say 

"Our Father" — whom thou art — 
May blessings rich on you descend 

His love fill all your heart. 

Now cousin F. — perhaps you are astonished quite. 

At this late day and time, 
That I should ever think to write, 

Such poor old-fashioned rhyme. 

These are but threads on which to string 

Some thoughts for friends to write, 
That will less time and trouble take 

Than wait for me to indite. 

It is the best I have this time, 

I dare not promise better, 
If I could see, I'd quit the rhyme 

And write you a long letter. 

Now please accept this from a friend 

Who loves and wishes well, 
I hope I have not wearied you. 

And now I say farewell. 

December, 1888. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 551 



ACROSTIC. 

To FREDERICK BLISS STEBBINS, ADRIAN, MICHIGAN, by Sarah Jones 
(Stebbins) French. [Note. When this was composed Mrs. French, erro- 
neously, supposed my middle name was Bliss, whereas it is Briggs. F. B. 
Stebbins. 1899.] 

Friendship, its lovely branches spread 
Round all the paths in which we tread, 
Ever scattering blessings where it grows 
Delightful as the river tlows, 
Each morn and eve, and every hour 
Reflects its kind and gentle power 
In fragrance, like a lovely flower, 
Cherish this plant of love with care, 
Keep this rich gift, the fruit, how fair. 

Bright (lowers along thy pathway bloom, 

Lending to all their sweet perfume, 

In shady groves or valleys low 

Sweet flowers sprini.' up. and bloom, and grow, 

So the Creator's care they show. 

So beautiful the stately trees, 
Tho' silent, bending to the breeze, 
Ever like sentinels they stand 
By nature all so rich and grand, 
By these we see in Nature's face, 
In all a beauty full of grace, 
New lines so finely interlaced 
Such as no pencilled art can trace. 

A bright and pleasant, happy home, 
Dear to all sue)] as sometimes roam. 
Returning, like the bird on wing 
In haste to greet the early spring, 
Ami build and sing the long bright day, 
Nor ever think to fly away. 

Many pleasant lakes and rivers 
In my boundaries I claim 
Cities, colleges, and churches 
Have acquired a worthy name, 
In the country all around us 
Grand employment waits a call 
And in city, school or college, 
Never better time for all. 



552 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



OR 



"My home," you say 
"Both night and day, 
Come then what may 
Here will I stay." 



S. J. (STEBBINS) French. 



GLIMPSES OF THE PAST 
of and by Sarah Jones (Stebbins) French. 

These lines were composed in the spring of 1889 — when her poor, sightless 
eyes refused to close in sleep, and in the days when she was left sitting by 
herself. She kept adding to the first verse, and kept them in mind until they 
could be written down for her, "Just for you and the children," she said, 
but with some hesitation she assented to a wish to send them for the Stebbins 
< renealogy. 

The writer adds, "we do not wish you to think that mother claims for 
them any literary merit. They are to us very precious, as something that 
mother thought over and over, while the beautiful sunlight she loved so much 
could no more delight her outward sense. 

Gathered sunbeams she has in her heart, and has laid up treasures where 
there is no night nor darkness — and where we shall see "eye to eye." 

And did you never hear her name — 

That child's in yonder East? 
She was so young and innocent 

And in that home the least. 

An orphan, tho' with friends so kind, 

Who love and pity gave, — 
To make her happy and content, 

And from her grief to save. 

She was a little orphan child, 

I >y cruel war made so ; 
It was in eighteen hundred-twelve, 

Or near that time, I know. 

When she began to lisp "papa" 

He clasped her in his arms, 
And with a father's loving kiss, 

Admired her dimpled charms. 

But, <). sad day, her papa's yone 

To meet the foreign foe ; 
And child and mother left alone. 

Wiih fears of coming woe. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 553 

The days and weeks glide swiftly by — 

From him no word they hear, 
Then tidings fill the mother's heart 

With quick foreboding fear. 

The father's siek, they bring him home, 

With fever he's laid low, 
Friends and physicians do their best. 

Their help and rare bestow. 

They watch around him day and night 

With anxious hope and fear, 
For some small sign or hopeful word; 

But no such word they hear. 

Dear friend! He's gone unto his Lord, 

To whom his heart he gave ; 
Look unto Him ye mourning ones 

For He alone can save. 

Remember His kind words of love, 

To such in their distress. 
"I'll be the widow's God and friend 

A father to the fatherless." 

< K the sad rite o'er what remains, 

Of one so near and dear, 

< >. pitying Father, hear our prayers. 

And bring Thy promise near. 

0, the dark, lonely, empty house, 

Now that dear one is gone, 
When the sad mother and her child 

Are left there quite alone. 

Time passes on and brings its change, 

As changes needs must come, 
That little child, now three years old, 

Lives in her auntie's home. 

They give her sympathy and love 

And with it tender care. 
She is their brother's only child 

And seems so bright and fair. 

The mother still keeps toiling on. 

In her own quiet way. 
Without a murmur or complaint, 

Bearing her burden day by day. 



554 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

The years roll on their constant round 
And bring their cares and sorrow, 

This is poor mortals' heritage, — 
None ever need to borrow. 

That mother's years are forty-one, 

And now a change has come, 
It seems her Heavenly Father calls — 

"My sorrowing one, come home." 

Her child, now grown, stands by her bed 

While life is ebbing slow, — 
Asking "dear mother, do you feel Him near?" 

She answered, "Yes, I do." 

A few more words she faintly spoke, 

And then she fell asleep, 
To wake with joy in heaven above, 

Dear child, why therefore weep? 

You ask, Where is that orphan child? 

And all about her name ; 
She went, with friends, away out west, 

And lived there with the same. 

With the new country she was pleased, 

And tho 't the climate fine, 
The works of Nature were so fair 

They seemed to her sublime. 

Thus time passed on until at length 

An offer to her came, 
It was to accept a farmer's hand, 

And add another name. 

She looked the matter o'er and o'er, 

And thought " What would become of me, 

When so many have been shipwrecked 
Upon that dangerous sea." 

She took the risk and did accept, — 

A cabin soon they built. 
And "Home, Sweet Home," they then did sing, 

With friendship and good will. 

Long years have passed and then 'twas told. 

By some kind friend of one, 
They had four children bright and fair, 

Two daughters and two sons. 




t 







V. 2070 
] l>\\ il;|i SAWl'EB STEBBIXS. 



Xo. 3807. 
WALDO rjODDAliD STEBBIXS. 



o 




N'o -■"'. 1 1 \ins. Elizabeth a. (wimgiit) stebbixr. 

I 'I!AN< is MENU'S STEBBIXS Wife of No. 2004. 




V, 2074 
LEVI Mil'' II I SSi >N SI I : I : I : f \s AND Will: 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 555 

Now I have told you of that child — 

That orphan child is 77 and more, 
And should you hear of her again. 

Her life work may be o'er. 

2070. 

Seth Stebblns 7 Enos Stebblns 6 

Jemima Hutchinson Mary Stebblns 
176 41 6 2 

Jonathan Stebblns 5 Samuel Stebblns > Samuel Stebbinss Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

h \ 

son of Seth Stebbins and Jemima Hutchinson, was born Jan. 17, 1819, at Nor- 
wich. Vermont; died Jan. 28, 1899, at Dowagiac, Michigan; married , 

1844, to HARRIET GODDARD, born - . L825, at Worcester, Mass.; died 
Dec. 3, 1869, at Dowagiac, Mich., who was a daughter of Benjamin Goddard 
and Sarah Stockwell. Occupation, physician and surgeon. Politics, Independ- 
ent. Religion. Spiritualist. Resided at Dowagiac, Michigan; E. Liverpool, 
Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

Kate Amelia, born Nov. 4, 1S46; married Lewis E. Wing.-f- 
Mary Florence, born Dec. 29, 1848; married Dr. H. S. McMas- 

ter.+ 
Dorrance Edward, born Sept. — . 1851; died 1856. 
Waldo Goddard. born May •_>.">. 1854 (or May 31, 1855); lived at 

Chicago. 111.. (1890). 
3 so* V. Benjamin Woodbury, born July — . 1S61 (or 1860); drowned 

July 4. 1881. 

DR. EDWARD SAWYER STEBBINS for about twelve years was gen- 
eral superintendent of the Washburn and Moen Wire Mills of Worcester, 
Mass. He was the originator of the first wire plating machine, now in com- 
mon use by all manufacturers of metal plated fence wire. Through his 
popularity the best citizens of Worcester elected him to the lower branch of 
riie Massachusetts Legislature, where he served one term with distinction. 

In the year 1869, Dr. STEBBINS moved with his family from Worcester to 
Dowagiac, Michigan, and began the practice of medicine. He was one of 
Dowagiac 's foremost citizens until 1877. when he removed to East Liverpool, 
Ohio. There he engaged in the practice of medicine for twelve years, then 
went back to Dowagiac, making his home with his daughter, Mrs. McMaster. 

DR. STEBBINS was interested in fraternal orders and belonged to Penin- 
sular Lodge, No. 214. F. & A. M.. of Dowagiac, and was also a member of 
Niles Commandery Knights Templar. 

His son, BENJAMIN WOODBURY STEBBINS, died the death of a hero. 
He was on the ill fated Sciota that went down in the Ohio River with an ex- 
cursion party, on July 4, 1881. He was an expert swimmer and was known 



3804. 


I. 


3805. 


II. 


3806. 


III. 


3807. 


IV. 



INSi !■ 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

tn have rescued three women from watery graves that evening and to have 
started back after a fourth. His body was found in the Ohio River two or 
three days after, and was removed to East Liverpool, Ohio, for burial. 

2071. 

i 953 4°5 

GEORGE HUTCHINSON STEBBINS 8 - Seth Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins 6 

( Jemima Hutchinson Mary Stebbins 
176 41 6 2 

Jonathan Stebbins Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBI 
Sarah 

son of Seth Stebbins and Jemima Hutchinson, was born June 8, 1821, at Nor- 
wich, Windsor County, Vermont; died June 16, 1861; married Dec. 12, 1848, 
to CAROLINE ANNETTE KNOWLTON, born Feb. 15, 1824. at Shrewsbury, 
Worcester County, Mass. Residence, 4 Lowell Street, Worcester, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3809. I. Charles K.. born Sept. 13, 1849; married Emma Delia Chase. + 
1810. II. Anna A., born July 20, 1854; married Louis W. Rice.+ 
3811. III. Emma E., born Sept. 8, 1860; died June 2, 1861. 

2073. 

i 053 4°5 176 

CHARLOTTE STEBBINS 8 - Seth Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 

I Jemima Hutchinson Mary Stebbins Margaret Bliss 

11 6 2 1 

Samuel stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIN 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 



■'I 



daughter of Seth Stebbins and Jemima Hutchinson, was born Apr. 22, 1825, at 
Norwich, Windsor County, Vt. ; died Apr. 1, 1874, at Clay, Iowa; married Aug. 
3, 1852, at Norwich. Vt., to FRANCIS T. TOWNSEND, born Mar. 5, 1829, at 
Reading, Windsor, Vt., who was a son of William Townsend and Hannah 
Gould Bigelow. Occupation, farmer, carpenter and merchant. Resided at 
Clay, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

3812. I. George B. Townsend, born Oct. 31, 1854; married Carrie Meaeham. 

3813. II. Frank Stebbins Townsend, Apr. 23, 1857; married Lillian Jones. 

3814. III. Hattie E. Townsend, born Oct. 9, I860; married Dudley A. 

Meaeham. 

FRANCIS T. TOWNSEND at the age of eight moved with his parents 
to Norwich, Vermont, where he was brought up on a farm. He attended 
the common schools until about eighteen years of age. In the spring of 1850 
he went to Worcester, Mass., where he obtained employment in a wire mill 
which was then run on a small scale but has since developed into the Wash- 
burn-Moen Manufacturing Company. In the fall of 1852 the company put 
him on the road, and he traveled for them about three years. In Septem- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 557 

ber, 1855, he moved to Clay, Iowa, where he engaged in farming and carpen- 
tering. He served in the War of the Rebellion as a member of Company K., 
Thirteenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out July 31, 1805. 
His health was greatly impaired by the privations of army life, and he has 
aever fully regained it. Since the fall of 1886 he has conducted a country 
store near his farm residence. 

GEORGE B. TOWNSEND is in the Real Estate business, having an office 
in the Chamber of Commerce building in Chicago. 

FRANK STEBBINS TOWNSEND holds a position with the Standard 
Advertising Company at Coshocton. Ohio. 

ELATTIE ELIZA TOWNSEND and her family live on the farm with her 
father. 

2074. 

i 053 4"". 

LEVI HUTCHINSON STEBBINS 8 Setb Stebbins 7 Enos Stebbins B 

' Jemima Hutchinson Mary Stebbins 
17'-. 11 6 

Jonathan Stebbinss Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbinss Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Itllss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarall * 

son of Seth Stebbins and Jemima Hutchinson, was born Mar. 11, 1828, at 
Norwich, Windsor Co., Vt. ; married Mar. 11. 1857, at Lee County. Iowa, to 
AGNES WOODMANSEE; horn Aug. 4. is:!:i, at Felicity, Clermont County, 
Ohio, who was a daughter of John Shepard Woodmansee and Elizabeth 
Smith. Religion, Methodist. Residence, College Springs, Iowa (1890). 

CHILDREN : 

3815. I. Daughter (adopted); died aged <> years. 

3816. II. Frank, a soldier's orphan, lives with the family. He retained the 

name of Stebbins and lives in Nebraska. 



2088. 



t :•<; 1 431 

HENRY CHESTER STEBBINS" J than Chauncey Stebbins 7 Medad Stebbins 8 

' i 'atharine Coates Sarah Keep 

176 II '"> - 

Jonathan Stebbinss Samuel Stebbins4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Sarah \ 

son of Jonathan Chauncey Stebbins and Catharine Coates, was born June 
11. 1823 (or 1824), at Hampden. Mass.; married Jan. 7, 1851 (or 1850), at 
Longmeadow. Mass.. to MARTHA L. GREENE, born Sept. 21, 1828, at Wales, 
Hampden County, Mass.; died Dec. 5, 1892, at Springfield, Mass., who was a 
daughter of Daniel N. Greene and Mardula Royce. Occupation, spectacle 
maker. Resided at Longmeadow, and Monson, Mass. 



3817. 


I. 


3818. 


II. 


3819. 


III. 


3820. 


IV. 


3821. 


V. 


3822. 


VI. 


3823. 


VII. 



558 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Carrie M., born 1852. 

Josephine, born 1854. 

Lizzie Green, born July 13, 1856 ; married Capt. P. I. Barber. 

Catherine M., born Aug. 27, 1858; married John H. Barnes. 

Gertrude A., born 1862. 

Sarah M., born 1865; married William I. Kingsley. 

Frederick H., born Aug. 1, 1867. 

2093. 

JAMES HERVEY STEBBINS 8 - Samuel Stebbins t Medad Stebbins 6 Jonathan Stebbins 5 

I Clarissa I'helps Sarah Keep Abigail Hale 
41 6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Clarissa Phelps, was born 1827, probably at 
Northampton, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3824. I. James H. [See Unidentified J.] 

3825. II. Walter. 

3826. III. Prances Clara. 

3827. IV. Blanche. 

3828. V. Child. 

2094. 

( 965 431 

FRANCIS HENRY STEBBINS 8 \ Samuel Stebbins 7 Medad Stebbins « 

( Clarissa Phelps Sarah Keep 
176 41 6 2 

Jonathan Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i i 
Sarah \ 



sun of Samuel Stebbins and Clarissa Phelps, was born July 17, 1825, at North- 
ampton, Mass. ; married Oct. 29, 1872, to ELIZABETH ANN WRIGHT, born 
Oct. 20, 1845, at Morgan, Illinois, who was a daughter of Bozzel Wright and 
— . Occupation, farmer, Politics, Republican. Religion, Baptist. 

2095. 

JOHN ROBINSON STEBBINS 8 i Harvey Stebbins 7 Medad Stebbins 6 

/ Julia Robinson Sarah Keep 
176 41 6 2 

Jonathan Stebbins £• Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins = Thomas Stebbins 2 

Abigail Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah \ 

son of H;irvc\ Stebbins and Julia Robinson, was born June 2, 1821, at Bruns- 
wick, Medina County, Ohio; married June 21, 1853, at Medina, Medina County 
Lafayette), Ohio, to SARAH ANN BEAL, born June 21, 1833, at Ithaca, 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 559 

Thoinpkins County, N. Y.. who was a daughter of John Beal and Jane Cot- 
man. Politics. Republican. Religion, Protestant. Resided at Brunswick 
and Medina, Ohio; Laporte City, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

::>L'!» I. Clara Elizabeth, born May 11, 1854; married Benjamin E. 

Eberhart. 

3830. II. William Henry, born July 26, 1857; died Mar. 24, 1858. 

3831. III. Child; died Oct. 9, 1893. 

3832. IV. Henry Ellsworth, born July 13, 1861; married Elizabeth Mc- 

Kenzie. 
1833 V. William Arthur, born Aug. 13, 1866. 
3834. VI. George Earl, born Feb. 14, 1877. 



2097. 

SAMUEL HARVEY STEBBINS s \ Harvey Stebbins v Medad Stlbblns e 

/ Julia Robinson Sarab Keep 
178 41 6 2 

Jonathan StebblnsS Samuel Stebblns< Samuel stebhins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Abigail link' Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah | 

son of Harvey Stebbins and Julia Robinson, was born June 5, 1828, at Bruns- 
wick. Medina County, Ohio; married April 18, 1854, at Cleveland, Ohio, to 
LYDIA R. BEEBE, born 1822, at St. Louis, Mo. ; died Apr. 1, 1876, at Lyons, 
Clinton County, Iowa, who was a daughter of Elisha Beebe and Anna Robin- 
son. He married second ABBIE MONTAGUE, born Mar. 2, 1836, at Mina, 
Chautauqua County, N. Y., who was a daughter of David 0. Montague and 
Lucy Hill. Occupation, merchant. Politics, Republican. Religion, Presby- 
terian. Resided at Lyons, Iowa. 

CHILDREN: 

3835. I. Daughter, born 1856; died young. 

3836. II. Carrie Lucy, born Nov. 14, 1878. 

SAMUEL II . STEBBINS received a fair common school education, which 
was supplemented by a few terms in Berea University. He taught school 
a number of terms, after which he engaged in the grocery business in Cop- 
ley. Summit County, Ohio. In 1857 he removed to Lyons, Iowa, where he 
again entered the grocery business, continuing in it for several years. 

He has been honored with a number of offices of trust, such as Assessor, 
Census taker, etc. He was City Clerk and held that office until Lyons and 
Clinton were consolidated. Of late yens he has been engaged in the manu- 
facture of flavoring extracts, etc. 

MRS. STEBBINS has quite a reputation as a portrait painter. 



560 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2098. 

WILLIAM BLISS STEBBINS 8 \ Harvey Stebbins 7 Medad Stebbins e Jonathan Stebbins 6 

I Julia Robinson Sarah Keep Abigail Hale 
41 6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i [• 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ■ ) 

son of Hervey Stebbins and Julia Robinson, was born Mar. 21, 1830, at Bruns- 
wick, Medina County, Ohio; married Oct. 11, 1855, to MARGARET A. 
STEARNS, born Feb. 22, 1836, at Brunswick, Ohio. Occupation, farmer. Re- 
ligion, protestaut. Residence, Brunswick, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

3837. I. Edward A., born Feb. 18, 1859 ; died Nov. 21, 1859. 

3838. II. Seeley, born Apr. 22, 1862; married Aug. 25, 1898, Eva S. Wait. 



2101. 
WILLIAM W. STEBBINS » \ Gilbert St. 

/ Betsey Wo 



980 440 177 

Stebbins ^ Eldad Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins & 
Wood Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS i > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Gilbert Stebbins and Betsy Wood, was born May 16, 1804, at Wilbra- 
liam, Mass. ; died Aug. 12, 1843; married Sept. 7, 1826, to NANCY MURDOCK. 

CHILDREN : 

Rufus L., born July 11, 1827; married S. M. Woodward.-f- 
Betsey H.. born Sept. 12, 1829 ; married Jan. 14, 1852, to W. W. 

Wickwire. 
William E., horn Aug. 9. 1832 ; died May 22, 1851. 
Nelson G., born Nov. 11, 1838. 
Hamilton M., born Aug. 22, 1843; married Dec. 14. 1872, to 

Flora M. Oilman. 



2102. 

EMELINE FITCH STEBBINS s \ i:i.l»<! si, 'bhinsT Eldad Stebbins e Stephen Stebbim 

/ Lydia Fitch Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 

-f 



3839. 


I. 


3840. 


II. 


3841. 


III. 


3842. 


IV. 


3843. 


V. 



11 6 2 1 
Samuel Stebblns4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBIN 
Hai li Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Eldad Stebhins and Lydia Fitch, was born Jan. 30, 1811, at 

Springfield, Mass.; died Oct. 21, 1842, at Terre Haute, Ind.; married Sept. 29, 

L831, at Hatfield, .Mass.. to ALEXANDER CARLTON KING, born May 20, 

i, at Suffield, Conn.; died Sept. 13, 1895, at Leroy, McLean County, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

3844. T. James Stebbins King, bom May 9, 1836; married Mary E. Car- 
ter. -4- 





GILES BAIHJKIt SI EBBIXS 



MItS CATIIARIXE ANN FISH STEI5BINS. 
Wife of No. 2103. 




~b.. ■ ■* 1 *!■! ! . 



NO. I'l ID 

REV. IH IKATH I STEBBINS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 561 

3845. II. William Rose King, born Sept. 5, 1838 ; died Oct. 1, 1849. 

3846. III. Caroline Rose King, born Sept. 13, 1840; married John W. Cole- 

man. 

2103. 

i 984 44i> 177 

GILES BADGER STEBBINS a { Eldad Stebbins : Eldad Stebbins Stephen Stebblnso 

M.ydi.i lit.li Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 

11 6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebhins 4 Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah l 

son of Eldad Stebbins and Lydia Fitch, was born June 24, 1817, at Springfield, 
Hampden County, Mass.; died Oct. 31, 1900, at Detroit, Mich.; married Aug. 
17, 1846, at Sodus Bay, New York, to CATHARINE ANN FISH, born Aug. 
17, 1823, at Farmington, Ontario County, New York, who was a daughter of 
Benjamin Fish and Sarah Davids Bills. Resided at Detroit, Michigan. 

CHILDREN : 

3847. I. May W., born 1853 ; died Dec. 10, 1856, aged 3 years. 

3848. n. Infant, born 1859; died same day. 

GILES BADGER STEBBINS. in his eighty-second year, sends the follow- 
ing sketch of his life : 

"I spent my first sixteen years in Springfield and Hatfield, fortunately 
reared in a home atmosphere, where decision tempered by kindly affection, 
ruled. Common school and academic education was diligently followed up to 
fourteen years of age, and for a single year later with a private tutor. Of 
doing chores, sawing wood, garden care, farm work and mercantile life I had 
some experience. 

At twenty-five I was looking towards the Unitarian ministry, but the in- 
spiring enthusiasm of the anti-slavery movement turned me away to become a 
"field hand" — an anti-slavery speaker, going from Maine to Michigan, in a 
score of states for years, meeting warm welcomes and angry mobs, and enjoying 
the friendship of a noble company of men and women among the pioneers in 
the "martyr days" of abolitionism. 

I met in 1850 "confirmation strong as Holy Writ" of the great fact of 
spirit return and presence and power, and for some years spoke among Spir- 
itualists — in most of the leading cities from Portland and Boston to Wash- 
ington and St. Louis, and in country districts innumerable. It was inspir- 
ing yet arduous work, in a movement that has its human imperfections but 
has done great good and has opened rich realms of thought and experience 
yet to be explored, wherein help to a higher life on earth will be found — a 
life lighted by gleams from the life beyond. 

For two years (1859-60) I spoke to an Independent Society in Ann Arbor, 
Michigan, our movement there opening the way for the Unitarian Society 
in that university town. 

In 1866 we moved to Detroit, Michigan. For some months (in 1879) dur- 
ing the illness and absence in the Azores of my friend John C. Bundy, I be- 
came editor of The Religio-Philosophical Journal. 

86 



562 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Mv pamphlets and books on political economy, in advocacy of protection 
tn home industry, have had wide circulation, and in 1870 a winter was spent 
in visiting a score of Western colleges and addressing the students on those 
topics. 

In 1892-3 I edited The American Economist in New York. 

Books I have written and compiled, of which it is needless to say more than 
to express the hope that they have helped their readers. Amidst strife and 
wrung I see "the steady gain of good." 

Especially I prize twenty years of cordial friendship with William Lloyd 
Garrison, a noble moral hero. 

Precious memories of childhood, with beloved parents and my older sister 
Emeline come to mind, but the genealogical record is imperfect. It is all 
that my eight-two years will allow me to give. 

GILES B. STEBBINS." 



From 

'.'. i in. ii 
c.f the 
i entury" 



Among Mr. Stebbins' publications are: "Pacts and Opinions Touching 
the Real Origin, Character and Influence of the American Colonization So- 
ciety," published at Boston, 1853, 224 pages; "Upward Steps of Seventy 
rears," published in 1890. 308 pages; "The American Protectionists' Man- 
ual." published at Detroit, 1883, 192 pages. 

The parents of CATHERINE A. FISH were of the society Friends. Their 
moral and intellectual life was devoted to emancipation, total abstinence, and 
moral reforms; and they helped to form the earliest anti-slavery societies. 

When CATHERINE was five years of age, they removed to Rochester, 
X. Y.. where she was educated for the most part in select schools, but enjoyed 
the advantages of an excellent Friends boarding school in a near town, for 
six months of her fifteenth year. She afterwards taught her brothers and 
several neighbors' children in her home. She was requested to go before the 
board of examiners, that the people of the neighborhood might draw the 
school monies. She then took charge of the first public school in the ninth 
ward. 

Her first reform work was done between her twelfth and fifteenth years, 
and consisted of gathering names In anti-slavery petitions. When she was 
fifteen years of age, Pollard and Wright, total abstinence Wasingtonians from 
Baltimore, held meetings and circulated the pledge in Rochester, and from 
that date her mother banished all wines from her house. A few years later 
MISS PISH and her sister kept, on the parlor table, an anti-tobacco pledge, 
t" which they secured the names of young men. 

For several years before and after her marriage she was secretary of a 
woman's anti-slavery society. 

She attended the first Woman's Rights convention in Seneca Falls, N. Y., 
in 1848, where she made a short speech and contributed a resolution in honor 
of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, which was passed the next week in Rochester. 
She was niic of the secretaries of the Rochester convention. 

While in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1849-50, she published her first letter 
in protest against the insubordinate position of women in the "Free Demo- 
crat." The letter was the subject of much discussion in various circles. In 
the early part of the Rebellion, she wrote for the Rochester dailies a number 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 563 

of short letters on the conduct of war meetings and of the war, criticising 
men and methods and urging that more stress be put upon Freedom and less 
on Union. She visited the camps when men were to be sent forward and 
wrote letters to officers, suggesting those duties which were likely to be 
overlooked. She oeea siona 1 Iv organized both anti-slavery and woman's 
suffrage societies in southern New York and Michigan, and worked in aid 
sociel ies in both States. 

In 1862 and l s ti:; s l atered zealously into General Fisk's work of cloth- 
ing the refugees on the west of the .Mississippi. 

During winters spent in Washington, and since 1S(>9. the years in De- 
troit. Michigan, on< of her methods to further Woman's Suffrage has been 
to write articles for the press, and have slips struck off for distribution; and, 
at other times to have able arguments of distinguished advocates, put in 
that form for circulation in letters and meetings. She has been an active 
member of the National Woman's Suffrage Association from its beginning, 
and was most of the time on its executive board, proposing many measures, 
and taking part in hearings before judiciary committees of the House of 
Representatives, and other bodies; and has repeatedly written letters to Na- 
tional Dominating conventions in behalf of the equal representation of women 
in the State. She was also identified with the association for the advancment 
of women and signed the call for its first n ting. 



2104. 

i 985 440 

LUTHER LESTER STEBBINS 8 < Lutber Stebbins 7 Eldad Stebbins e 

I Lueina Stebbins Ann Badger 
177 11 6 2 

n Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah B Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 

.: \ 

son of Luther Stebbins and Lueina Stebbins, was horn Feb. 7, 1803, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; married Oct. 15, 1829, (T. ft.) at Wilbraham, Mass.. to SOPHIA 
SHAW, born at Monson, Mass.. who was a daughter of Luther Shaw. Re- 
sided at Wilbraham. Mass.. and Pittsfield, 111. 

CHILDREN, born at Wilbraham: 

3849. I. Luther, born Sept. 13, 1831; (T. K.) married Elizabeth Foreman. 

3850. TI. Lucien, born Feb. 1. 1833; (T. R) married Elizabeth P. Walsh.+ 

3851. III. Cyrus, born Nov. 11. 1835; (T. R.) married Mary Elizabeth Mc- 

Faddin.+ 

3852. IV. Jane Maria, born Aug. 31, 1841; (T. R.) died Feb. 4, 1844 

(T. R.). 

3853. V. Jane Maria; born Dee. :», 1843; died young. 

3854. VI. Maria Jane, born June 12, 1845 (T. R.). 

3855. VII. Rufus Phineas, born Oct. lid. 1849; (T. R.) died 1861 (?). 



564 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2106. 

( 085 440 17T 

RUFUS PHINEAS STEBBINS 8 • Luther Stebb ins 7 Eldad Stebblns 6 Stephen Stebbins s 

I Luclna Stebbins Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
41 6 12 II 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Luther Stebbins and Lucina Stebbins, was born March 3, 1810, at Wil- 
braham, Mass.; died Aug., 1885 (?) at Newton Centre, Mass.; married 
Sept. 11, 1S37, to EIJZA CLARK LIVERMORE, born Aug. 26, 1806, at Cam- 
bridgeport, Mass., who was a daughter of Nathaniel Livermore and Elizabeth 
Gleason. By profession minister; in religion Unitarian. 

CHILDREN : 

3856. I. Nathaniel Livermore, born Jan. 9, 1847 ; married Mar. 6, 1872, Etta 
Bowles. Lives at Cambridge, Mass. 

From RUFUS PHINEAS STEBBINS was a farmer's son, and, being "blessed 

ceLo" with small means," he was obliged to work hard in his youth in order to 

cent. obtain a college education. He taught school during the winter months, and 

viii e :ea in summer worked on the farm. By his early experiences he learned lessons 

of industry, thoroughness, tenacity, and thrift, which greatly influenced his 
school future life. 

& 18t In 1830 he entered Amherst College, having Henry Ward Beecher as a 

tarlan classmate and intimate friend. He graduated from that institution in 1834, 

xxiv" and entered the Harvard Divinity School, from which he was graduated with 

4?i- the degree of A. B. in 1837, in the class with Henry W. Bellows, the eloquent 

leader, and Edmund H. Sears, poet, seer, and saint. While a student in the 

Divinity School he taught in the Sunday school of the Unitarian Church at 

Cambridgeport. 

Ilis first pastoral charge was the Unitarian Church at Leominster, Massa- 
chusetts — one of the largest parishes in the denomination. 

In 1844 he received a call to become President of the Meadville Divinity 
School, which read as follows: 

"Boston, Aug. 7, 1844. 
To thp Rev. Rufus P. Stebbins, 
Dear Sir: 

You are aware that arrangements have been made to open 
at Meadville, Pa., early in the ensuing autumn, a school for the preparation 
of young men for the Christian ministry. 

The gentlemen at Meadville and the neighborhood, who have undertaken 
in tin- spirit of an enlightened Christian zeal, the establishment of this in- 
stitution, have requested and authorized us, the Executive Committee of the 
American Unitarian Association, to procure and appoint some person com- 
petent ninl qualified, accomplished as a scholar, experienced as a clergyman, 
having energy and force of character as a man, to take charge of the school as 
Presidenl or- Principal. 

We have deeply felt the importance of the trust thus committed to us, as 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 565 

the success of the enterprise, and the permanent establishment of what is so 
much needed by our denomination, a western theological school, will depend 
mainly upon the character and qualifications of the person placed at its head. 

In the exercise of our best judgment we hereby unanimously invite and 
appoint you to this honorable and important office, in the earnest hope that 
you will be disposed to accept the appointment and enter upon the new and 
wide sphere of duty and usefulness it opens to you, and in the firm convic- 
tion that the best interests of the contemplated school will thereby be secured, 
and the great cause we all have at heart — the diffusion of Christian truth— - 
greatly promoted. 

We are aware of your happiness and usefulness in your present position, 
and of the strong ties of mutual affection and confidence by which you and 
the people of your charge are bound together. This is the only consideration 
that has made us hesitate in making this appointment. It is painful to us to 
propose anything that may lead to a dissolution of these pleasant ties. 

But we all owe a duty to the great general cause of Christian truth and 
righteousness, and a "school of the prophets" has always been admitted to 
take precedence of an individual church. 

We need not remind you, or your people, of the great demand there is 
for more ministers of our faith, well educated and of the right spirit and char- 
acter. "We need not remind you that the only theological school we have, 
sends forth but few preachers, scarcely enough to meet the ravages made by 
death in our New England parishes. We need not speak of the pre-eminent, the 
absolute importance of a good western theological school to the progress of 
the faith we hold dear, in that section of country. These things must be 
well known to you, but we earnestly hope that when they are considered 
you will feel it to be your duty to accept this appointment and that your peo- 
ple will be disposed to acquiesce cheerfully in the sacrifice involved in the 
loss of your faithful and devoted labors. 

A communication from our Secretary, Mr. Briggs, will acquaint you with 
the pecuniary arrangements which have been made for the support of the 
office to which you are invited. 

In the hope that an early and favorable answer may be returned, we re- 
main, 

Your friends and brethren in the gospel, 

(Signed) 
Samuel K. Lothrop 
Charles Briggs 
A. B. Muzzey 
George E. Ellis 
Nath'l Hall 
H. P. Fairbanks 



Executive 
Committee of 
the American 
Unitarian 

Association." 



MR. STEBBINS accepted this call, and at once entered upon his labors 
in this new field. His efforts were crowned with the greatest success. He 
was a born teacher, had a tremendous personal force and influence, a great 



56G STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

power of waking up dull minds, and also patience in dealing with ignorance 
and stupidity. Prompt, decisive, and thoroughly in earnest himself, he could 
not endure men who were irregular or dilatory. Dogmatic, arbitrary, and 
even passionate, still he had a warm heart and a generous and kindly spirit. 
lie was master of the art of coming to conclusions, never stopping in the 
middle of an argument. In 1851, Harvard College conferred on him the 
honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. 

DOCTOE STEBBINS remained in Meadville until 1856, and then left to 
accepl a call to the pastorate of the Unitarian church at Woburn, Mass.. 
where he remained eight years. While at Woburn he became a director of 
the American Unitarian Association, and for the last three years of his sojourn 
there was president of that association. 

At the Centennial Celebration at Wilbraham. Mass.. on June 15. 1863, 
Judge .Morris introduced "REV. DR. STEBBINS, of Woburn, born on the 
banks of the Scantic, on the very spot where his ancestor pitched his tent, 
more than a century ago, in the then unbroken wilderness." DR. STEB- 
BINS then delivered an address which held the attention of the crowded hall 
for over two hours. This address was published in full in the Report of the 
Wilbraham Centennial. 

From Woburn and the presidency of the Unitarian Association DR. STEB- 
BINS retired to a quiet home and studies in Cambridge for six years, broken 
onlj by temporary engagements of six months or more supplying the vacant 
Unitarian pulpits of Portland, Taunton, Washington, and elsewhere. He 
established churches at Ithaca, New York, and New Centre. Mass., at both of 
which places church buildings were dedicated free of debt. On Sept. 12, 
L867, lie delivered an address at Leominster, .Mass., at the dedication of the 
Soldiers' Monument. 

In 1881, while acting as pastor of the church at New Centre, he published 
"A Study of the Pentateuch for Popular Reading." He contributed articles 
t" several religious papers and journals, among them the Christian Register 
and the Unitarian Review. The preparation of a book upon the Old Testa- 
men! the ripe result of bis lifedong study — and revising its proof sheets 
was the closing work of bis busy career. He was always a great worker, and 
lias the remarkable record of losing but one Sunday's preaching in a ministry of 
Eorty eighl years, and this was occasioned by illness. 



2107. 

EMILY ANN STEBBINS 8 ■] Luther Stebbins 7 Eldad Stebbins o Stephen Stebbins a 

I Lucina Stebbins Ann Badger Sarah I'.liss 
II 6 2 1 i 

■si .l.i.inK i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 
Hannah Hitchcock ana Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Luther Stebbins and Lucina Stebbins, was born Dee. 17, 1822, 
a1 s. Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass.: died Dec. 27, 1879; married April 24, 
1845, al Cambridge, Mass.. to JOHN WILSON LANGDON, born June 14, 
1808, al s. Wilbraham, Hampden Co. Mass., died July 12, 1896. at Windsor, 
'ord Co., Conn., who was a smi of Josiah Langdon and Sally Hall; by 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 567 

occupation farmer; in politics Republican; in religion Methodist. Resided at 
South Wilbraham, Mass. and Windsor, Conn. 

CHILDREN : 

3857. I. Louisa Wilson Langdon, born May 2:3. 1848. 

3858. II. Wilson Stebbins Langdon, born Nov. 8, 1858. 

2108. 

. 986 Mil 177 

RODERICK STEBBINS s -J < - :ilvin st.'M.ln*: Eldad Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

' Amelia Adams Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
II 8 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah iiiti in 'k Joanna Lamb nnah Wright Sarah i 

son "I' Calvin Stebbins and Amelia Adams, was born Nov. 4 (or 14), 1816, at 
Wilbraham, Mass., died April l-\ 1891, at Friendship, New York; married to 

ELIZABETH GALE, who was a daughter of . By profession physician. 

Resided at Longmeadow, Mass.. Eastford, Conn., and Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3859. I. Roderick Alonzo, born 1834; died Apr. 27, 1844. 

3860. II. Edward E., born Dec. 14. 1^:!7: married Marie Louisa Crosby. -f- 



2109. 

I 986 440 177 

RANDOLPH STEBBINS v Calvin Stebbins 1 Eldad Ste lis.; Stephen Stebbins 5 

[ Amelia Adams Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins : Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Calvin Stebbins and Amelia Adams, was born Aug. 24, 1819, at Wil- 

braham, .Mass.. died April 8, 1870, at East Windsor, Conn.; married Nov. 18, 

L840, at Longmeadow, Mass.. to SOPHIA I*. KEYES, born 1823, at Long- 

meadow, Mass.; died at Longmeadow, Mass.. who was a daughter of Francis 

Keyes and Irene Prince. Resided at Mast Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3861. I. Frank Randolph, born 1842; died in Hospital at New Berne, 

N. O, in 1863. 

3862. II. Amelia Sophia ; born Feb., 1844. 

3863. III. Emma Celestina, born March 22. 1847 (T. R.). 



2110. 

I 986 440 177 

REV. HORATIO STEBBINS s Calvin Stebbins 7 Eldad Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 

/ Amelia Adams Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
41 •; 2 l i 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 la iWLAND STEBBINS l '• 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Calvin Stebbins and Amelia Adams, was born Aug. 8, 1821, at South 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; married June 3. 1851, at Northborough, Mass., to MARY 



3865. 


H. 


3866. 


m. 


3867. 


IV. 


3868. 


v. 



568 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

ANN FISHER, bom Apr. 14, 1826, at Northborough, Mass.; died Feb. 4, 
1875, at San Francisco, Cal., who was a daughter of Samuel Fisher and Mary 
Bowman. He was married second Nov. 9, 1876, at Chicago, HI., to LUCY 
WARD, born Feb. 14, 1844, at Tremont, Tazewell Co., HI., who was a daugh- 
ter of Dolivar Ward and Elizabeth Ann Wibray. In religion Unitarian. 
Resided at San Francisco, Cal. 

CHILDREN : 

3864. I. Mary Louisa, born June 30, 1854; married Edward S. Schroe- 
der.+ 
Annie, born Apr. 3, 1858 ; died Aug. 28, 1858. 
Roderick, born Sept. 2, 1S59 ; unmarried. Lives at Milton, Mass. 
Horatio Ward, born Mar. 26, 1878. 
Lucy Ward, born May 24, 1880. 

At the age of seventeen, HORATIO STEBBINS went forth to begin the 
battle of life, as a schoolmaster. His early theological studies were pursued 
in Ithaca Academy, now the seat of Cornell University. From there he went 
to Philips' Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, and thence to Harvard, where 
he graduated in 1848 with the degree of A. M. He graduated from Harvard 
Divinity School in 1851. 

His first charge was at Fitchburg, Mass., and in 1885, he became the col- 
league of Rev. Ichabod Nichols, pastor of the second parish, at Portland, 
Maine. In 1864 he was called to the pastorate of the First Unitarian Church 
of San Francisco, Cal., as the successor of Rev. Mr. Starking. The degree of 
Doctor of Sacred Theology was conferred on him in 1869, by Bowdoin Col- 
lege. 

On Sunday, September 12. 1899, the congregation of the First Unitarian 
Church of San Francisco observed the thirty-fifth anniversary of DR. STEB- 
BINS' ministry. 

DR. STEBBINS has been identified with many important matters pertain- 
in •_: to education, religion, and philanthropy. He has held the office of presi- 
dent of the trustees of the College of California, and was influential in trans- 
ferring that institution to the State, as the foundation of the University. For 
twenty-six years he was a regent of the University. He served as a trustee 
of the Inebriate Asylum, the Foundling Asylum, the Lick School of Mechanical 
Aits, and the Leland Stanford, Jr.. University. 

Eis activity has been confined to no channel, but directed to the common 
While working indefatigably to help his congregation and poor 
humanity, he has written and published many discourses, essays, and ad- 
dresses. He delivered the address at the memorial services held for Presi- 
L in. April 20, 1865. He is considered among the best talent in the 
■ try. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 569 

2114. 

CALVTN STEBBINS 8 \ Calvin Stebblns ■ Eldad Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

ih Eliza Langdon Ann Badger Sarah Bliss 
41 >1 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 mas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock J ■anna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Calvin Stebbins and Sarah Eliza Langdon, -was born April 22, 1837. at 
Hampden, Hampden Co., Mass. ; married Aug. 8, 1866, at Hampden, Hampden 
Co., Mass., to LUl'INDA MARIA BEEBE, born November 8, 1840, at Hamp- 
den, Hampden Co., Mass., who was a daughter of Marcus Beebe and Maria 
Allen Walker, by profession Minister; in politics Republican; in religion Uni- 
tarian. Residence Worcester, Mass. 



2118. 

DWIGHT MASON STEBBINS s StebbinB* Eldad Stebbins 6 

I Mary Holt Ann Badger 
177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 San ns3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Bliss I laanah Hitchcock .b .anna Lamb Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 '■ 
Sarah < 

son of Alpheus Stebbins and Mary Holt, was born Aug. 7, 1811; married Sept. 
19, 1838, to TRYPHENA SLKES, of Belchertown, Mass. ; died Nov. 24, 1S40. 
He married second Apr. 15, 1841, SOPHIA BALL. Settled in Palmer, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3869. I. Holt, born June 27, 1844; died July 13, 1844. 

3870. II. Henry N., born Apr. 21, 1850 ; married Sophia B. Atwood.+ 



2124. 

■ PSP 441 177 

OLIVER STEBBINS s P I'bineas Stebbins 8 Stephen Stebbins 6 

Dunham Ann Chaffee Sarah Diss 

41 6 2 1 l 

Stebbins 4 ins 2 KoWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Hitchcock nna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

son of Phineas Stebbins and Phebe Dunham, was born July 25, 1788 (T. R), 
at Wilbraham, Mass., married Apr. 11, 1809 (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass., to 
RACHEL DUNHAM. He was married second, July, 1816, to PEGGY [Mar- 
garet] WARNER. She died May 25, 1836, aged 49, at Pompey. N. Y. Resided 
at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

1871. I. William, born Aug. 5, 1809, (T. R,). 
3872. II. Orrin, born 1811. 



570 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2125. 



441 



MERZIAS RAYNER STEBBINS s Phineas Stebbins - PMneas Stebbins 6 

I Phebe Dunham Ann Chaffee 
177 4 1 i; 2 

Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

i Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

l | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I - 

Sarah 1 

son of Phineas Stebbins and Phebe Dunham, was born April 7, 1792, (T. R.) 
at Wilbraham, Mass., died Sept. 4, 1854, at Skaneateles, N. Y., married Mar. 
17, IS] 6. (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass., to JULIA LYMAN, born July 25, 1795, 
died July 4, 1834. He married second, Nov. 10, 1835, to JANE E. WELLETS. 
Resided at Wilbraham. Mass., removed in 1830 to Onondaga Co., New York, 
and later to Skaneateles, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3873. I. Cyrus Edmund, born Oct. 26, 1817, (T. R.). 

3874. II. Lucina E., born Aug. 11, 1818, (T. R.) ; married Edwin Miller.+ 

3875. III. Julia Ann, born Oct. 8, 1820 (T. R.) ; married Thomas Shep- 

ard.-f 

3876. IV. Samuel Lyman, born Feb. IS, 1823 (T. R.) ; married Harriet 

Chadwick. he was a Congregational Minister and died Jan., 
1899. 
:^77. V. Walter, born Apr. 2, 1826; married Hannah Webb.+ 

3878. VI. Caroline, born Apr. 2. 1828: married Michael Bowden ; died 

June 7, 189S. 

3879. VII. David, born Aug. 23. 1830; married Marie Antoinette Hurl- 

burt.+ 

3880. VIII. Martha J., born Sept. 15. 1833; died Aug. 24. 1850. 

3881. IX. Merzias R., born Jan. 10, 1837. 

3882. X. Phineas. born June 14. 1841. 

3883. XI. Stephen, born Apr. 4. 1847. 



2126. 

i r)grj 44] 177 

ORRIN STEBBINS s J Phineas Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

/ Phebe Dunham Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 

41 6 -2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS i 

H tcl ■! Joanna Lamb Hannah Wrighl Sarah \ 

-"ii of Phineas Stebbins and Phebe Dunham, was born Nov. 16, 1796 (T. R.) 
al Wilbraham, .Mass.; died Oct, 19, 1875, at Grand Rapids, Mich.; married 
Mar. 30, 1819 (T. R.) a1 Wilbraham. Mass.. to NANCY BURLEY, born Feb. 
It;, 17!) I. at Monson, Mass., died Dec. (or Oct.) 10, 1878, near Belle Plaine, 
Tama Co., [owa, who was a daughter of Samuel Burley. Occupation car- 
penter; polities Republican; religion Universalist. Resided at Wilbraham. 
Mass.. ami Grand Rapids. Mich. 





OKIHN STKI5I5INS. 



mi:s saxh i m ;:i.k\ i stki'.t.ins 

Wife o£ No. '-'Iiv,. 





i in. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 571 

CHILDREN : 

3884. I. Orrin Phineas, born Feb. 23, 1820; married Louisa M. Ander- 

son. 4- 

:;>s.">. II. Nancy Amelia, horn Mar. 22. 1822; married first, Sidney Berry, 

Dec. 31, 1843, second, Daniel Thurston, Oct. 10. 1889. 

3886. III. Isaac Burley. horn Apr. 18, 1824: married Charlotte Patter- 

son, -f- 

3887. IV. Juliet, born June 24, 1826; married Charles Twogood.4- 

3888. V. Mary Ann, born Oct. 18, 1828; married David W. Northrop.4- 
::ss!l. VI. Henry Clay, born Jan. 27. 1831 ; married Catherine E. Bowers. 4- 

3890. VII. Mariah Marietta, born Sept. 26. 1833; married Summer T. 

Bacon. 4- 

3891. VIII. Sarah Jane, horn Aug. 25, 1836; married Wm. B. Bennett.+ 

2129. 

i 089 441 177 

PERSIS ANN STEBBINS 8 ■{ Phineas Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

' Phebe Dunham Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
41 2 li 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Phineas Stebbins and Phebe Dunham, was born Apr. 24, 1809 
(T. R.i at Wilbraham, Mass., married first REUBEN CAD WELL, Mar. 5, 
1845; divorced Apr., 1845. She married second, June 22, 1845 (Enfield Rec), 
to RANSOM SPERRY, of New Haven, Conn., died 1855. Married third, Feb. 
4, 1858, probably to JOHN H. BANCROFT. 



2130. 

I 991 441 

CLARK BROWN STEBBINS s Walter Stebbins ■ Phineas Stebbins 6 

( Azubah Carpenter Ann Chaffee 

177 41 2 

Stephen Stebliius 5 Samuel Stebbins » Samuel Stehbin Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitel k Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I - 

Sarah \ 

son of Walter Stebbins and Azubah Carpenter, was born Oct. 8, 1802 (or 1803) 
at Wilbraham, Mass.. died October 8, 1868, at Peoria, Peoria Co., 111.; married 
Oct., 1826 (or 1825), at Springfield, Mass.. to MARGRET TOBEY, born De- 
eemher 12, 1805, at Springfield. Mass.. died Nov. 7. 1878, at Evanston, Cook 
Co., 111. Resided at Wilbraham. Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3892. I. Jane E ranca Brown, horn <>et. 20, 1827; married Theodore 

Perry, -j- 

3893. II. William Tobey, horn Aug. 11, 1837 (T. R.) died Sept. 24, 1838 

(T. R.). 

3894. III. Mary Elizabeth, horn May 18. 1840 (T. R.) married Daniel F. 

Reed,-r 

3895. TV. Edward Delano, born 1847; died young. 



572 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CLARK BROWN STEBBINS in early life was employed in the Armory 
at Springfield, Massachusetts. He afterwards was engaged in the mercantile 
business in Wilbraham, Mass. In 1845 he went west and located in Peoria, 
Illinois, where he remained until his death. For a number of years he was in 
the employ of the government as a railway postal clerk, and was also in the 
insurance business. He served for a long time as Justice of the Peace. 

2132. 

I 991 441 

WILLIAM CARPENTER STEBBINS s - Walter Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins 6 

f Azubab Carpenter Ann Chaffee 
177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebbins s Samuel Stebbins4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

l / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 

Sarah \ 

son of Walter Stebbins and Azubah Carpenter, was born Aug. 13, 1806 (T. R.) 
at Wilbraham, Mass., died Apr. 8, 1861 (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass., married 
Mar. 3, 1829, to ELIZA PERRIN. Resided at Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3896. I. Frances Ann Eliza, born June 5, 1830; married April 16, 1851 
(T. R.) Sumner Smith. 

2133. 

{ 991 441 177 

ANN MARIA STEBBINS s - Walter Steb bins: Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

[ Azubah Carpenter Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins ? ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

daughter of Walter Stebbins and Azubah Carpenter, was born Nov. 19, 1808 
(T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass., married June 25, 1828 (T. R.) at Wilbraham, 
Mass., lo Alvin Day, born Mch. 7, 1806, who was a son of Alvin Day and 
Temperance Snow. 

CHILDREN : 

Harrison C. Day, born Mch. 26, 1829. 
Nelson Day. born Feb. 21, 1831. 
Gilford Day, born May 31, 1832. 
Lovina Day, born Feb. 22, 1834. 
Sandford Day, born Nov. 23, 1835. 
George Day. born Jan. 11, 1838. 
Alfred Day, born Jan. 25, 1840. 
Olive Maria Day, Sept. 15, 1841. 
Mary Azubah Day, born Dec. 9, 1843. 
Alvira Day, born Sept. 6, 1845. 
XI. -I. Eliza Day, born Mch. 28, 1847. 



3897. 


I. 


3898. 


IT. 


3899. 


tit. 


3900. 


IV. 


3901. 


V. 


3902. 


VI. 


3903. 


VII. 


3904 


VIII. 


3905. 


IX. 


3906. 


X. 



KIGHTH GENERATION". 573 

2134. 

i 991 441 

ALMIRA WAITSTILL STEBBINS 8 i Walter Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins 6 

' izubah Carpenter Ann Chaffee 
177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebbins o mel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

Rl IWLAND STEBBINS l 

Sarah I 

(laughter of Walter Stebbins and Azubah Carpenter, was born May 25, 1812 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; married April 9, 1835 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, 
Mass., to HORACE PEASE of Somers, Ct., born July 3, 1812, at Monson, Mass., 
who was a son of Salmon Pease and Roxa Hoar. Settled in Wilbraham, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3908. I. Walter S. Pease, born Sept., 1838. 

3909. II. Orissa A. Pease, born Apr, 1844. 



2135. 

991 441 

JACKSON WALTER STEBBINS "<- Waller st.-bl.ins: Phineas Stebbins 8 

' Azubah Carp. 'nit r Ann Chaffee 
177 H 6 2 

Stephen Stebbins 5 Sai as 4 Ste bins I Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Bliss I] i. ana Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l 

Sarah I 

son of Walter Stebbins and Azubah Carpenter, was born Aug. 9, 1820 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Aug. 29, 18G2, at (second) Battle of Bull Run; 
married May 6, 1841 (T. R.) at Wilbraham, Mass, to FANNY M. BURT, born 
Apr. 29, 1819, who was a daughter of Stoddard Burt and Sarah Burnham. 
Resided at East Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3910. I. Frank Burt, born 1849; died May 2. 1S52. 



2137. 

i 904 441 177 

ARTIMICIA STEBBINS'- Harvey Stebbins . Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

' Axseph Pease Ana Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
41 I! 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l y 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Harvey Stebbins and Axseph Pease, was born Sept. 20, 1806; 
died Sept. 6, 1866 ; married Feb. 19, 1831, to O. STURTEVANT. 

CHILDREN : 

3911. I. Alvin Sturtevant, born May 26, 1834. He was editor of the Ben- 
ton Harbor, Mich, Paladium, and died May 25, 1874. 



574 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2138. 

i 994 441 177 

DeLAUNEY STEBBINS s -J Harvey Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

I Axseph Pease Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 1 | 

Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 KOWLAND STEBBINS i > 
Hannah Hitchcock .toanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah S 

son of Harvey Stebbins and Axseph Pease, was born April 8, 1808; married to 
FLORINDA IU'RBARD, born May 4, 1812. 

CHILDREN : 

3912. 1. De La Mont, born Feb. 2, 1838; married Elizabeth Abbott. + 
1913. II. De La Fount, born Oct. 28, 1844; married Emma Risley.+ 

2139. 

i 994 441 177 

BERCELE STEBBINS s Harvey Stebbins 7 Phineas Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 

( Axseph Pease Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
41 II -1 1 ) 

Samuel Stebl Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 l:< >WI. AND STEBBINS 1 
Hannah Hitchcock .;>uuna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

-on of Harvey Stebbins and Axseph Pease, was born June 3, 1810, at New 
London, Conn.; married Oct. 3. 1837. to MARTHA P. BROWN, who was a 
daughter of Samuel Brown and Franeina W. Richards. 



2140. 

I r>04 441 177 

LAVOIRY P. STEBBINS s - Harvey Stebbins? Phineas Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 

I Axseph l'ease Ann Chaffee Sarah Bliss 
II 6 2 1 
Samuel Stebbins* Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 KOWLANU STEISIS1} 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 

son df Harvey Stebbins and Axseph Pease, was born June 8, 1812; died Mar. 
27. 1877, at Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Mich. Married Feb. 1, 1835, to MERCY 
A. PALMER. He married second, CAROLINE GLAZIER, born 1815; died 
Feb. 19, (or -Ian. 14 1894. at Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Mich., daughter of 
Shepard Glazier and Clarissa - — . Resided at Waterville, Oneida Co., N. Y., 
and Lawrence, Mich. 



INS l 1 



CHILDREN, by second wife: 

3914. I. Charles Monroe, born June 16, 1837: died June 18, 1839. 

3915. II. Clark C. born Sept. 28, 1839; died -Ian. 3, 1844. 

3916. III. George I)., born .Inly 25, 1847; married Susan L. Salnave.-f- 

3917. IV. Charles A., horn .Inly 21. 1849; married Betsy Jane Hoxie.+ 
3918 V. Lillie ('.. horn Sept. 6, 1859; married Cassius M. Burlingame.+ 

LAVOIRY I'. STEBBINS removed to Waterville. Oneida Co., N. Y. In 
the fall hi' L853 he went to Michigan, stopping at Lawrence, which at that time 
was called Brush Creek, owing to a Dumber of creeks in the vicinity, the 
' aks of which were thickly covered with brush. The town at that time eon- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 575 

sisted hi a tavern, one store, a post-office having eight boxes, a blacksmith 
shop, and four or five log houses. 

MR. STEBBINS purchased a farm of one hundred acres, three quarters 
of a mile north of Lawrence, paying sixteen hundred dollars in gold for it. He 
returned to Waterville, and on the 25th day of March, 1854, he with his 
family, consisting of his wife and two sons, stepped off the cars in Decatur. 
Prom there they went to Lawrence, eleven miles distant, by stage. Every 

rod of the road was through the w Is and the ground was covered with 

snow, making a chilly reception for the newcomers. It took them from noon 
until four o'clock in the afternoon to make the journey. 

For the following winter the family was domiciled in a house situated just 
across the road from the farm that had been purchased. Early in the spring 
they moved into their own house, which had been built during the winter. 
MR. STEBBINS worked industriously to clear up his land, most of which 
was covered with timber. !!■ set ou1 a hop yard, being the first person to 
raise Imps in Van Buren County. This business increased until he soon em- 
ployed between thirty ami forty pickers and as prices kept advancing they 
yielded him a good profit 

On oi icasion MR. STEBBINS had been to Decatur with a load of hops 

to he shipped. He received a check for five hundred dollars, which he got 
cashed at a store there was no bank in the town) and started for home. 
When ahoiit two miles from town he was startled by hearing some one shout, 
and upon looking around saw a man coming toward him and beckoning for him 
to stop. While he was looking two oilier men stepped out from the bushes, 
then two others followed, and the five came up to the wagon. MR, STEBBINS 
had no weapons with him. His first thought was of robbers and he expected 
to have to fight for his money and his life, so he picked up a stave from the 
rack on his wagon and waited for the attack. The men asked him where he 
was going ami on being told that he was going to Lawrence, asked to be al- 
lowed to ride with him. lie took them on. hut kept the stave in his hand 
and watched every move they made. Alter riding about a mile, he gathered 
from their conversation that they were ministers going to Lawrence to hold 
a conference, 'hie of the deacons had promised to meet them, but had failed 
to do so and they had started out to walk when they overtook MR. STEB- 
BINS. You can readily imagine his relief on learning that he was not in the 
company of a hand of robbers. 

By hard work and close attention to husiness MR. STEBBINS prospered 
and accumulated property to the value of twelve thousand dollars. He was 
a man who kept himself posted on the politics of his country and was out- 
spoken in his opinions. He and his wife are buried in the Lawrence cemetery, 
where there is a monument erected to their memory. 

2144. 

RODOLPHUS STEBBINS* Zadock Stebbins 7 Zadock Stebbins e Stephen Stebbins s 

( Sibyl Hitch k Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss 

41 C 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
HaDnah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 



-on of Zadock Stebbins and Sibyl Hitchcock, was born May 2, 1792; died 



3919. 


I. 


3920. 


II. 


3921. 


in. 


3922. 


IV. 


3923. 


v. 



576 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

April 9, 1867 ; married Sept. 11, 1825, to MARGARET THWING, born Dec. 
12, 1796, at "Wilbrakain, Mass.; died Jan. 12, 1868, who was a daughter of 
John Thwing and Ruth Beebe. 

CHILDREN : 

Polly, born June 26, 1826 ; died June 10, 1857. 

Arvilla, born Oct. 4, 1827 ; died Jan. 6, 1847. 

Alanson, born Jan. 17, 1830. 

Philenda, born July 10, 1832. 

Rodolphus, born Nov. 18, 1835 ; died Feb. 14, 1868. 

2149. 
RICHARD SALTER STORRS STEBBINS s of Adams, Mass. 

i 997 442 177 41 

• Augustus Stebbins T Zadock stebbins e Stephen Stebbins 5 Samuel Stebbins 4 

/ Martha (Patty) Bliss Elizabeth Tease Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock 

6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Martha Bliss, was born Oct. 28, 1794 (T. R.) 
at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass.; died Aug. 8, 1864, at Longmeadow, 
Hampden Co., Mass.; married Dec. 12, 1820 (T. R.) at Brimfield, Mass., to 
SARAH SMITH, born April 4, 1796, at Brimfield, Hampden Co., Mass. ; died 
June 5, 1869, at "Worcester, "Worcester Co., Mass., who was a daughter of 
William (or John) Smith. Occupation farmer. Politics Democrat. Religion 
Orthodox. Resided at Longmeadow, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3924. I. Sally Ann, born Oct. 27, 1824; married Curtis Dickinson. She 

died June 3, 1898. 

3925. II. Storrs, born Sept. 6, 1826; married Hannah Bugbee. He died 

Aug. 20, 1877. 

3926. III. Laura Smith, born Aug. 5, 1830 ; married Timothy Bissell. She 

died Jan. 10, 1882. 
Ann Maria; died young. 
Barnum Lee; died young. 

Mary Jane, born Oct. 10, 1832; married Joseph Clark Hancock. -f- 
Otis. born July 26, 1S35 ; married Harriet Maria Smith.+ 



2150. 

DANA STEBBINS s - Augustus Stebbins 7 Zadock Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

/ Martha (Tatty) Bliss Elizabeth Tease Sarah Bliss 

41 6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l }- 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Martha (Patty) Bliss, was born Apr. 11, 1798 
(T. R.), at "Wilbraham, Mass.; died May 26, 1892, at Rockville, Conn.; married 
May 15, 1823, to BETSY L. HEATH, born May 1, 1801, at Amherst, Mass.; 



3927. 


IV. 


3928. 


V. 


3939. 


VI. 


3930. 


VII. 





No. 2150. 
DANA STEBBINS. 



MISS BETSY L. HEATH STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 2150. 




No. 2167. 
STEI'IIKN STEBBINS ANP WIFE 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 577 

died September 29, 1877, who was a daughter of Daniel Heath and Polly- 
Lewis. Resided at Wilbraham and Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3931. I. Charles Henry, born Mar. 26, 1824; married Aurelia West. 

3932. II. Harriet, born Aug. 29, 1826 ; died Oct. 6, 1841. 

3933. HI. Julia Ann, born Mar. 25, 1833; married William W. Andross.-f 

2151. 

1 997 44° 177 

AUGUSTUS STEBBLNS s 1 tusStebblnsT Zadnck Stebblns 6 Stephen Stebblns 5 

I Martha (Patty) Bliss Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss 
II 6 li 1 ■ 

Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 !- 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Martba (Patty) Bliss, was born June 2, 1800 
(T. R.), at Wilbraham, Mass.; died Aug. 25, 1838 (1834); married Aug. 11, 
1823, to JEMIMA BLANCHARD. Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3934. I. Infant, born Sept. 11. 1828; died Sept. 11, 1828. 

3935. II. Infant, born 1829. 

3936. III. Infant, born 1832: died Mar. 29, 1832. 

2152. 

997 44*> 

AUSTIN BLISS STEBBLNS ' \i istus Stebblns 7 Zadock Stebblns 6 

/ Martha (Patty) Iiliss Elizabeth Pease 

177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebbins <s Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lai Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROW LAND STEBBINS I 

Sn rab \ 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Martha Bliss, was born May 17, 1802 (T. ID, at 
Wilbraham, Mass.: died March 12, 1852, at Stafford, Ct. ; married April 11, 
1827, at Monson, Hampden Co., Mass., to SUSAN SMITH, born Sept. 6, 1804, 
at Willington, Tolland Co., Ct.; died March 8, 1842, at Stafford, Tolland 
Co., Conn., who was a daughter of Simeon Smith and Sally Hawes. He mar- 
ried second, at Stafford, Tolland Co., Conn., to ELECTA SMITH, born May 
28, 1804, at Stafford, Ct.; died 1886, at Stafford, Tolland Co., Conn., daughter 
of James Smith. Occupation, manufacturer and farmer. Polities, Whig. 
Religion, Methodist. 

CHILDREN : 

3937. I. Andrew Jackson, born May 7. 1828; married Julia E. Wait; 2d 

Julia A. Peck. 
Austin, born Sept., 1830; died 1833. 
John Wesley, born Oct., 1833 ; died Feb. 10, 1842. 
Martha Electa, born 1847; died 1852. 



3938. 


II. 


3939. 


III. 


3940. 


IV. 




37 



578 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2154. 



I 997 442 177 

MARCUS STEBBINS 8 Augustus Stebbins i Zadock Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

| Martha (Patty) Bliss Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss 

41 6 2 1 J 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Martha Bliss; was born Oct. 5, 1806 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass. ; died March 13, 1888 ; married April 15, 1840, to CLARISSA 
EMELINE GRIGGS, born at Westminster, Vt., who was a daughter of David 
H. Griggs. 

CHILDREN : 

3941. I. Frank L., married Louisa E. Wheelock.+ 

2156. 

( 997 442 177 

RUFUS STEBBINS 8 - Augustus Stebbins 7 Zadock Stebbins 6 Stephen Stebbins 5 

( Martha (Patty) Blifs Elizabeth Pease Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Haunah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Augustus Stebbins and Patty Bliss, was born Mar. 6, 1810 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass.; died May 1, 1887; married Sept. 19, 1835, to SLBYL 
MARIA LUTHER, born Feb. 15, 1817, at Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Ct. ; died 

July 24, 1881, at Belchertown, Mass., who was a daughter of Luther and 

Sally Jones. Resided at Monson, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

Sarah Elizabeth, died Feb. 21, 1837. 
Emily Angeline, born Apr. 23, 1838. 

Elon Rufus, born May 25, 1840 ; married Louise Sophia Edmunds. 
Henry Luther, born March 16, 1844; married first, Lucy Jane 
Ingram; married second, Anna Lurenna Petersen. -f- 

2167. 

1 1007 447 177 

STEPHEN STEBBINS 8 \ Solomou Stebbins 7 Stephen Stebbins a Stephen Stebbins 5 

I Zata Stanhope Chloe Hale Sarah Bliss 
41 6 2 1 1 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stehbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Zata Loraine Stanhope, was born Aug. 31 (or 
1807, at Whitestown, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; died Oct. 10, 1876, at Bennington, 
Wyoming Co., N. Y.; married Oct. 19. 1831, at Attica, Wyoming Co., N. Y., to 
AI.MIKA ELIZABETH WHITEMAN, born Sept. 30, 1812, at Elizabethtown, 
Essex Co., N. Y.; died Mar. 12, 1882, at Bennington, Wyoming Co., N. Y., who 
was a daughter of Titus Whiteman and Sally Rice. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, Prohibition. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Bennington, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

39-Ji;. I. George, born Aug. 8, 1833; died in 1900 in Connecticut. 



3942. 


I. 


3943. 


II. 


3944. 


m. 


3945. 


IV. 




No 2169. 

MRS. MART ('. STBBBINS CRANDALL 

AND HUSBAND. 





OKI STEBBINS. 

-171. 



No. 2171. 
STLVANUS HALE STEBB1NS, 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 579 

17. II. Elvira Lorane, born June 5, 1838; married Ellery E. Dennison.+ 

3948. III. Ruth, born Apr. 21, 1840; married Phillip Allen McCumber.+ 

3949. IV. Annette, born Aug., 1851; married R. D. Denison. 



2168. 

AMARIAH STEBBINS v \ Solomon Stebbins I Stephen Stebbins c Stephen Stebbins 5 

I Zata Stanhope Cbloe Hale Sarah Bliss 
41 « 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins < ns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Zata Loraine Stanhope, was born Aug. 8, 1809, 
probably at Deerfield, .Mass.: died Aug. 4, 1850. at Newport, Campbell Co., 
Ky.; married 1830, at Attica, Wyoming Co.. N. Y., to PERMELIA THORNS. 
born 1810; died April. 1842 or August 4. 1850), at Newport, Campbell Co.. 
Ky., who was a daughter of . Occupation, farmer. Politics, Whig. Re- 
ligion, Baptist. 

CHILDREN : 

Lepha A., born Sept. 18, 1831: married William Neyman. 
Edwin Erastus, born Sept. 1, 1836 ; married Mary Ann Kelley.-j- 
Celestina, born Apr. 10, 1838; married John Ford. 
Sylvanus Half, born June 16, 1840; married Angeline Y. Wil- 
liam- 
Isaac, born Apr. 10. 1 ^4l2 : married Mary McGinis. 

Permelia, born 1843; married Baily. 

Mary C. born 1845; married John Smith. 

Francis C, born 1847. 

William H., born 1849 ; married Mary Smith. 



2169. 

MARY CHLOE STEBBINS" Solomon Stebl Stephen Stebbins • 

I Zata Stanhope Chloe Hale 
177 41 2 

Stephen Stel I Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins : 

Sarah Biles Hannah i: Joanna Lamb 

1 , 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 



3950. 


I. 


3951. 


II. 


3952. 


HI. 


3953. 


IV. 


3954. 


Y. 


3955. 


VI. 


3956. 


YII. 


3957. 


VIII. 


3958. 


IX. 



daughter of Solomon Stebbins and Zata Stanhope, was born May 12, 1811; 
died Jan'y 8, 1888, at Friendship, Alleghany Co., N. Y. : married Oct. 3. 1S33. 
at Amity. Orange Co.. N. Y.. to BENJAMIN G. GRAND ALL. born Dee. 17. 
1797, at Berlin, N. Y. ; died Feb. 18, 1874, who was a son of Peter Crandall 
and Nancy Blinn. 

CHILDREN : 

3959. I. Anna Crandall. born Aug. 2. 1S34: died young. 

3960. II. William H. Harrison Crandall. born Sept. 15. 1835: married 

H. Elizabeth Curtis.-f 

3961. III. Mary A. Crandall. born Aug. 4. 1837: married Oscar Wilson. -f 



580 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

3962. IV. Nancy M. Crandall, bom May 10, 1839 ; married Frank Vanars- 

dale.+ 

3963. V. Benjamin Franklin Crandall, born Nov. 28, 1840 ; married Ann 

Seeley.-f- 

3964. VI. Lovina E. Crandall, born May 11, 1842; married Edmund Sor- 

ter.+ 

3965. VII. Clarenda Crandall, born Nov. 22, 1844; married Frank Vanars- 

dale.+ 

3966. VIII. Daniel W. Crandall, born Dec. 28, 1848; married Jennie Wiley. 

2171. 

SYLVANUS HALE STEBBINS 8 Solomon Stebbina ~ Stephen Stebbina « 

I Zata Stanhope Chloe Hale 

177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebblns 6 Samuel Stebbina 4 Samuel Stebbina a Thomas Stebbina 2 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah ) 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Zata Loraine Stanhope, was born Jan. 12, 1816, 
at Madison Co., N. Y.; died Nov. 2, 1871 (or Nov. 7, 1872), at Ossian, Liv- 
ingston Co., N. Y. ; married Sept. 12, 1840, at Monroe Co., N. Y., to BETSEY 
AURELIA ROFF, born Feb. 17, 1824 (or Feb. 15, 1823), at Bristol, Ontario 
Co., N. Y.; died Dec. 31, 1883 (or 1884), at Canaseraga, Alleghany Co., N. Y., 
who was a daughter of Thomas Roff and Lillas Reed or Reid. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Scottsville, 
N. Y., Madison, Monroe and Livingston Counties, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

3967. I. Theron Amariah, born June 10, 1841 ; died April 16, 1860. 

3968. II. William Sylvanus, born June 8, 1843; drowned Oct., 1893. 

3969. III. Lillas Loraine, born Feb. 16, 1845; married William Monroe 

Sparks. + 

3970. P7. Solomon Philemon, born Oct., 1846; died 1847. 

3971. V. Phebe Jane, born Aug. 21, 1848; married William Strong.+ 

3972. VI. Anson Porter, born Nov. 17, 1850 ; married first, Isabella Fritz ; 

married second, Emma J. Taylor.+ 

3973. VII. Almon Lorenzo, born May 30, 1853; married Sarah C. Raish. 

3974. VIII. Albert Alanson, born Sept. 12, 1854; died Oct. 15, 1889 (or 

Oct. 16, 1888). 

3975. IX. Charles Fremont, born July 21, 1856 ; married Mrs. Nellie Ran- 

lit Manden. 

3976. X. Etta Fidelia, born Aug. 29, 1858 ; married James A. Edmister.+ 

3977. XI. Eva Lodema, born Aug. 4, 1860 ; married William Smith. Lives 

at Rochester, N. Y. 

3978. Xn. Ellen Elizabeth, born Aug. 19. 1S62; married Judson French. 

Lives at Rushville, N. Y. 
' XI 11. ( teorge Franklin, born Mar. 9, 1865; died age 14. Nov., 1879. 
XIV Sydney Monroe, horn Apr. 24, 1866 (or Apr. 5, 18671 : married 
Cora Farr.+ 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 581 

WILLIAM SYLVANUS STEBBINS, when nineteen years of age, enlisted 
August 29, 1862, at Danville, Livingston Co., N. Y., as a private in Company 
B, 136th Regiment New York Volunteers. In 1863 he was wounded in the 
leg and was confined to the hospital for two months. He returned to his 
regiment and in 1864 was promoted to Corporal, and was honorably dis- 
charged in June, 1865, after having seen three years of hard service. 

In the spring of 1866 he went west, stopping in Indiana, Illinois and 
Colorado, where he remained for a number of years, engaged in mining. 
He was interested in mining property in several towns, some of which were 
undeveloped. 

In 1894 he went, with two comrades, on a prospecting tour in Central 
America, intending to return and develop his Colorado property later, but 
he was accidentally drowned by the overturning of a row boat. 



RUFUS PORTER STEBBINS s | 



2172. 

1007 447 

Solomon Stebbins 7 Stephen Stebblns 6 

a Stanhope Chloe Hale 
177 41 6 2 

Stephen Stebblns 5 Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns ? 

Sarah Bliss Hannah Hitchcock ana Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah \ 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Zata Stanhope, was born Oct. 17, 1820, at 
Madison, N. Y. ; died Dec. 11, 1855, at Attica, Wyoming Co., N. Y. ; married 
Sept. 3, 1846, at Batavia. Gem Co., X. Y, to HANNAH ANN PALMER, 
born May 18, 1826; died Nov. 29, 1855, at Attica. Wyoming Co., N. Y., who 
was a daughter of Aram Palmer and Catherine Poster. Occupation, builder. 
Pol ties, Republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Batavia. X. Y., and Attica, 
X. V. 

CHILDREN : 

!981. I. Alice Daelle. bora July 21, 1847; married John R. Howell. + 

2185. 

I 1024 473 181 

MILES J. STEBBINS s • Miles Stebblns 7 Moses Stebbins e Moses Stebblns 5 

I Elizabeth Fiske Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 

41 6 2 II 

Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

■ 

son of Miles Stebbins and Elizabeth Fiske, was born April 29. 1813, at Will- 
iamstown, Vt. ; married Sept. 21, 1844, at Williamstown, Vt., to MEHITABLE 
OLDS. 

CHILDREN : 

3982. I. George, born Jan. 29, 1845. 



582 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2186. 

I 1024 473 181 

PAMELA STEBBINS s - Miles Stebbins 7 Moses Stebbins Moses Stebbins 5 

( IJlizaheth Fiske Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 
41 6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Miles Stebbins and Elizabeth Fiske, was born Oct. 24, 1816; 
married Jan. 7. 1837, at Williainstown, Vt., to LYMAN CAPRON, born Oct. 
25, 1807, who was a son of Ephrain Capron and Hannah Sanders. Resided 
.it YVilliainstown, Vt. 

CHILDREN : 

3983. I. Lucy E. Capron, born Dec. 19, 1843. 

3984. II. Dorcas A. Capron, born Sept. 8, 1845. 

3985. III. May L. Capron, born Nov. 29, 1851. 

3986. IV. Martha L. Capron, born Feb. 28, 1854. 

2187. 

I 10^5 473 181 

PERSIS STEBBINS 8 -,' Dnvi.l Stebbins 7 Moses Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 5 

I Mary Cone Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 
41 6 2 11 
Samuel Stebhins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebhins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 
Hannah Hitchcock [oanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of David Stebbins and Mary Cone, was born Nov. 5, 1814 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Mass. ; married after 1851 to AARON KIMBALL as his second 
wife; born June 19. 1796. at Brookfield. Mass.: died May 17. 1866, who was a 
son of Aaron Kimball and Silence Bartlett. Resided at North Brookfield, 

Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

3987. I. John Cone Kimball, born Aug. 16, 1857. 



ALFRED STEBBINS 8 -| i 

I 5 



2192. 



1025 473 181 

David Stebbins 1 Moses Stebbins a Moses Stebbins 5 

Mary Cone Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 



41 6 2 11 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

sod of David Stebbins and Mary Cone, was born Nov. 20, 1822, at Wilbraham, 
married May 27, 1847 (T. R.). at Wilbraham, Mass., to EMELLNE E. 
HENDRICK, born Nov. 22, 1826, at Wilbraham. Mass., who was a daughter 
of Hiram Hendrick and Adeline Patton. Occupation, farmer. Religion, 
Methodist. Resided at Springfield, Mass., and Sumner Hill, Pike Co., 111. 

CHILDREN : 

I. Persis E., born March 10, 1848 (T. R.) ; married Charles B. Dus- 
tin. 
3989. II. Alfred L., born Aug. 19, 1853; died July 18, 1854. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 583 

2197. 

I 1028 473 181 

HORACE STEBBINS 8 ■> Mom's St. ■lihius 7 Muses Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 5 

nwivauu uiuuumu ) Ruth Thwing Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 

41 6 2 1 I 

Samuel Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins i ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Moses Stebbins and Ruth Thwing, was born Aug. 24, 1819 (T. R.), at 
Wilbraham, Mass.; married May 21, 1843, at Connecticut and moved to Ohio 
immediately, to LUCIA ANN JENNETT CORSER, born June 23, 1828, in 
Vermont. 



CHILDREN : 



3990. I. Flavel Ward, born May 12, 1845 ; died Oct. 19, 1865. 

3991. II. Homer Clark, born Oct. 23, 1847. 

3992. III. Ellen Jennett, born March 6, 1852. 

3993. IV. Dwight Horace, born July 8, 1863; died Aug. 25, 1865. 



2198. 

I 1028 473 181 

HANNAH HALE STEBBINS s Moses Stebbins v Moses Stebbins 6 Moses Stebbins 5 

I Ruth Thwing Hannah Hale Dorcas Hale 

41 6 2 1 ) 

Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Ruth Tbwing, was born July 19, 1822 (T. R.), 
at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass.; married Oct. 12. 1842. at Claridon, Geauga 
Co., Ohio, to SAMUEL MARSH, born Jan. 28, 1816, at Shamokin, Northum- 
berland Co., Pa. ; died April 27, 1850, at Claridon. Geauga Co., Ohio, who was 
a son of Samuel Marsh and Elizabeth Runkel. 

CHHjDREN : 

3994. I. Emma Louisa Marsh, born Nov. 1, 1843; married Consider B. 

Carter. She died July 8. 1881. 
Delia Elizabeth Marsh, born July 4. 1846; died March 1, 1854. 
Horace Stebbins Marsh, horn Dec. 9. 1849; died Dec. 9, 1849. 
Samuel Stebbins Marsh, horn Jan'y 13, 1851: married Agnes 

Ozanne. 

2199. 



3995. 


II. 


3996. 


TIT. 


3997. 


IV 



, 1028 473 181 

CEMANTHA STEBBINS s - Moses Stebbins ' Moses Stebbins « Moses Stebbins 5 

| liuth Thwing MaunahHale Dorcas nale 
41 6 2 II 
Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Ruth Thwing, was born April 9, 1826; died 
Sept. i!4, 1850; married Nov. 15. 1*43. to WILLIAM ALEXANDER INGRA- 
II AM. born June 23, 1823. 

CHILDREN : 

3998. I. Moses Howard Ingraham, born Dee. 18, 1844; married Sarah 

Woodward. 

3999. II. Willis Newhall Ingraham, born Jan'y 3, 1849; died Aug. 5, 1851. 



584 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2200. 



SARAH LOUISA STEBBINS 8 J 



1028 
Moses Stebbins ^ 
Ruth Thwing 



41 
Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Joanna Lamb 



473 
Moses Stubbing 6 
Hannah Hale 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



I 



181 
Moses Stebbins o 
Dorcas Hale 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

daughter of Moses Stebbins and Ruth Thwing, was born April 14, 1834; 
married April 8, 1851, to ROBERT TREAT, born Feb. 8, 1831, at Claridon, 
Geauga Co., Ohio, who was a son of Col. Chester Treat and Belinda Pinney. 
Occupation, commercial business, connected with Columbia Refining Co., New 
York City. Residence, Cleveland, Ohio. 

CHILDREN, All born in Claridon, Ohio: 

4000. I. Alice Louisa Treat, born Sept. 27, 1851 (or 1852) ; married June 

14, 1883, Consider B. Carter. 

4001. II. John Heber Treat, born June 27, 1853 (or 1854) ; married March 

16, 1875, Alice Jane Schneider. 

4002. III. Edith Marilla Treat, born Sept. 18, 1854 (or 1855) ; married 

Chauncey Mortimer Latimer. 

4003. IV. Linda Ruth Treat, born March 30, 1857 (or 1858). Schoolteacher 

in Cleveland. 

4004. V. Bertha Cemantha Treat, born Oct. 26, 1859; died Jan 'y 20, 1891. 

4005. VI. Walter Beard Treat, born Oct. 25, 1862; died July 1, 1880. 



2204. 



JANE FRANCES ATCHINSON 8 ] 



41 

Samuel Stebbins 4 
Hannah Hitchcock 



1041 
Mary Stebbins 7 
Benoni Atchison 
6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Joanna Lamb 



479 
David Stebbins 6 
Mary Charter 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



181 
Moses Stebbins o 
Dorcas Hale 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah ( 

daughter of Mary Stebbins and Benoni Atchinson, was born August 20, 1832, 
at Wilbraham, Hampden Co., Mass. ; married April 12, 1851, at Springfield, 
Hampden Co., Mass., to "WILLIAM P. DALE, born Sept. 30, 1823, at Wes- 
ton. Windsor Co., Vt. ; died November 30, 1872, at Pitchburg, Worcester Co., 
Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

4006. I. Ida Louise Dale, born Aug. 18, 1852 ; died July 20, 1861. 

4007. H. George H. Dale, born Aug. 31, 1855; died June 28, 1890. 

4008. III. Carrie Lillian Dale, born Sept. 25, 1857; died June 28, 1861. 



EKJHTn GENERATION. 



585 



479 
David Stebblns 6 
Mary Charter 

•> 
Thomas Stebblns - 
Hannah Wright 



2206. 
ANN ELIZABETH STEBBLNS v n.-r'stebbins . 

' Annis tirif^^s 
1-1 41 6 

Moses Stebblns o Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

ROWLAND STBBBINS 1 V 

Sarah * 

daughter of John Charter Stebbins and Annis Griggs, was born April 24, 1821, 
at Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; married July 14, 1859, at Springfield, 
Hampden Co., Mass., to NORMAN TIBBALS LEONARD, born Sept. 22, 1800, 
at Sheffield, Berkshire Co.. Mass.; died July 14, 1883, at Westfield, Hampden 
Co., Mass.. who was a son of Nathaniel Leonard and Olive Tibbals. Profes- 
lawyer. Politics. Democrat. Religion, Congregationalism Residence, 
Westfield, Mass. \'.. ehildre] 



479 
David Stebbins 6 
Mary Charter 

o 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



2207. 

JANE CAROLINE STEBBINS 8 \ John Char'te'/stebblns 1 

I Annis Griggs 
181 41 6 

Moses Stebblns Samuel Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 

Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock I'anna Lamb 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 { 
Sarah 1 

daughter of John Charter Stebbins and Annis Griggs, was born Nov. 24. 1823, 
at Springfield, nampden Co.. Mass.; married Sept. 24, 1845, to JOHN T. 
ROCKWOOD, born Oct. 2, 1817, at Monson, Hampden Co., Mass.; died June 
3, lsitli. who was a son of John Rockwood and Hannah [*pham. Occupation, 
dry goods merchant. 

CHILDREN: 



4009. I. Mary Elizabeth Rockw 1. born Apr. 25, 1847; married William 

S Macy; divorc 
1010. 11. Martha Granger Rockwood, born Oct. 25, 1849; married George 

A minis. 

4011. III. John Franklin Rockwood, born May 5, 1851. 

4012. IV. Edward Stebbins Rockwood, born Sept. 16, 1855. 

4013. V. Caroline Amelia Rockwood. born .May 10, 1857; married Charles 

W. Rannenberg. 

4014. VI. William Harvey Rockwood, born Feb. 9, 1859. 

4015. VII. George Arthur Rockwood, horn Nov. 6, 1*63. 

4016. Vlll. Gertrude Leonard Rockwood, horn August 1!'. 1869; married 

Arthur B. Wassung. 

2208. 



1(143 



EDWARD CLINTON STEBBLNS s ' John Charter Stebbins- 

' Annis Griggs 
181 41 6 

Moses Stebblns 6 Samuel Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 i 
Sarah S 

son of John Charter Stebbins and Annis Griggs, was born Nov. 9, 1826, at 



479 
David Stebbins o 
Mary Charter 

2 
Thomas Stebblns = 
Hannah Wright 



586 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass.; married June 13, 1867, at Barre, "Worcester 
Co., Mass., to ELLEN MARIA KELLEY, born Feb. 2, 1844, at Barre, Worces- 
ter Co., Mass., who was a daughter of Joel B. Kelley and Adaline Billings. 
Residence, No. 49 Kenwood Park Street, Springfield, Mass. 

CHILDREN : 

4017. I. Edward Austin, born March 15, 1868; married Lucinda Jane 

McLean. 

4018. II. Charles Griggs, born Oct. 27, 1870 ; died unmarried, March 4, 1888. 



2217. 

I Anna Williams 



_ I 1052 481 

SEYMOUR LEWIS STEBBINS 8 { Gaius S. Stebbins t Gaius Stebbins 6 



4020. 


II. 


4021. 


III. 


4022. 


IV. 



181 41 6 2 

Moses Stebbins 6 Samuel Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Dorcas Hale Hannah Hitchcock Joanna Lamb Hannah Wright 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 
Sarah I 

son of Gaius Seymour Stebbins and Anna Williams, was born Sept. 26, 1825, 
at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York ; died Feb. 17, 1894, at Rondout, Ulster 
Co., N. Y. ; married Nov. 26, 1846, at Albany, New York, to ELIZABETH 
ALMEDA McGALPIN, born Jan. 10, 1823, at Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 
who was a daughter of Walter McGalpin and Ruby Cooke. Profession, law- 
yer. Polities, Republican. Resided at Hudson and Rondout, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

4019. I. Mary Frances, born March 10, 1848; married John Cantine 
Romeyn. 

Alice Elizabeth, born Sept. 14, 1852: died Jan. 18, 1872. 

Walter Lyndhurst, born Oct. 20, 1858 ; died Sept.. 1860. 

Lucy Amanda, born Nov. 3. I860; unmarried. 
4023. V. Grace Elinor, born Aug. 23, 1864; unmarried. 

"In the death of SEYMOUR L. STEBBINS the Ulster bar has lost one 
of its most eminent and honored members. To great natural talent and in- 
stinctively scholarly tastes, he added a profound knowledge of the law, of 
literature and the arts. The study of our profession was to him that of the 
science of jurisprudence and not the cultivation of a money-making trade. 
He was a man of broad sympathies, and cherished a lofty ideal of personal 
and professional honor. His manners were ever gentle, his speech was always 
kind, his wit although caustic, was never perverted to the base purpose of 
ungenerous ridicule. His bearing was that of a chivalrous gentleman and 
his dealings with his fellow men and his professional brethren were irre- 
proachable. A great lawyer has died, a distinguished citizen has gone from 
among us." 

"A number of excellent addresses were made by lawyers. These ad- 
dresses were invariably eulogistic of the deceased, who, indeed, as a man and a 
lawyer might be said to have no enemies. MR. STEBBINS was one of the 





MRS. ELIZABETH A. McOALl'IX STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 2217. 



No. ^217. 
SEYMOUR LEWIS STEBBINS, 




UKS. MAUTIIA HAYNES STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 2237. 

587 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 587 

most industrious members of the legal profession in the County, and when 
in the full strength of his mental and physical power, was considered a law- 
yer of the highest ability. His almost invariable good humor was commented 
upon. His presence always enlivened the dullest legal proceedings. He was 
extremely witty, hut there was no malice in his wit. In fact he rarely said 
a word to wound another person, even in the heat of legal conflict where no 
mercy had been shown > his opponent. His kindness of heart was pro- 
verbial. His giving was not measured by the contents of his purse. When 
a poor man came to him for aid, if the ready money was not at hand, he 
would if pos orrow it of some client more rich in this world's goods 

than he in order to aid the suffering. He was a man of the strictest honor 
and integrity. A committee on resolutions reported at length, which will be 
published hereafter." 

Report before the Ulster Co. X. V. Bar Association. February 24. 1S94.) 

2219. 

MARY ELLEN MATTOON v ' I :>lwln Maitn'm i Thankful Stebbins « Moses Stebblns s 

' Xancj Langdon John Mattoon Dorcas Hale 
41 G -■ 1 I 

Samuel Stebblns 4 Snnmol StehMns : mas Stebblns 2 nowi.AND STEBBINS 1 V 
Rannah Hitchcock Lamb Hannah Wright Sarah t 

daughter of Edwin Mattoon and Nancy B. Langdon, was born Feb. 3, 1836, 
at Blendon Township. Franklin Co., Ohio; married Oct. '23. 1855, at Colum- 
bus. Franklin Co., Ohio, to MATTHEW GOODING, horn May 30, 1830. at 
Orange Township. Delaware Co., Ohio. Religion, Methodist. 

CHILDREN : 

Edwin M. Gooding, married Anna De Grief. 
Ella M. Gooding. 
Jessie Gooding. 

Lilian Gooding, married \V. ('. Buck. 
Anna Gooding. 

Cora Gooding, married I.. W. Innis. 
4030. VIT. Grace Gooding. 



2231. 

■ -.T-.r . „ I 1087 186 

ANNA B. STEBBINS s - .lust. is st, ■!. l.lns r Zerah Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 6 

I Abigail Morgan Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks 

42 G -1 1 I 

John StehMns 4 s.-imuel Stebblns s Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Justus Stebbins and Abigail Morgan, was born Oct., 1806, at 
Massachusetts; died June 6, 1891, near Tipton. Iowa: married, 1832, near 
Monson. Mass.. to ELIJAH GOODALE. bom May 9. 1806. at Vermont, who 
was a son of Thomas Goodale and Anna . 

CHILDREN : 

4031. I. Tacy Goodale. born 1835; married William Hall. 



1024 


I 


4025. 


II. 


1026. 


Ill 


4027. 


IV. 


1028 


V 


1029. 


VI 



588 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

4032. II. Parker J. Goodale, bom Sept. 21, 1837; married Mary E. 

M'racken.+ 

4033. III. Marvin Goodale, born 1842; married Elizabeth McLaughlin. 



2235. 
JUSTUS STEBBINS * \ 



1087 500 186 
Justus Stebbins ^ Zerah Stebbins 6 John Stebbins B 
Abigail Morgan Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks 
6 2 1 1 

John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Ilanuah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Justus Stebbins and Abigail Morgan, was born Sept. 19, 1817, at Mon- 
son, Hampden County. Massachusetts; died April 6, 1861, at Monson, Massa- 
chusetts; married Nov. 30, 1837, at Barre, "Worcester County, Massachusetts, 
to AD ALINE HILDRETH, born August 4, 1819 (or 1817), at Barre, Worces- 
ter County, Massachusetts; died Jan'y 16, 1890, at Stafford, Tolland County, 
Connecticut, who was a daughter of Samuel Hildreth and Mary Mullet. 
Occupation, mechanic. Politics, Republican. Religion, Protestant. 

CHILDREN : 

4034. I. Levi Samuel, born Sept. 30, 1839 (or 1838) ; married Lizzie 

Buckley. 

4035. II. Mary Anna, born Sept. 28, 1841; married May 7, 1867, Calvin 

Dunn. 

4036. HI. Justus, born June 30, 1843 ; married Emma Johnson. 

4037. TV. Eliza Francena, born March 12, 1844; married James A. John- 

son. 

4038. V. Sarah Louise, born August 20, 1845 ; married James A. Johnson. 

4039. VI. Henrietta Augusta, born Dec. 7, 1846 ; married Lucius H. Chill- 

son.+ 

4040. VII. Nathan Metcalf, born October 4, 1853 ; married Maria D.Coley.+ 

2237. 

t ~t„. n .___« n ... 1 1089 500 186 

LOEL STEBBINS 8 - Ruel Stebbins 7 Zerab Stebbins 6 John Stebbins 6 

( Miriam Sherman Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks 

42 6 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 

ratience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah . ) 

son of Ruel Stebbins and Miriam Sherman, was born August 22, 1808, at 
Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died April 19, 1884, at Monson, 
Massachusetts; married April 1, 1832, at Monson, Hampden County, Massa- 
chusetts, to MARTHA HAYNES, born March 28, 1809, at Monson, Massa- 
chusetts; died June 12, 1878, at Monson, Massachusetts, who was a daughter 
of Benjamin Haynes and Polly Deering. Occupation, mill operator. Politics, 
Old Whig. Religion, Protestant. Resided at Monson, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4041. I. Merrick L., born April 21, 1833; married Mary E. Palmer.+ 
Only child. 







No. 2242. 
CARLTON LUKE STEBBINS. 




MRS. MARTHA I.. BAKER STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 22 12. 




HOMESTEAD "F No. 2242, CARLTON I.I KE STEBBINS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 589 

LOEL STEBBINS left home when quite young and went to Monson to 
work in a woolen mill, which business he followed up to within a few years 
of his death. 

He was fond of fine cattle and always took pride in having the best cow 
in the village. He was an honest and industrious man. 



2238. 
RANSOM STEBBINS » j j 



1089 501) 186 

Rael Stebbtns 7 Zerah Stebblns 6 John Stebblns s 

Mlrlnm Sherman Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks 

42 6 2 1 ) 

John Stebblna 4 Samnel Stebblns « Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l I- 

PaUence Wright Abigail Brooke Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Ruel Stebbins and Miriam Sherman, was born 1812, at "Wales, Hamp- 
den County, Massachusetts; died September 22, 1871; married March 3, 1839, 
to MARY DEARIXG CLARK, born September 18, 1820; died April 19, 
1878, who was a daughter of Moses II. Clark and Almira Haynes. Resided 
at Monson. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN' : 

4042. I. Infant, born 1841; died October 5. 1841. 

4043. n. Albert Clark, born September 19, 1844; married Elizabeth Den- 

ton Savery.-f- 

2242. 

i 1089 500 186 

CARLTON LUKE STEBBINS s Ruel Stebblns t /-rah Stebbins 6 John Stebblns 6 

| Miriam Sherman Eunice Duubam Margaret Brooks 

42 6 2 1 I 

John Stebblns 4 Samnel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbii: ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Patience Wright Aiiigall Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Ruel Stebbins and Miriam Sherman, was born May 29, 1819, at Wales. 
Eampden County, Massachusetts; died December 3, 1891, at Monson. Massa- 
chusetts; married May 29, 1852, at Wales. Hampden County, Massachusetts, 
to MARTHA LOGEE BAKER, born September 17, 1828, at Burrillville, R. L. 
who was a daughter of Anson Baker and Sarah Logee. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, Republican. Religion. .Methodist. Residence at Colton Hollow, Mon- 
son, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4044. I. Merrill Albert, born August 25, 1853; married Emma I. Powers. + 

4045. IT. Sherman Moses, born May 16, 1855; married Alfaretta Jane 

Fisk.+ 

4046. III. Lester Carlton, born February 8, 1857; married Sarah A. Lainp- 

hear.+ 

CARLTON L. STEBBINS was a prosperous farmer. He passed about 
fifty years of his life in his native town and with the exception of about a 
year in Brimfield, spent the remainder of bis life in Monson, having lived 
for about twenty years on t lie farm where he died. 



590 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

He was energetic, prompt and active in business, honest in his dealings 
and desired honesty in others. He dealt largely in cattle. 

His widow remained on the farm until 1895, then moved to Palmer, Mas- 
sachusetts, leaving one son on the homestead, the others living on adjoining 
farms. 

2243. 

I 1089 500 186 

MATILDA STEBBINS 8 - Ruel Stebbins - Zerah Ktebbins 8 John Stebbins 6 

I Miriam Sherman Eunice Dunham Margaret Brooks 

42 6 2 11 

John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [■ 
Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Ruel Stebbins and Miriam Sherman, was born January 1, 1822, 
at Wales, Massachusetts; died September 26, 1899, at Brookfield, Massachu- 
setts ; married July 25, 1850, to THOMAS VIZARD. 



CHILDREN : 



4047. I. Thomas Vizard. 

4048. II. Charles Vizard. 

4049. III. Etta Vizard. 



2244. 



( 1003 509 188 

WILLIAM STEBBINS s ) William Stebbins 7 Judah Stebbins Levi Stebbins 5 

( Lydia Branch Ruth Dady Mary Post 
42 6 2 II 
John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i > 
Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of William Stebbins and Lydia Branch, was born January 2, 1792, at 
Clinton (or Pompey Hill), New York; died August 3, 1861, at Clinton, Oneida 
County, New York; married June 6, 1819, at Southbury, Connecticut, to 
PHEBE CURTISS, born December 27, 1792 (or 1791), at Southbury, Con- 
necticut; died November 5, 1869, who was a daughter of Wait Curtiss and 
Olive Strong. Occupation, a tanner and shoemaker. 

CHILDREN : 

4050. I. Jeanette, born March 23, 1820; died August 4, 1827. 

4051. II. Caroline May, born March 15, 1823; unmarried. 

4052. III. Wayne, born March 6, 1826 ; died August 5, 1827. 

4053. IV. Susan Elizabeth, born November 9, 1828; married Rufus Put- 

nam King.+ 

2246. 

» i.,r « r, T . ,, « m ^.^^»„~ \ 1093 509 188 

AMAZIAH STEBBINS 8 • William Stebbinp 7 Judah Stebbins « Levi Stebbins 5 

! Lydia Bi Ruth Dady Mary Post 
42 6 2 1 / 

Stcbhins4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Patience Wrighi Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of William Stebbins and Lydia Branch, was born June 26, 1796, at Pom- 
pey, Onondaga County, New York; died September 3. 1874, at Ahnapee (now 



4054. 


I. 


4055. 


II. 


4056. 


III. 


4057. 


IV. 


4058. 


V. 


4059. 


VI. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 591 

Algoma), Kewaunee County, Wisconsin; married May 4, 1817, to AMANDA 
ANDERSON, born June, 1799, at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died September 
4, 1874, at Ahnapee (now Algoma), Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Politics, 
Republican. 

CHILDREN : 

Wealthy A., horn January .",. ISIS; died June, 1889. 

Jane M.. horn August 22, 1819; married, first, Consider Heath; 
married, second, Bunner; married, third, Smith. -f- 

John A., born June 6, 1821. 

Albert II., born -Inly 28, 1823; married Mehitable Raymond. 

Emory F... born July 2, 1825; died August 16, 1827. 

Alexander Collins, born April 28. 1828; married Melissa Ray- 
mond. + 

4060. VII. William, born Aug. 25, 1830: married Margaret : lives at 

San Jose, California. 

4061. VIII. Elizabeth E„ born December 16. 1832; died April 29, 1849. 

4062. IX. De Wayne. born April ■">. 1835; married Frances Elliott New- 

ell. -f 

AM A/I AH STEBBINS removed in 1835 to Wisconsin, then the territory 
of Michigan, and settled at Root River, now the City of Racine. He went 
into the hotel business, opening the first hotel in Racine. 

2248. 

( 1093 509 18fi 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS 8 \ WHIInm Stebl .ins I Judah Stebbins e Levi Stebbins 6 

' Polly R Ruth I>ady Marj Po 
42 6 -' 1 i 

John Stebbins < Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 Ki iWLAXD STEBBINS l V 
Patience Wright <ilI!rooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of William Stebbins and Polly Russell, was born March 21, 1808, 
probably at Clinton. New York; married January 11, 1831, to JOHN H. 
TOWER, born February 22, 1807; died .January 2, 1884, who was a son of 
John Tower and Catherine Haynes. 

2250. 

( 1 1 193 ■"•' ,f * 188 

GEORGE W. STEBBINS'" H Jndah Stebbins s Levi Stebbins 5 

I Polly Ru Ruth Dady Mary Post 

42 6 'J 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Sam Stebbins 2 ' INDSTEBBINSi - 
Patience Wright Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of William Stebbins and Polly Russell, was born March 7. 1814, at Clin- 
ton. New York; died December 4, 1840, at Clinton. New York; married 1835 
to SARAH DANIELS. 

CHILDREN: 

T. Charles Carroll, born February 3, 1836; married Louise Hoyt.+ 



592 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2251. 
EDWARD R. STEBBINS 8 \ w« 

I Pol 



4064. 


I. 


4065. 


II. 


4066. 


III. 


4067. 


IV. 


4068. 


V. 



1093 50!' 18S 
."imam Stebbins 7 Judah Stebblns <s Levi Stebbins 5 
Polly Russell Ruth Dady Mary I'ost 
42 6 2 1 I 

John Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i V 
Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of William Stebbins and Polly Russell, was born August 9, 1818, at Clin- 
ton, New York; died July 15, 1889, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin; married Sep- 
tember 24, 1845, at Clinton, New York, to LYDIA SUSANA SANDFORD, 
born June 9, 1821, at Folkstone, Kent, England; died November 14, 1886, 
at Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, who was a daughter of Robert Sand- 
ford and Rachel Marsh. Occupation, mechanic. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Spiritualist. Resided at Clinton, New York; Racine and Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin. 

CHILDREN : 

Alice Virginia, born June 7, 1850; died October 4, 1850. 
Herbert Edward, born March 9, 1853 ; died January 17, 1854. 
Evalyn Marsh, born July 24, 1854; married William Morton.-)- 
Caroline Bertha, born October 8, 1859. 
William Robert, born September 6, 1869 ; died July 30, 1870. 

2252. 

FRANCES C. STEBBINS 8 \ William Stebblns 7 Judah Stebblns 8 Levi Stebbins o 

/ Polly Russell Ruth Dady Mary Post 
42 6 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of William Stebbins and Polly Russell, was born December 28, 1822, 
at Clinton, Oneida County, New York ; married June 18, 1856, at Racine, Wis- 
consin, to JAMES MOTT TITUS, born June 20, 1820, at Schenectady, New 
York ; died January 4, 1891, at Denver, Colorado, who was a son of John Titus 
and Phebe Sweet. Occupation, miller and farmer. Polities, Democrat. Res- 
idence, Wichita, Kansas. 

CHILDREN: 

4069. I. Louisa L. Titus, born April 14, 1S57; married R. H. McKelvey. 

4070. II. William S. Titus, born March 3, 1859; married Annie L. Oben- 

haus. 

4071. III. Douglas M. Titus, born December 17, I860; married Angeline 

Shattuck. 

4072. IV. Virginia P. Titus, born April 18, 1865; married Edward T. 

Carwell. 

2255. 



1004 r.oo iss 

Joseph Stebbins 7 Judah Stebbins 8 Levi Stebbins r. 

icy Patterson Ruth Dady Mary Post 

6 2 li 

John Stehbii Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Patience Wright Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright S'arab \ 



EDWIN JOSEPH STEBBINS s -j t„ s 

/ Luc 
42 6 

John Stebblns i Samnol Stebbins 3 

Patience Wright am jail Brooks 

son of Joseph Stebbins and Lucy Patterson, was born November 24, 1811, at 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 



593 



Clinton, Oneida County, New York ; died September 9, 1885, at Clinton, New 
York; married August 22, 1838, at Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, 
to JULIA A. CORY, born May 26, 1819, at Cooperstown, Otsego County, New 
York, who was a daughter of Ellery Cory and Phebe Coffin. Occupation, 
merchant. Politics, Democrat. Religion, Universalist. Resided at Clinton, 
Oneida County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4073. I. Maria T., born June 9, 1839; married George W. Kassler.-f- 

4074. II. Ellery, born May 15, 1844; married Alice P. Allerton.+ 

2258. 



1096 



CHARLOTTE MERCY STEBBINS s \ James 

( Mary Tracy 



John Stebblns 4 
Patience Wright 



Samuel Stebbins J 
Abigail Brooks 



509 
Judah Stebblns 6 
Ruth Dady 

o 
Thomas Stebblns z 
Hannah Wright 



lss 
Levi Stebblns 6 
Mary Post 

ROWLAND 8TEBBINS 1 5- 

Sarah I 

daughter of James D. Stebbins and Mary Tracy, died at Marshall, New York; 
married to OSCAR BARTON GRIDLEY. Resided at Marshall, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

407."). I. Ellen Maria Gridley, horn August 9, 1839, at Marshall, New York; 
married Edward Dwight Young. 

There was a large family of children, but we have no information re- 
garding the others. 



22(32. 



SOPHIA EUNECIA STEBBINS 8 - 1 wiuiam stebbins 7 



I Lucretia Reynolds 
45 6 

William Stebblns t Samuel Stebblns i 

Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks 



513 
Stephen William Stebblns 6 
Eunecla Street 

2 
Thomas Stebbins : 
Hannah Wright 



192 
William Stebbins 5 
Eunice Williams 

1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 

daughter of William Stebbins and Lucretia Reynolds, was born August 10, 
1821; married September 8, 1841. to ELIJAH RANSOM, of Colchester, Con- 
necticut, born December 10. 1816, who was a son of John S. Ransom and 
Lydia Newton. 

CHILDREN : 



4076. I. Edward Stebbins Ransom, born May 14, 1843. 

4077. II. Annie Sophia Ransom, born April 21, 1845; died January 19, 

1892. 

4078. III. John Schauffler Ransom, born March 30, 1848; married Emma 

Ransom. 

4079. IV. Caroline White Ransom, born Oct. 16, 1852. 

38 



594 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



4080. V. Charles Newton Ransom, born Nov. 13, 1857; married Susan 

Calhoun. 

He graduated from Yale College in 1880 ; was teacher two years ; spent one 
year at Lripsic (Germany) University; Theological Seminary at Chicago; 
married August 21, 1890, Susan Calhoun, daughter of Rev. Simeon H. Cal- 
houn, missionary many years in Syria; sailed for Natal, Africa, September 
6, 1890, as missionaries of the A. B. C. P. M. 

4081. VI. William Stebbins Ransom, born October 20, 1859. 

4082. VII. Elijah Ransom, born Oct. 31, 1861. 



2264. 



STEPHEN ALFRED.STEBBINS 8 ] 



45 

William Stebbins t 
Mercy Knowlton 



1 



1098 
William Stebbins 7 
Lucretia Reynolds 
6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



513 
Stephen William Stebbins 
Eunecla Street 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
llannah Wright 



192 
William Stebbins 6 
Eunice Williams 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 

son of William Stebbins and Lucretia P. Reynolds, was born December 13, 
1829; died February 17, 1877; married to EMMA MORRISON. 

CHILDREN : 

4083. I. Louisia. died in infancy. 

4084. II. Stephen Stuart. 

2283. 



MARY ANN BLACK STEBBINS 



45 

William Stebbins t 
Mercy Knowlton 



I 1115 

; - John Stebbins 7 
{ Mary Ann Whitman 
6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



51G 
Ezra Stebbins e 
Margaret Bliss 

o 

Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



195 
Ezra Stebbins 6 
Margaret Chapin 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ]■ 
Sarah ( 

daughter of John B. Stebbins and Mary Ann Whitman, was born December 
28, 1838: married January 5, 1859, to HOLLIS RANDAL GRAY, born De- 
cember 6, 1836, who was a son of Samuel Gray and Sarah King Richards. 
Occupation, merchant in Boston, Massachusetts. Residence, Maiden, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN : 



4085. 


1. 


4086. 


II. 


4087. 


HI. 


-1(»SS. 


IV. 



Child, died February 29, 1860. 

Effie Stebbins Gray, born April 3. 1861 ; married October 25, 

1886, George B. Lawrence, of Portland, Me. 
Mary Alice Gray, born March 27, 1866. 
Lillie Richards Gray, born March 9, 1870. 



^ 





II I, IIS HENRY POWERS. 
Husband of No 2284. 



ISABEL EUGENIA POWERS. 





No [«>:>:; 

IS 5 I'OWICKS IK 



No. 22S4. 
i i i. i:\ia fla VI A STi:i:r.L\s I'OWERS, 



KIiiHTH GENERATION. 



595 



2284. 



EUGENIA FLA VIA STEBBINS » 



i 111c 

< Aaron C. Stebbins 7 

/ Emily Calkins 
6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



516 
Ezra Stebbins 6 
Margaret Bliss 

o 
Thomas Stebbins = 
Hannah Wright 



105 45 

Ezra Stebbins 6 William Stebbins 4 

Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 1 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Aaron Chapin Stebbins and Emily Calkins, was born January 
12, 1838, at Longmeadow, Hampden County, [Massachusetts; married Aug- 
ust 31, 1859, at Garnaville, Clayton County, Iowa, to JULIUS HENRY POW- 
ERS, born May 22, 1830, at Rochester, Vermont, who was a son of Alanson 
Powers and Sarepta Martin. Occupation, brick layer and lawyer. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Congregationalist. Residence, New Hampton, Iowa. 

CHILDREN: 



4089. I. Clarence Eugene Powers, born August 2, 1860; died February 

10, 1862. 

4090. II. Isabella Eugenia Powers, born April 6, ; graduated from 

Iowa College, Grinnell, Iowa, in Class of 1891. 

4091. III. Edwin Hosmer Powers, born April 20, 1868; married Minnie 

Adams Maynard.+ 

4092. rv. Alanson Aaron Powers, born June 3, 1873 ; died April 18, 1878. 

4093. V. Julius Henry Powers, born April 22, 1880; now a student in 

Iowa College. 

2309. 



ALBERT WILLIAM STEBBINS ■ 



45 
William Stebbins 4 
Mercy Knowlton 



I 1136 

• Albert St.bhlns 7 
t Laura Charter 
6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



I 



518a 
William Stebbins >; 
Margaret Newel 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
FTannah Wright 



195 
Ezra Stebbins 6 
Margaret Chapin 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah t 

son of Albert Stebbins and Laura Charter, was born July 29. 1831, at Spring- 
field, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died October 23, 1886, at Chicopee, 
Hampden County, Massachusetts; married August 29, 1855, at Chicopee, 
Massachusetts, to MARTHA A. BULLENS, born November 27, 1836, at New- 
ton, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Ira Mills Bullens and Lavina 
Robinson. Profession, druggist. Politics. Republican. Religion, Congrega- 
tionalist. Resided at Chicopee, Massachusetts. 



CHILDREN : 

4094. I. Adella Bullens, born July 15, 1856; married Edward G. Drake. 

4095. II. Carrie Merrick, born July 1, 1866. 



596 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2310. 



GEORGE SHERWOOD STEBBINS 8 J Ebenezer Stebbins 

I Emeline Beebe 



William Stebbins 4 
Mercy Knowltoa 



! 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



520 
Ebenezer Stebbins o 
Elizabeth Bliss 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



195 
Ezra Stebbins 5 
Margaret Chapin 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

son of Eber Stebbins and Emeline Beebe, was born January 9, 1828, at Wil- 
braham, Massachusetts; died November 29, 1867, at Ottawa, Illinois; married 
January 16, 1862, at Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, to ANNIE C. WES- 
TON, born October 17, 1838, at Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, who was 
a daughter of Eben Weston and Delia Bliss. Politics, Republican. Religion, 
Unitarian. 



CHILDREN: 

4096. I. Theodore Winthrop, born November 25, 1862; died January 22, 

1882. 

4097. II. Georgiana, born July 20, 1864. 

4098. III. Philip Sherwood, born April 4, 1866. 

4099. IV. Marah Gray, born March 26, 1868. 

2311. 



SOLOMON BLISS STEBBINS 8 \ Ebenezer 

/ Emeline] 



William Stebbins 4 
Mercy Knowlton 



1138 

Stebbins 7 

['....■lir 

6 

Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



520 

Ebenezer Stebbins 6 
Elizabeth Bliss 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



195 
Ezra Stebbins o 
Margaret Chapin 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 

son of Eber Stebbins and Emeline Beebe, was born January 18. 1830, at War- 
ren, Massachusetts ; married October 12, 1881, to ELLEN BRADFORD, born 
May '24, 1851, who was a daughter of John Bradford, of Winchester, Massa- 
chusetts, and Jane West McLanthlin. 

CHILDREN : 

4100. I. George Bradford, born December IS, 1882. 

4101. II. Roger Pierce, born September 20. 1884. 

4102. III. Lucy Sherwood, born December 7, 1886. 

4103. IV. Margaret Bliss, born November 20, 1889. 



SOLOMON BLISS STEBBINS was an Alderman of Boston in 1875. In 
1**6 he compiled a sixteen page pamphlet entitled "Genealogical notes of 
the descendants of Eber Stebbins, of Wilbraham," etc. He was also the com- 
piler of "An Account of the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the 
Town of Warm,. Massachusetts, 1891, 72 pp." 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 597 

2312. 

LUCY MARIA STEBBINS 8 \ Ebenezer Stebbins 7 Ebenezer Stebbins e Ezra Stebbins 6 

I Emeline Beebe Elizabeth Bliss Margaret Chapin 
45 6 2 1 l 

William Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Eber Stebbins and Emeline Beebe, was born May 10, 1832, at 
Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died January 13, 1862, at Boston, Massachusetts; 
married July 20, 1855, at Boston, Massachusetts, to GEORGE M. ROGERS, 
born November 23, 1819, at Newburyport, Massachusetts; died June 9, 1889, 
at Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

4104. I. George Bliss Rogers, born May 3, 1857 ; graduate of Phillips 

Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and Yale College. 

4105. n. Frederick William Rogers, born March 15, 1859; graduate of 

Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and Yale College. 

4106. III. Emma Rogers, born December 23, 1861 ; died January 4, 1862. 

2314. 

EMELINE NARCISSA STEBBINS 8 - Edwin Stebbins 7 Ebenezer Stebbins 6 

t Angeline Holeomb Elizabeth Bliss 
195 45 6 2 

Ezra Stebbins s William Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Margaret Chapin Mercy Knowlton Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 i 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l [■ 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Edwin Cooley Stebbins and Angeline Hannah Holeomb. was born 
September 23, 1836; married October 29, 1857. to FRANK COWLES, born 
April 27, 1835. 

CHILDREN : 

4107. I. Hattie Elizabeth Cowles, born February 21, 1859. 

4108. II. Edwin Stephen Cowles, born November 5. 1865. 

4109. in. Bliss Stebbins Cowles, born March 28, 1872. 

2324. 

MARCUS NELSON STEBBINS 8 \ Hesadiah Stebbins 7 Hesadiah s'tebblns e 

( Asenath Green Betsy Sessions Babcock 
216 48 6 2 

Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 t 

Sarah — \ 

son of Hesadiah Stebbins and Asenath Green, was born October 24, 1819, at 
Sheridan, Chautauqua County. New York ; died September 25, 1886, at Sheri- 
dan, New York; married February 20, 1840, at Silver Creek. New York, to 
EMELINE E. MOORE, born October 22. 182] (or October 6. 1822). at Ticon- 
deroga, Essex County (or Schroon), New York, who was a daughter of Hub- 



•4110. 


I. 


4111. 


II. 


4112. 


III. 


4113. 


IV. 


4114. 


V. 


4115. 


VI. 



598 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

bard Moore and Truelove (or Lovejoy) Clark. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Sheridan, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

Louisa M., born January 20, 1841; married January 10, 1858. 
Albert Hesadiah, born May 15, 1842: married Clara E. Smith. 
Asenath, born June 11, 1850. 
Alice, born May 11, 1852. 
Marcus N., born February 21, 1860. 
Kittie (or Clara E.), born June 28, 1862. 

MARCUS NELSON STEBBINS spent his entire life on the farm on which 
he was born. 

2326. 

( llu*^ 524 ''IS 

STEBBINS WEBBER 8 ] Roxey Stebbins T Hesadiah S*tebblns « Abner Stebbins 5 

( Jonathan Webber Betsy Sessions Babcoek Martha Smith 
48 6 2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Roxey Stebbins and Jonathan Webber; married to EMELLNE POPE. 

CHILDREN : 

4116. I. Stebbins Webber; unmarried; lives at La Porte, Ind. 

4117. II. Le Roy Webber; died; widow and daughters lived at La Porte, 

Ind. 

Le Roy Webber was for many years Mayor of La Porte, Indiana. 

2327. 

EBENEZER SCOTT WEBBER 8 | Roxey Stebbins T Hesadiah Stebbina « 

t Jonathan Webber Betsy Sessions Babcoek 
•215 48 6 2 

Aimer Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Sarah \ 

son of Roxey Stebbins and Jonathan Webber; buried at Morris, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4118. I. George Webber, lives at Ottawa, Illinois. 

4119. II. Charles Webber, lives at Ottawa, Illinois. 

As a boy EBENEZER SCOTT WEBBER was very indolent and would 
not work, but the barn and walls bore evidence of his natural love of art. 
In the evening, with a piece of charred coal, he would decorate the bricks 
of the fireplace. A wealthy man, observing his marked talent, offered to 
pay the expenses of study abroad, but for some reason the opportunity was 
not improved. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 599 

However, he became proficient in his chosen work, and was well known 
in northern Illinois as a portrait painter, having painted, among others, por- 
traits of the daughter of General Hurlburt and Mrs. George M. Pullman. 
Perhaps the best known of his works is a full length portrait of Chief Shab- 
bona. whose friendship MR. WEBBER enjoyed. It was with difficulty and 
only after repeated endeavors that he was able to persuade Shabbona to 
allow him to make a sketch. This likeness of the celebrated Indian chief is 
the only one extant, and it was sketched only three days before his death. 
MR. WEBBER was very much attached to this picture and could not be in- 
duced to part with it, although he received an offer of one thousand dollars 
from the Chicago Board of Trade, and the State of Illinois also desired to 
purchase it for the state house. After his death his sons disposed of it and 
it is now owned in Peoria. 

MR. WEBBER was a most interesting character. He was a very early 
riser and would walk miles before breakfast. He always carried a pruning 
knife and would pause in his walks to clip dead branches from the trees. 
Being possessed of a very social nature he was greatly beloved by old and 
young in all classes, and he was a welcome guest in many of the leading homes 
in the State of Illinois. 

2329. 






1152 524 



MAJOR JONATHAN R. WEBBER N Roxey Stebbins : Hesadiau s'tebbins 6 

' Jonathan Webber Betsy Sessions Babcock 
215 4s 6 2 

Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 

Sarah ' 

son of Roxey Stebbins and Jonathan Webber, died January 1, 1882, at Se- 
dalia, Missouri; married to ELIZA ANN HEALS. Resided at Morris, Illinois. 

CHILDREN: 

4120. I. Julius Caesar Webber: married Louisa Stebbins. [No. 4132.] + 

4121. II. William Webber; married, no children. He was a commissioned 

officer in the Civil War. 

4122. TIT. Alida Webber; married James Parmalee. Lived at Sedalia, Mis- 

souri. 

JONATHAN R WEBBER served as sheriff of Grundy County, Illinois. 
ITe was a Colonel in the Civil War. 

JULIUS CAESAR WEBBER also held the rank of Colonel hi the Civil 
War. After the war he located at Vicksburg, Mississippi, of which city he 
was Mayor at the time of his death. His widow and two daughters resided 
at Old Point Comfort, Virginia. 



600 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2336. 

1153 5°4 215 
ALVIN STEBBINS 8 - Thomas Stebbins ^ Hesadlah Stebbins 6 Abner Stebbins 6 
/ Marilla Griswold Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 
48 6 2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Thomas Stebbins and Marilla Griswold, born April 15, 1824 ; died June 
12, 1885 ; married LUCY OSBERN. He married second, LOVISA KIRKLAND. 



CHILDREN : 



By first Wife : 

4123. I. Francis. 

4124. H. Nelson. 
By second Wife: 

4125. III. Alvin Lavern. 

4126. IV. Walter. 

4127. V. George. 



2341. 



ABDIEL HESADIAH STEBBINS 8 ■! Betsy Stebbins 7 Hesadlah slebbins 6 

( Betsy Sessions Babcock 

215 48 6 2 

Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 1 
Sarah ( 

son of Betsy Stebbins and . He deserted his wife before the child was 

born. His wife discontinued the use of his name and by permission of the 
courts named the child Abdiel Hesadiah Stebbins. Born March 29, 1805; 
died April 21, 1858, at Marseilles, La Salle County, Illinois; married at New 
York to JULIA EWELL, born August 12, 1809, at Chesterfield, Hampshire 
County, Massachusetts; died September 4, 1871, at Seneca, Illinois, who was 
a daughter of Consider Ewell and Sally Hoyt. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
Republican. Resided in New York, Iowa and Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

Loana E., born October 18, 1827; married Jacob Reser.-|- 
Lurinda M., born October 23, 1829; married Volney Wood.+ 
Henry Clay, born February 12, 1831; married first, Mary A. 

Pope ; married second, Maria Bignal.+ 
Mary Jane, born July 14, 1833 ; died May 7, 1853. 
Louisa, born April 10, 1835 ; married first, Julius C. Webber ; 

married second, E. Yale Waterman. -\- 
Robert Hoyt, born October 5, 1837 ; died October 22, 1852. 
Emery James, born December 11, 1839; married Laura Lam- 

mey.+ 
4135. Vni. Edgar Gregory, born October 3, 1841; married Elizabeth Hol- 

derfield.+ 



4128. 


I. 


4129. 


II. 


4130. 


m. 


4131. 


IV. 


4132. 


v. 


4133. 


VI. 


4134. 


VII. 



EIGHTB GENERATION. 601 

4 136 IX. Austin EweU, born January 26, 1844 ; married Lydia B. Wiley.-j- 

4137. X. Antoinette, born November 15, 1849; died February 6, 1853. 

4138. XI. William Volney, born March 2, 1853; married Dora Putna'm.+ 

ABDIEL HESADIAH STEBBIXS removed his family from New York to 
Illinois in 1835, making the trip with a team and wagon. He settled on some 
land belonging to Ins cousin, Abner Stebbins, but soon secured a farm of his 
own near Seneca, La Salle County. Illinois, on which he remained the balance 
of his life. He was never strong, but worked at his trade, that of stone 
mason, for a great many years. When he came through Chicago on his way 
west he was urged to remain there as stone masons were in great demand, 
and as an inducement was offered eighty acres of land where the court house 
now stands, but he refused to stay in what he called a "mud hole." 

2343. 

1 1154 524 215 

EMERY BARRUS 8 n.tsy stebbins : Resadlan Stebbins e Abner Stebbins s 

/ Benjamin Barrus Bets; sessions Babcock Martba Smith 

48 6 2 1 J 

Thomas stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Betsy Stebbins and Benjamin Barrus. born April 8, 1809, at Hanover, 
Chautauqua County, New York; died October 6, 1899, at Grantsville, Utah; 
married December 19, 1833, at New York, to HULDAH ABIGAIL NICKER- 
SON, born April It;, 1816, at Springville, Pennsylvania ; died August 22, 1872, 
at Grantsville, Utah, daughter of Freeman Niekerson and Huldah Chapman. 
He married Becond, April .".. L857, at Salt Lake City, Utah, JANE ZERIL- 
DAH BAKER, born November 3, 1841. at Adams, Illinois; died March 26, 
1895, at Grantsville, Utah, daughter of Benjamin Baker and Abigail Taylor. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics. Democrat. Religion, Latter Day Saint. Resi- 
dence, Grantsville, Utah. 

CHILDREN : 

4139. I. Lydia Niekerson Barrus, born October 22, 1834; married 

Festus Sprague.-j- 

4140. II. Betsy X. Barrus. born March 28, 1836. 

4141. III. Benjamin Franklin Barrus, born May 30, 1838; married Lo- 

vina Steele.-f- 

4142. IV. Emery Barrus. horn March 13, 1841; died September 20. 1841. 

4143. V. Mary Huldah. Barrus, born April 8, 1843; married Charles 

Bailey. -4- 

4144. VI. Orrin Eleazer Barrus. born September 14. 1845: married 

Catherine Wilson. + 

4145. VII. Emery Alexander Barrus. born March 27, 1848; died Novem- 

ber 16, 1858. 
414fi. VIII. Buel Michael Barrus, horn November 14, 1850; married Ida 

Hunter.-I- 
4147. IX. Owen Henry Barrus, horn December 28, 1853; married first, 

Olive D. McBridc; married second. Mary Ann Hunter.-)- 



602 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

4148. X. Sarah Abigail Barrus, born April 9, 1856; married Eleazer 

Nickerson.+ 

By Second Wife : 

4149. XI. John Nickerson Barrus, born June 1, 1858; married Alice 

Burton. + 

4150. XII. Emeline Abigail Barrus, born November 30, 1859; married 

Henry Turner.+ 

4151. XIII. Eliza Alvira Barrus, born September 15, 1860; married Charles 

Post. 

4152. XIV. James Benjamin Barrus, born August 7, 1862; married Char- 

lotte A. Mathews. + 

4153. XV. William Taylor Barrus, born June 1, 1864; married Matilda 

McBride.+ 

4154. XVI. Thomas Baker Barrus, born July 20, 1866 ; died March 4, 1872. 

4155. XVII. Heman Baker Barrus, born October 12, 1869; died November 

30, 1871. 

4156. XVIII. Chauncy Baker Barrus, born January 15, 1872. 

4157. XIX. Catherine Rozina Barrus, born February 24, 1877 ; married 

Harry Watson. + 

EMERY BARRUS emigrated from New York State to Jefferson City, 
Missouri, in 1839, and in 1840 he removed to Nauvoo, Illinois. In the spring 
of 1846 he started farther west because of the persecution of the Church to 
which he belonged. He wintered at Sheridan River, Iowa, in 1846-7, his. 
stock living on the buds and limbs of small trees felled for the purpose. He 
built a log house and covered it with split boards, also making a floor of split 
boards. The next spring he again took up the line of march westward. He 
arrived at what was called winter quarters on the Missouri River too late to 
accompany the pioneers of the Mormon Church to find a home in the great 
American desert, so he again built a house and fenced a farm on which he 
planted and harvested considerable produce. Here he remained until the 
spring of 1853, when he started west, arriving in Salt Lake Valley in October. 
1853. He settled where Grantsville is now located. It was then a barren 
desert, producing nothing but greesewood and sage brush, but the intelligent 
use of the small streams of water enabled him to cultivate the land and make 
a very comfortable home. 

2347. 

i 1154 524 *>15 

MICHAEL BARRUS s - Betsy Stebbins 1 Hesadiah Stebbins c Abner Stebbins 5 

[ Benjamin Barrus Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 

48 6 2 1 ) 

T asStebb!ns4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i \ 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Betsy Stebbins and Benjamin Barrus, born December 5, 1818, at Villa- 
nova, Chautauqua County, New York; died April 25, 1898, at Hanover, Chau- 
tauqua, \ T . Y. •. married March 13, 1841, at Porestville, Chautauqua County, 
New York, to LUCINDA BUSHEE, born March 13. 1S23, at Hanover, Chau- 
tauqua County, New York; died February 20, 1895, at ITomer, Chautauqua 




X... 2343. 
EMERY BARRUS. 
At age Of 89 .wars. 








Mil II AM LSARUUS. 



I.I CINIJA i r.l SHEE) BARRUS. 

Wife of No. 2:i 17. 







J 



V 



\ ral : m 



No. 2329. 
MAI. JONATHAN R. WEBBER 



X... 2343. 
MRS. JONATHAN WEBBER 




No. 2402. 
ABNER HENRY STEBBINS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 603 

County, New York, who was a daughter of Anthony Bushee and Lucy Convis. 
Occupation, farmer. Politics, Democrat. Resided at Villanova and Hanover, 
New York. 

CHILDREN' : 

41-")^ I. Caroline Barrus. horn November 7. 1842; married Walter How- 

ard. Sim died April 22, 1893. 
4159. II. Orrin Barrus, born March 7, 1844; married Loana Griswold. 
41G0. III. Emery Barrus, born May 11. 1S47; married Emma Gunn. 

4161. IV. Sarah Barrus. born January 20, 1S52 ; married Duase H. Gris- 

wold. 

4162. V. Emma nanus, born May 29. 1856; married Benjamin F. Borth- 

wick.-{- 

4163. VI. McClenan Barrus, born April 22. 1865; married Helen A. Record. 

M K'HAEL BAKBT'S attended the common schools during his youth. He 
has always followed farming as an occupation, and resides on his father's 
homestead at Hanover, New York. 

At one time he held the office of commissioner of highways. 

2349. 

\ 1154 524 215 

RUEL BARRUS s us; idiah Stebbins 6 Ahner StPbblns 3 

i Benjamin Barrus Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 

is 6 2 11 

Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns i HOWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks nah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Betsy Stebbins and Benjamin Barrus, born August 11, 1821, at Villa- 
nova, Chautauqua County. New York; married August 10, 1859, ELLEN 
MARTIN, born September 2::. 1844, at Bedford County, England, who was a 
daughter of Samuel Martin ami Priscilla Sayton. Occupation, farmer. Poli- 
tics, Democrat. Religion, Latter Day Saints. Residence, Grantsville, Utah. 

CHILDREN: 

4164. I. Ellen Priscilla Barrus, born February 2, 1861; married C. Z. 

ShaflVr. 

4165. II. Betsy Ann Barrus. horn November 11, 1862; died. 

4166. III. Zylpha Barrus, born March 28, 1864; died. 

41h7. IV. Fanny Ida Barrus. horn June 11, 1866; married William E. 
Sand ford. 

4168. V. Loana Barrus. horn August 12. 1870; married Charles Albert 

Nelson. 

4169. VI. Ruel Monto Barrus. horn March 14, 1873; married Angeline 

Anderson. 

4170. VII. Dories Martin Barrus. horn April 20, 1876. 

4171. VEIL Royal Sayton Barrus, born June 27, 1880; died. 

4172. IX. Essie Glee Barrus, born March 13, 1885; died. 

RUEL BARRUS served through the Mexican War, 1846-8, as second lieu- 
tenant under General Kearnev. 






STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2356. 



LAURA PATTERSON * \ I'oiiy stebbins t 



115 



/ Jonathan Patterson 



215 

Abner Stebbins 5 
Martha Smith 



Thomas Stebbins * 
Mary Munn 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



524 
Hesadiah Stebbins 6 
Betsy Sessions Babrock 
1 
Thomas Stebbins 2 Rl >\\ LAND STEBBINS l 
Hannah Wright Sarah 



daughter of Polly Stebbins and Jonathan Patterson, born November 21, 1821; 
died September, 1886; married MILLER NELSON, born November 21, 1817. 

CHILDREN : 

417;!. I. Elizabeth Nelson, born April 24, 1847. 

4174. II. Frank Eaton Nelson, born April 12, 1849 ; died September 2, 1850. 

4175. III. Julius Nelson, born July 3, 1854. 

4176. IV. Jonathan Nelson, born April 12, 1857. 

4177. V. Charles Nelson, born May 11, 1864. 



2364. 



CAROLINE MATILDA STEBBINS 8 \ Josiah stebbins i 

( Eliza K. Case 



Aimer Stebbins 6 
Martha Smith 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



4S 
Abner Stebbins 4 
Mary Munu 



6 

Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



524 
Hesadiah Stebbins 6 
Betsy Sessions Babcock 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



daughter of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born March 11, 1821; 
died December 11, 1885, at Niles, Michigan; married April 9, 1840, at Niles, 
Michigan, to JOSEPH HOWARD ABBOTT, born January 12, 1812, at Phila- 
delphia, Pennsylvania ; died November 1, 1878, at Niles, Michigan, who was a 
son of Jonathan Abbott and Rachel Wildman. 

CHILDREN : 



4178. I. Julia M. Abbott, born December 4, 1841. 

4179. II. Delia Pinette Abbott, born July 3, 1843. 

4180. III. Edward Stebbins Abbott, born January 9, 1846; died February 

2, 1846. 

4181. IV. John Pulaski Abbott, born November 14, 1848; married Mel- 

vina Chapman. -f- 

4182. V. Lora De Ette Abbott, born November 7, 1850; died August 10, 

1851 . 

4183. VI. Eddj l.'alph Abbott, born March 5, 1856; lives at Hammond, In- 

diana. 
H84. VII. Joseph Warren Abbott, born September 25, 1858; died July 24, 
1883, a1 Jackson, Michigan, from injuries received in rail- 
way accident. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 605 

2366. 

CLARISSA M. STEBBINS 8 \ Josiah Stebbins 7 Hesadiahs'tebbins e 

I Eliza K. Case Betsy Sessions Babco 



Betsy Sessions Babcock 
215 48 6 2 

Abner Stebbins 5 Tbomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah 

daughter of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born August 30, 1826 ; 
married CHARLES ADDISON LUCE. 



[ 



CHILDREN : 

4185. I. Riley Luce. 

41S6. II. Eva Luce ; died aged 18 months. 

4187. III. Lizzie Luce; married Lyman Lawrence. 4- 

2367. 

5 1 1 58 524 215 

Josiah Stebbins 7 Ilesadiah Stebbins 6 Abner Stebbins 5 
Eliza K. Case Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 
48 6 2 11 
Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born May 5. 1829; 
married at Cass County, Michigan, to JOHN BATES. 

CHILDREN : 

Clara Bates ; married Will Brown. 
John "W. Bates ; died aged about twenty-five years. 
Frank Graves Bates; died aged seven years. 
Harley C. Bates, born, 1865, at Niles, Michigan. 

2368. 

~ . ^-, „~~-r> „„,„„„,„,, „ I H5S 5 24 215 

EARL BURR STEBBINS 8 Toslah Stebbins 7 Hesadiah Stebbins 6 Abner Stebbins s 

I Eliza K. Case Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 

48 6 2 11 

Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS I - 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born January 3, 1831; died 
April 17. 1894, at Marseilles, Illinois; married January 26. 1859, to DENCIE 
MULLEN, born November 3, 1835, at Morristown. N. J., who was a daughter 
of William Mullen and Abigail Crane. 

CHILDREN: 

4192. I. Grant Case, born March 27, 1862; married Kate Carver Criteh- 

field.+ 

4193. II. Everett J., born August 29, 1864; married Nellie Elvira Amey.4- 

4194. III. Cora P., born July 28, 1872. 

4195. IV. Delia, born April 22, 1875; married Eugene D. Allen.+ 



4188. 


I. 


4189. 


II. 


4190. 


III. 


4191. 


IV. 



4196. 


I. 


4197. 


II. 


4198. 


III. 


4199. 


IV. 



006 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2369. 

I 1158 524 

ITTtTAH HARBISON STEBBINS 8 Josiah Stebbins t Hesadlah Stebbins 6 

jkimxi B.nn.a.±BVjxi oj.xjuuu.ik> | EllzaK Case Betsy Sessions Babcock 

215 48 6 2 

\lm.T Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebhins 2 

'Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 
Sarab I 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born July 20, 1833; mar- 
ried January 1, 1857, to MAEION GLOVER BROOKFIELD, born April 28, 
1841, at Niles, Michigan, who was a daughter of James G. Brookfield and 
Jemima Sweet. 

CHILDREN, all born at Niles, Michigan: 

Ward Anderson, born December 20, I860; died July 7, 1889. 
Laura May, born July 23, 1864. 
Carl Glover, born April 5, 1869. 
Helen Lena, born May 20, 1876. 

2372. 

, 1158 524 215 

ELIZA MARY STEBBINS 8 - .losiali Kl.-l.t.lns 7 Ilesadiah Stebbins 6 Ahner Stebbins 5 

I Eliza K. Case Besty Sessions Babcock Martha Smith 

48 6 2 II 
Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 5- 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born May 24, 1838, 
at Dunkirk, Chautauqua County. New York; married March 10, 1858 (or 1859), 
at Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois, to PHILANDER HALSEY GRAVES, 
born May 29, 1834, at Martinsbnrgh, Lewis County, New York, who was a 
son of Philander Graves and Harriet Minerva Miner. Politics, Republican. 
Residence, Oak Park, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4200. I. Son, born September 4, 1863; died same day. 

4201. IT. Marion Graves, born April 21, 1868. 

PHILANDER HALSEY GRAVES left his New York home and went to 
Illinois when he was twenty-one years of age. He located near Marseilles, 
where he engaged in the agricultural business, afterward going into the 
insurance business. After his marriage he removed to Tonica, Illinois. He 
enlisted in Company A, 88th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, on August 9, 1862, 
al Tonica. "While drilling near Louisville, Kentucky, he was sun struck and 
was sent to West End Hospital at Cincinnati. He remained in the hospital 
three months, at the end of which time he was given his discharge and de- 
clared unfit for reenlistment. 

Shortly after returning from the war he entered the employ of a grain 
firm in Seneca, Illinois, as accountant. He subsequently engaged in the busi- 
ness on his own account, and became one of the largest shippers of grain 
wesl of Chicago, and one of the most prominent citizens of that section of the 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 607 

state. He was mayor of Seneca for nine terms, and occupied many other posi- 
tions of trust. 

A man of philanthropic nature and of broad charity, his influence and 
purse were always actively enlisted on the side of progress and reform. While 
the adherent of no creed, all religious and philanthropic movements received 
his earnest moral and financial support. He was a delegate to all the Sani- 
tary Canal Convent inns, endeavoring to secure the enactment of the law 
authorizing its construction. 

MR. GRAVES acquired large real estate interests in Illinois, Iowa, Ne- 
braska and Dakota. He was also the owner of many fine horses, of which he 
was an ardent admirer. 

In 1894 he removed to Chicago and devoted himself to inventions, for 
which he had a natural inclination. In June, 1899, he removed to the suburb, 
Oak Park. 

MARION GRAVES received her education at the Seneca schools, Lom- 
bard University. Galesburg, Illinois, and the University of Michigan, after- 
wards doing special work in Elocution, Philosophy of Expression and Physi- 
cal Culture. 



2374. 
WALTER STEBBINS ■ j 



11. -.s 524 215 

osiab Stebblns7 Hesadiab stehhlns 6 Aimer Stehhlns 6 

Iza K. Case Betsy Sessions Babcock Martha Smltb 

48 6 2 1 I 

Thomas stehhlns * Samuel Stebblns 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Josiah Stebbins and Eliza Kingsbury Case, born September 14, 1850; 
married March 18, 1884, at Hastings, Nebraska, to ADINA THRASHER, who 
was a daughter of Homer Thrasher and Emma Coats. Politics, Republican. 
Residence, Marseilles, Illinois. 

CHILDREN: 

4202. I. Nellie, born October 4. 1885. 

4203. II. Freda Blanche, born August 17, 1888. 

4204. III. Porter Holdredge, born February 15, 1891. 

4205. TV. Gertrude, born April 27. 1894. 

2385. 

I 1162 525 

CHARLES SMITH STEBBINS S -Ahi:il Stehhlns 7 Aimer Stehhlns 8 

' Eunice M. Pomeroy Abigail Bacon 
215 48 6 2 

Aimer Stehhlns 5 Thomas Stehhlns < Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stehhlns 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 <- 
Sarah I ' 

son of Abial Stebbins and Eunice M. Pomeroy, born December 20, 1822 (T. 
R. . at Brimfield, Massachusetts; died July 24, 1884; married June 26, 1849, 
to GRACE GOULDING, born September 11, 1825, at Sheridan, Chautauqua 
County, New York. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Prohibition. Religion, 
Methodist. Resided at Gowanda, New York. 



4206. 


I. 


4207. 


II. 


4208. 


III. 


4209. 


IV. 


4210. 


v. 



608 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN: 

Frank De Forest, born March 29, 1852. 

Mary Alice, born May 20, 1854. 

Fred Charles, born January 25, 1857. 

Katie Grace, born June 9, 1859. 

Sydney L., born May 5, 1865 ; married Carrie Harris. 

2388. 

_ ( 1162 625 

SUSAN LOUISA STEBBINS 8 3 Abial Stebbins 7 Abner Stebbins 8 

( Eunice M I'mueroy Abigail Bacon 
215 48 6 2 

\i n. r Si.bbins 6 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebblna i Thomas Stebblne 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 J 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Sarah * 

daughter of Abial Stebbins and Eunice M. Pomeroy, born June 8, 1828, at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts; died July 31, 1885, at South Battle Creek, Michi- 
gan; married September 19, 1859, at Collins, Erie County, New York, to 
WILLIAM W. INGRAM. Resided at LeRoy, South Battle Creek, Michigan. 



2391. 

1 1162 525 215 

ABNER AMISA STEBBINS 8 < Abial stebbins 7 Abner Stebbins e Abner Stebbins 5 

I Eunice M. Pomeroy Abigail Bacon Martha Smith 

48 6 2 1 1 

Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Abial Stebbins and Eunice M. Pomeroy, born September 16, 1838, at 
Sheridan, Chautauqua County, New York; married March 17, 1862, at Per- 
rysburgh, Cattaraugus County, New York, to ELLEN LUCY McDANIELS, 
born February 20, 1839, at Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York, who 
was a daughter of Leonard McDaniels and Lydia Howe. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics, Republican. Residence, Collins, Erie County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

Hattie Maybell, born April 5, 1864; married Mark A. Bailey. 

Nettie Electa, born July 22, 1865; married George E. Morse. 

Alice Mary, born December 29, 1866. 

Addie Grace, born May 8, 1870; married Frank W. Moore. 

Florence Lillian, born June 1, 1875. 

Eunice L., born March 20, 1881. 

ABNER AMISA STEBBINS, when seven years old, removed with his 
parents to Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York, settling on a farm near 
Mud Lake. Here lie first attended school, having to walk a mile and a half 
to the school house. After remaining there seven years the family removed 
to a farm near Collins, Erie County, New York, where ABNER finished his 
education in the district school. He still resides on the old homestead farm. 



4211. 


1. 


4212. 


11. 


1213. 


111. 


1214. 


IV. 


4215. 


V. 


4216. 


VI. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 609 

2393. 

525 215 



llo4 525 215 

LEWIS WILSON STEBBINS 8 \ Lewis Stebbins 7 Abner Stebbins 6 Abner Stebbins 5 

/ Anna Parker Abigail Bacon Martha Smith 

I 



Abigail 
48 6 2 1 
Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Lewis Stebbins and Mrs. Anna H. Parker, born November 23, 1843; 
married October 28, 1868 (T. R.), at Brimfield, Massachusetts, to MALINDA 
J. SHERMAN. 

CHILDREN (born at Brimfield): 

4217. I. Robert Earle, born January 28, 1878 (T. R.). 

2400. 

i 1164 5°5 

CHARLES EMERSON STEBBINS s A r stebbins - Abner Stebbins 6 

! Sarah Fuller Abigail Bacon 
215 48 6 2 

Abner Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Martha Smith Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah I 

son of Abner Stebbins and Sarah J. Fuller, born February 5, 1833; married 
October 13, 1868, to ADELINE (or ADELAIDE) UPHAM, born February 20, 
1838, who was a daughter of Washington Upham of Dudley and Munson, 
Massachusetts, and Lydia Charles. 

2401. 



i 1171 525 215 

JOSIAH BURT STEBBINS s - Abm-i- stebbins 7 Abner Stebbins 6 Abner Stebbins o 

I Sarah Fuller Abigail Bacon Martha Smith 
4S 6 •-' 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Abner Stebbins and Sarah J. Fuller, born June 10, 1835 (T. R.), at 
Brimfield, Massachusetts; married November 10, 1868 (T. R.), at Palmer, 
Massachusetts, to SARAH S. SHAW, born March, 1842, who was a daughter 
of Charles Shaw and Sally Shearer. 

CHILDREN (born at Brimfield, Massachusetts) : 

4218. I. Nellie J., born May 9, 1870 (T. R.) ; married September 10, 1891 

(T. R.), at Brimfield, George H. Stebbins. 

4219. II. Josiah Burt, born December 3, 1S71 (T. R.). 

4220. III. Mabel Louise, born June 5, 1874 (T. R.) ; married Alfred Adams. 

2402. 

. 1171 5*^5 °15 

ABNER HENRY STEBBINS 8 ■} Abner Stebbins 7 Abner Stebbins 8 Abner Stebbins 5 

I Sarah Fuller Abigail Bacon Martha Smith 

48 6 2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Abner Stebbins and Sarah J. Fuller, born April 13 (or 25), 1839, at 

39 



610 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Brimfield, Massachusetts; married January 17, 1867 (T. R.), at Brimfield, 
Massachusetts, to ELLEN A. UPHAM, born May 3, 1837, at Brimfield, Massa- 
chusetts, -who was a daughter of Joshua Upham of Brimfield, and Anna Hey- 
wood. Occupation, builder of church organs. Politics, Republican. Resi- 
dence, Brimfield and Westfield, Massachusetts. 



2405. 



MARY BELLOWS STEBBINS 



48 
Thomas Stebblns 4 
Mary Muim 



( 1172 

James C. Stebbins 7 
I Sybil Parker 

6 
Samuel Stebblns 8 
Abigail Brooks 



525 
Abner Stebbins 6 
Abigail Bacon 

2 
Thomas Stebblns 2 
Hannah Wright 



215 
Aimer Stebblns 5 
Martha Smith 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 t 
Sarah S 

daughter of James Craft Stebbins and Sybil Parker, born December 1, 1835, 
at Charlestown, New Hampshire; died May 7, 1880; married December 13, 
1859, to B. A. PUTNEY, of Boston, Massachusetts. Occupation, conductor on 
Cheshire R. R. 

CHILDREN : 

4221. I. James H. Putney, born October 7, 1861; married Carrie Allen of 
Bellows Palls, Vt. 



2410. 



EMILY REBECCA STEBBINS 



48 
Thomas Stebbins 4 
Mary Munn 



I 1172 

James Craft Stebbins 7 
1 Sybil Parker 

6 
Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



525 
Aimer Stebbins 6 
Abigail Bacon 

2 
Thomas Stebbins : 
Hannah Wright 



215 
Abner Stebblns 6 
Martha Smith 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 
Sarah ) 

daughter of James Craft Stebbins and Sybil Parker, born August 23, 1846, 
at Charlestown, New Hampshire; died July 25, 1872; married February 21, 
1871, to GEORGE L. BARNEY, of Swanton, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 
4222. I. George Barney, born June 27, 1872 ; died July 11, 1872. 

2411. 



( 117° 505 

SARAH ANN STEBBINS 8 - James Craft Stebblns 7 Abner Stebbins 6 

( Sybil Parker Abigail Bacon 

48 6 2 1 

stebblns 4 Samuel siebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 



215 
Abner Stebbins B 
Martha Smith 



ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 



titer of James Craft Stebbins and Sybil Parker, born October 22, 1848, 
at Charlestown, New Hampshire; married October 19, 1869, to ELIZUR 
BALDWIN HEYWOOD, who was a son of William Heywood and Emily Bald- 
win. Occupation, railroad conductor. Residence, Alton, Illinois. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 

CHILDREN: 
4223. I. Elizabeth Prances Heywood, born July 26, 1870. 



611 



2416. 



JOHN BLANDIN STEBBHSTS 8 \ Samuel Stebblns 7 . To tham Stebbins 6 

( Sarah Blandln Fhebe Eillnwood 

217 48 6 2 

Benjamin Stebblns b Thomas Stebblns * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Jerusha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Sarah Blandin, born February 14, 1824, at Brook- 
line, Windham County, Vermont; died May 22, 1899, at Brookline, Vermont; 
married May 27, 1847, at Townshend, Vermont, to MARY ELLIS BARBER, 
born March 28, 1827, at De Peyster, St. Lawrence County, New York; died 
June 21, 1885, at Brookline, Windham County, Vermont, who was a daughter 
of George W. Barber and Susan Kingsbury. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Brookline, Vermont. 

CHILDREN: 

4224. I. Adelaide Louise, born July 31, 1849; married Alonzo Thomas 

Stebbins.+ 

4225. II. Arthur Barber, born August 16, 1858; married Hattie Belle 

Lyon.-f 

4226. III. George Samuel, born August 8, 1860 ; died March 28, 1862. 

4227. IV. Clarence John, born July 30, 1868; married Mary Collins Ed- 

wards. 



2417. 



i 1°01 

SAMUEL ELLINWOOD STEBBINS s \ Brunei Stebblns 7 

( Sarah Blandin 
217 48 6 

Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 

Jerusha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 



531 
Jotham Stebbins t 
I'hebe Ellinwood 

o 

Thomas s'teblilns : 
Hannah Wright 



son of Samuel Stebbins and Sarah Blandin, born April 29, 1830. at Brookline, 
Windham County. Vermont: married March 1. 1856, at Fayetteville, Vermont, 
to LAURETTE WHITNEY, born at Brookline, Windham County, Vermont, 
who was a daughter of Hiram Whitney. He was married, second, February 
26. 1862, at Winona. Winona County, Minnesota, to MAGGIE KING, born 
August 28, 1843, at Paisley, Scotland: died November 19, 18S2, daughter of 
John King and Atrnes Gilmore. He was married, third, July 29, 1886, at Kala- 
mazoo, Mir-higan. to MARGARET F. MYERS, born September 3, 1838, at New 
York, N. Y., daughter of John Frederick Myers and Maria Hunter. Occupa- 
tion, farmer. Politics, Democrat. Residence. Fairmount, North Dakota. 



4229. 


II. 


4230. 


III. 


4231. 


IV. 


4232. 


V. 


4233. 


VI. 


4234. 


VII. 



(,12 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

1228. I. Almy, born February 16, 1857 (T. R.) ; married Orlin B. 

Wheeler.+ 

Minnie Louisa, born December 1, 1862 ; married John Blackmer. 

Walter King, born October 21, 1864; married Augusta Block. 

Sarah Agnes, born June 23, 1867 ; married Thomas Hepworth. 

Roland Arthur, born July 15, 1869 ; married Mary Johnson. 

Ralph Samuel, born October 12, 1871; married Edith Johnson. 

Winsted John, born October 2, 1875. 
4235. VIII. Ethel Althea, born November 1, 1878 ; married Edward Portner. 

SAMUEL ELLINWOOD STEBBINS was a member of Company K, 1st 
Minnesota Volunteers, during the War of the Rebellion. He participated in 
the following battles: Battle of Bull Run, in which he was wounded; Ball's 
Bluff ; Siege of Yorktown ; Battle of Pair Oaks ; Twenty Day Siege of Rich- 
mond ; Battle of Savage Station ; White Oak Swamps, and Malvern Hill. 

2418. 

( 1 20 1 53 1 

CHARLES OUINCY STEBBINS s Samuel Stebbins 7 Jotham Stebbins 6 

^ I Sarah Blandin Phebe Ellinwood 

217 48 6 2 

Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

.lerusha King Mary Munn Abicail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 | 

UiiWLANl) STEBBINS l - 
Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Stebbins and Sarah Blandin, born December 28, 1833, at Brook- 
line. Windham County, Vermont; married March 24, 1857, at Towshend, Wind- 
ham County, Vermont, to MARTHA FRANCIS BLANDIN, born March 8, 
L83S, at Townshend, Windham County. Vermont; died May 19, 1899, at Town- 
shend, Windham County, Vermont, who was a daughter of John Blandin and 
Mary Kingsbury. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Bap- 
tist . Residence, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

Elvira, born April 9, 1859; died April 18, 1859. 

EHa Mary, born December 5, I860; died October 6, 1864. 

Mary Kingsbury, born October 29, 1864; died May 24, 1897. 

Ella Lora, born July 14, 1S67. 

Mable Blandin, born June 16, 1871 ; died July 2, 1872. 

Ruby Alice, born March 6, 1880. 

CHARLES QUINCY STEBBINS removed in 1857 to St. Charles, Minne- 
sota, which was then one of the frontier settlements. In 1S59 he was elected 
.lust ice of the Peace. He returned to Brookline, Vermont, in 1863, and from 
there wont to Townshend in 1866. Since that date, he has been identified 
witli various town offices. In 1870 he was elected a member of the Board of 
Trustees of Leland and Cray Seminary, and for twenty-six years has been 
secretary of the board and has been its treasurer for three years. 



1236. 


1. 


4237. 


II. 


1238. 


III. 


4239. 


IV. 


4240. 


V. 


1241. 


VI. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 



613 



2419. 



THOMAS WARREN STEBBENS ■ 



( 1203 

Rufua Stebbins 7 
t i arissa Blandin 



4S 
Thomas Stel 
Mary Mi:nn 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



531 

.lotham Stebbins e 
Phebe Ellinwood 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



217 
Benjamin Stebbins 5 
Jerusha King 

1 1 

R( (WI. AND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah * 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born June 1, 1816, at Brookline, 
Vermont; married March 30. 1841, at Norton, Massachusetts, to HARRIET 
BLANDIN, born November 26, 1818, at Norton, Massachusetts; died June 5, 
1848, at Norton, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Simeon Blandin and 
Rebecca Davis. Occupation, carpenter and joiner. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Baptist. Residence, Rochester, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN : 



4242. I. Alonzo Thomas, bom September 21, 1847; married Adelaide L. 
Stebbins.+ 

2421. 



CHALMER WILLARD STEBBINS 



/ 1203 

- Rufus Stebbins 7 
) Clarissa Blandin 



rhoi Sti ; 'Mns t 
Marj M\inn 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



531 
.lotham Stebbins 6 
Phebe Ellinwood 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



217 
Benjamln Stebbins :• 
Jerusha King 

1 

R< iWLAND STEBBINS i ' 
Sarah \ 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born December 24, 1819, at Brook- 
line. Windham County, Vermont; married September 18, 1842, at Brookline, 
Windham County, Vermont, to KATHARINE MARIA CRANE, born April 
22, 1819, at Brookline, Windham County. Vermont; died August 31, 1868, at 
Brookline, Vermont, who was a daughter of Thomas Crane and Rebecca Mans- 
field. He was married second. May 15. 1878, at Brookline, Vermont, to MRS. 
CALISTA f JOY) THAYER, daughter of Lewis Joy and Betsey Reed. Occu- 
pation, tanner. Politics, Republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Brook- 
line and Newfane, Vermont. 



CHILDREN ; 

Harriet Maria, born December 1, 1843; died February 5, 1844. + 
Jennie Crane, born August 19, 1846; married Irenaeus 0. P. 

Smith.+ 
Clara Irene, born January 12, 1855; married Ozro J. Harwood.-f- 
Luton Chalmer, born March 19, 1860; married first, Alice B. 

Smith : married second, Adeline A. Mapes.+ 

CHALMER WILLARD STEBBINS is a thrifty farmer and a man of ster- 
ling worth. He has held important town offices, and has also represented his 
native town in the State Legislature. For more than forty years he has been 
deacon of the Baptist Church. 



424::. 


I 


4244. 


II. 


4245. 


III. 


4246. 


IV 



614 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2422. 

I 1203 531 

AD IN WILLIAM STEBBINS 8 - Rufus Stebbins 7 .Tothani Stebbins 6 

f Clarissa Blandin Phebe Ellinwood 
217 48 6 2 

in in stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Jerusha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Sarah 1 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born January 1, 1823, at Brook- 
line, Vermont ; died December 23, 1896, at Thief River Falls, Minnesota ; mar- 
ried February 13, 1851, at Bellows Falls, Vermont, to CORNELIA L. BEL- 
LOWS, born 1829; died September 1, 1868, at St. Charles, Winona County, 
Minnesota, who was a daughter of George Bellows and Clarissa Bellows. He 
married second. 1869, ADDIE WHEELER. Resided at St. Charles, Illinois, 
and St. Charles. Minnesota. Occupation, painter. Polities, Republican. Re- 
ligion. Baptist. 

CHILDREN : 

4247. I. Monroe Bellows, born March 12, 1855; married first, Camilla E. 

Whiton; married second. Marietta Wood.+ 

4248. II. Lora Belle, born November 8, 1858; married Hosea F. Wharton. 

4249. III. Florence Lillian, born August 23. 1864; married Thomas Clark- 

son.+ 

4250. IV. Floyd Jay, born June 4, 1867 ; married Jennie Hill.+ 

4251. V. Cornelia Lapearl, born April 28, 1880. 



2423. 

_ I 1203 531 217 

SARAH GRAY STEBBINS 8 - Junius Stebbins t Jotham Stebbins 8 Benjamin Stebbins 5 

f Clarissa Blandin I'Uebe Ellinwood Jerusha King 

48 6 2 1 | 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin. born December 1st, 1824, 
at Brookline, Vermont: died May 2, 1882. at Marion. Olmsted County, Minne- 
sota; married April 24, 1855, at Brookline Vermont, to JESSE FLETCHER 
BUTTERFIELD, born January 25, 1812, at Windham, Vermont: died Febru- 
ary 13, 1898, at Minneapolis. Minnesota. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Re- 
publican. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Brookline. Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

4252. I. Leslie Janes Butterfield, born May 9, 1856 ; married Polly Hall. 

4253. II. Infant. 

4254. TIT. Abbie Irene Butterfield, born November 5, 1860: married Millard 

F. Doty.+ 
1255. IV. Clara Butterfield. 
4256. V. Watie Jane Butterfield, born February 27, 1866; married Vernon 

Cooley. 



*;> %^l 





MISS. MAltIA S, J. RANDALL STEBBINS 
Wife o£ No. 2425. 



No. 2425 
JONAS BLANDIN STEBBINS. 




HOME "I \ ... 2425, JONAS B STEBBINS, ST. CHARLES, MINN. 



4257. 


I. 


4258. 


II. 


4259. 


III. 


4260. 


IV. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 615 

2425. 

I 1°03 531 

JONAS BLANDIN STEBBINS 8 I Ruius Stebbins 7 Jotbam Stebbins 6 

/ Clarissa Blandin Pbebe EMnwood 
217 48 6 2 

I'."njamln Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

.lernsha King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 J 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah \ 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born February 12, 1827, at 
Brookline, Windham County, Vermont ; married July 7, 1861, at Utiea, "Winona 
County, Minnesota, to MARIA SMITH (JATNE) RANDALL, born November 
19, 1835, at Smithtown, Long Island, New York; died November 27, 1897, at 
St. Charles, Winona County, Minnesota, who was a daughter of Joseph Brew- 
ster Jayne and Sally Smith. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Methodist. Residence, St. Charles, Winona County, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN: 

Sidney Jayne, born August 8, 1862 ; unmarried. 

Ida Gertrude, born February 24, 1864 ; married Frank Allen Han- 

cock.+ 
Arthur J., born September 22, 1865 ; died July 8, 1867. 
Webster Jonas, born December 3, 1869 ; married Maia Winchell.+ 

JONAS BLANDIN STEBBINS was raised on the farm, on which his 
grandfather had settled when a young man. He attended the district school 
and had two terms at the Academy. When he was nineteen years old he en- 
gaged in the trade of making sash, blinds and doors, at Bellows Falls, Ver- 
mont, where he was foreman in a shop for four years. Leaving there he went 
to Hudson, New York, and worked there one and one-half years. 

In 1855 he went west to Winona County, Minnesota, and worked at the 
carpenter trade. In the spring of 1857 he bought one hundred and sixty acres 
of land in Utica township and became a tiller of the soil. He now has a finely 
improved farm with buildings of his own construction. 

In 1895 he rented his farm, consisting of two hundred and ten acres, and 
went to St. Charles, where he built a house on Richland street and had lived 
in it scarcely one year when MRS. STEBBINS died. 

He was one of the members, who in 1857, formed the first Methodist Class 
at Utica. He was appointed Steward and held that office continuously until 
1895. except one year. 

MR. STEBBINS served as supervisor of the town of Utica in 1878, 1879, 
and 1880. He was district Steward of Winona District for a number of years, 
and was a delegate to a convention held at Rochester, to locate the Hamlin 
University, and to the Minnesota annual conferences at Winona and Red 
Wing. He was a member of the school of district number ninety-three of 
Utica for thirty-six years. 

He was drafted to go in the army during the Civil War. He was to report 
at Rochester on Tuesday, but the Saturday before he had to go the welcome 
news came that Lee had surrendered to Grant and that no more soldiers were 
needed. 



616 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

MR. STEBBINS is a man of strong character and unquestioned integrity. 

His son, SIDNEY J., is a prominent business man in Morris. His son, 
WEBSTER J., is a graduate of Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois. 
and is now principal of the high school at Wheaton, Illinois. 

MARIA SMITH (JAYNE) STEBBINS was, through her grandmother, 
Ruth (Brewster) Jayne, a descendant of Elder William Brewster, who came 
to America in the Mayflower and settled at Plymouth in 1620. William Brew- 
ster's father was at one time secretary to William Davidson, one of Queen 
Elizabeth's ambassadors and Secretary of State. 

MRS. STEBBINS was a woman of broad mind and generous heart, and 
was possessed of a large fiind of general information, keeping in touch with 
the rapid progress of the times. 

She was very much interested in the work of the Woman's Christian Tem- 
perance Union, and did much towards its advancement. 



2427. 

VASHTI E. STEBBINS 8 ■! Rnfus Stebbins 7 .Totham Stebbins 6 RenjaminSt'ebbins s 

I Clarissa Blaudin Phebe Elllnwood Jerusha King 
48 6 2 1 / 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born April 12, 1831, at 
Brookline, Windham County, Vermont; married January 1, 1850, at Athens, 
Windham County, Vermont, to WALTER S. BENNETT, born June 5, 1824, 
at Putney, Vermont. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, 
Methodist. Residence, Brookline, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

4261. I. Roena V. Bennett, born February 23, 1851; married October 

21, 1870, Albert Mack. 

4262. II. Julia L. Bennett, born July 9, 1855 ; married October 14, 1873, 

John A. Bush. 

4263. III. Mary Jane Bennett, born November 20, 1857; died April 28, 

1870. 

4264. IV. Walter R Bennett, born August 16, I860; died September 11, 

1860. 

4265. V. Alonzo W. Bennett, born December 1. 1861 ; died January 27, 

1876. 

4266. VI. Clara M. Bennett, born August 11, 1864. 

VII. Charlie W. Bennett, born March 25, 1867; died February 7. 
1876. 
4268. YIIT. Florence -T. Bennett, born August 2<i. 1874: married April 27, 
1899. Charles F. Morse. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 617 

2428. 

1 1203 531 

WILLIAM PALMER STEBBINS s < Rufus Stebbins i .Totham Stebbins 6 

/ Clarissa Blandin fhebe Elllnwood 

217 48 6 - 

Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Jerusba King Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah \ 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born April 23, 1833, at Brookline. 
Windham County, Vermont; died March 12, 1886, at Brookline, Vermont; 
married September 20, 1854, at Brookline, Windham County, Vermont, to 
SUSAN SOPHRONIA CODDING, born September 6, 1832, at Shutesbury, 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Joel Codding. Occupation, farmer and 
carpenter. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Brattleboro, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

4269. I. Edgar William, born March 30, 1856; married Emma S. Pike.+ 

4270. II. Joel Codding, born December 15. 1858: married Mrs. Emily Julia 

Melvin. 

4271. III. Alfred Rufus. born .March 4. 1S62 ; married Fannie Maria Coomles. 

4272. IV. Hubert Amman, born September 4. 1868; married Claribel Annie 

Smith. 

4273. V. Celestie Juliett, born February 17, 1870. 

WILLIAM P. STEBBINS resided on a farm, but Avorked a large part of 
the time at the carpenter trade, also buying poultry on commission. For 
twelve years he led the choir in the church, and gave instruction in the prim- 
ary principles of vocal music. He represented the town in the General As- 
sembly of Vermont one year. 

MR. STEBBINS was a bright illustration of what a man in ordinary cir- 
cumstances of life may be. As a citizen he was honest in the full sense of the 
word; industrious: frugal, but not penurious; generous almost to a fault: 
social and genial in company, but never given to evil speaking. None knew 
him but to respect and love him. As a son he was exemplary; and by his con- 
stant rendering of those (so-called) little attentions contributed in no small 
degree to the comfort and happiness of his aged parents. 

He exercised firmness with gentleness, authority with simplicity, requiring 
and obtaining obedience in a spirit of love. In him was a rare combination 
of those qualities that constitute good government. As a brother he was all 
that the word implies, appreciative, generous, sympathetic, always doing 
kindly deeds; charitable towards the faults of others and abounding in un- 
feigned love. 

As a Christian his life was almost spotless. Though his words were very 
few, he filled the measure .>f his days with acts of Christian living, freely 
helping to maintain the Church of God, relieving the needy, comforting those 
in trial, and turning none away empty when it was in his power to help them. 



618 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2429. 



EDWIN ALONZO STEBBINS " 



1203 
Hufus Stebbins t 
i iarissa Blaudia 



is 
Thomas Stebbins 4 
Mary Munn 



Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



531 
Jotham Stebbins e 
1'hebe Ellinwood 

o 
Thomas Stebbins - 
Hannah Wright 



217 
Benjamin stebbins 5 
Jerusba Kins 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ' 
Sarah I 

son of Kufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born July 10, 1837, at Brookline, 
Windham County, Vermont; died September 25, 1896, at Shelburn Falls. 
Massachusetts; married November 28, 1878, at Williamsett, Hampden County, 
Massachusetts, to ANNA ADELLA SMITH, born May 6, 1851, at Windsor 
Locks, Connecticut, who was a daughter of Edmund Herbert Smith and Lucy 
Blanchard. Occupation, dentist. Politics, Prohibition. Religion, Congrega- 
tionalism Resided at Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts. 



CHILDREN : 



From 
Spring- 
■ •■id. 
Mass 
Dally 
Repub- 
lican 
Sept. 29, 
1896 



4274. I. George Edwin, born January 27, 1882. 

4275. II. Lucy Annette, born June 8, 1883. 

DR. EDWIN A. STEBBINS was connected with various organizations. 
He was a member of the National Dental Association. He was always deeply 
interested in the cause of education, and was a member of the board of trus- 
tees of Arms Academy, at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

DR. EDWIN ALONZO STEBBINS served in the Civil War, enlisting in 
Company G, of the 12th Regiment of Vermont. He had some promotions and 
served until the close of the war. 



2430. 



JOTHAM WEBSTER STEBBINS 



4S 
Thomas Stebbins 4 
Mary Munn 



1203 
Rufus Stebbins " 
Clarissa Blandin 
6 

Samuel Stebbins 3 
Abigail Brooks 



531 

Jotham Stebbins 8 
I'hebe Ellinwood 

o 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



L'17 
Benjamin Stebbins 5 
Jerusba King 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 
Sarah ) 

son of Rufus Stebbins and Clarissa Blandin, born April 13, 1841, at Brookline, 
Windham County, Vermont; married June 10, 1870, at Townshend, Vermont, 
to HARRIET ELIZA PAGE, born July 2, 1842 (or July 5, 1843), at West 
Townshend, Vermont, who was a daughter of Levi W. Page and Emily A. 
Kessenden. Profession, Clergyman. Politics, Prohibitionist. Religion, Metho- 
dist. Residence, Hastings, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN: 



1276. 


i. 


4277. 


II. 


4278. 


III. 


4279. 


IV. 



Rufus Levi, born April 9, 1871. 
Austis Clarissa, born January 14, 1874. 
Dwighl Webster, born April 20, 1875. 
Stella Maria, born August 9, 1881. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 619 

JOTHAM WEBSTER STEBBINS received his education at Wesleyan Sem- 
inary and Female Collegiate Institute at Springfield, Vermont, and at Leland 
and Gray Academy at Townsbend, Vermont. 

In the spring of 1862, he enlisted in Company K. in the 9th Vermont 
Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years, leaving the service with the 
rank of first sergeant, and with a commission from the Governor of Vermont 
as second lieutenant of Company I, 9th Vermont. He was with General Sher- 
man on his march to the sea, and was one of the advance guard to enter the 
city of Richmond. 

He studied dentistry and practiced one year in St. Charles, Minnesota. In 
1870 he joined the Minnesota Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church, and since that time has been in the work of the pastorate of the Con- 
ference of S. E. Minnesota. 

His son, DWIGHT W. STEBBINS, was graduated from Cannon Palls 
High School in 1893, and from Hamline University, Minnesota, in 1898, with 
the degree of Ph. B. He was Assistant in Biology, in Hamline University, in 
1897-8, and Teacher of Science in Morris High School in 1898-99. 



2438. 

( 1204 531 217 

ALONZO HOLLAND s O'lH'l'f Si. 111. ins : Jotham Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins 5 

( Joab Holland I'hebe Ellinwood Jerusha King 

48 6 2 11 
Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [• 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Phebe Stebbins and Joab Holland, born October 18, 1838, at Town- 
shend, Windham County, Vermont; married November 28, 1866, at Winona, 
Winona County, Minnesota, to ELLA L. KINGSBURY, born April 4, 1847, at 
Bradford, Penobscot County, Maine, who was a daughter of Walter P. Kings- 
bury and Lorinda C. Ross. Occupation, merchant. Politics. Republican. Re- 
ligion. Baptist. Residence, Winona, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN : 

4280. I. Gertrude Holland, born November 22, 1867; married Leverett 

Calvin Johnson. -4- 
42S1. II. Frank Holland, born September 23, 1873 ; died young. 

ALONZO HOLLAND served three years in the Civil War, enlisting in 
Company K, of the 1st Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and was 
transferred to the First Battalion of Minnesota Infantry. He was wounded 
at Petersburg, June 22, 1864, and in November, 1864, was honorably discharged 
from the service. 

For twenty-five years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Wi- 
nona, Minnesota. 



620 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2439. 

I 1204 531 

PHEBE ELLEN HOLLAND s ] I'hebe Stebbins - .lotham Stebbinse 

( Joab Holland I'hebe Ellinwood 
217 48 6 2 

Benjamin Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stehblns 2 

Jerusha Kin^- Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l • 

Sarah ) 

daughter of Phebe Stebbins and Joab Holland, born February 8, 1845, at 
wnshend, Vermont; married January 19, 1869, ADELBERT ALONZO 
MASON, born April 4, 1841, at Newfane. Windham County, Vermont. Resi- 
dence, Townshend, Vermont. 

CHILDREN : 

41V.2. 1. Nellie M. Mason, born July 18, 1873; married I. J. Parker. 

4283. II. Cora Alice Mason, born July 3, 1876. 

4284. III. Carrie Elvira Mason, born December 23, 1877. 

2443. 

I 1208 337 220 

ALMUS STEBBINS 8 • Almus Stebbins 7 Titus Stebbins 6 James Stebbins s 

/ I'almyra Hubbard Sarah Vinton Deborah Hoar 



48 6 2 1 ) 

Thomas Stebbins i Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Mary Mann Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah ) 



sou of Almus Stebbins and Palmyra Hubbard, born April 4, 1830, at Homer, 
Cortland County, New York; married December 25, 1860, at Homer, Cortland 
County, New York, to ELIZABETH ROSINA STRATT, born September 10, 
1M27. at Albany, Albany County, New York. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
Democrat. Religion, Seventh Day Adventist. Residence, Hancock, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN : 

!->"i I. Henrietta, born 1862; died aged five months. 

4286. II. Katie, born 1864. 

4287. HI. Fred M.: died 1890. 

4288. IV. Frances Josephine, horn October 11, 1S67; married Clement Chris- 

topher. 

2444. 

LAVOISURE STEBBINS s Almus Stebbins i Titus stebbins o James Stebbins s 

/ I'almyra Hubbard Sarab Vinton Deborah Hoar 
•is 6 2 11 
Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ■ 
Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah — ) 

son of Almus Stebbins and Palmyra Hubbard, born January 17, 1833, at 
Homer, Cortland County, New York; married February 28, 1856, at Scott, 
Cortland County, Nevi Fork, to LOUISA P. MATTESON, born September 12 
(or June 21), L832, at South Cortland, Cortland County, New York; died 
•• !; " >' 30, L891, at Walden, Pope County, .Minnesota, who was a daughter of 
ihuyler Matteson and Marinda Leonard. He was married second, November 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 621 

8, 1892, at East Homer. Cortland County, New York, to MARYETTA 
[IACKETT, born December 14, 1846. at Apulia, Onondago County, New York. 
daughter of Alonzo Hackett and Eliza Jane Boutwell. Occupation, farmer. 
Politics. Republican. Residence, Hancock, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN : 

4289. I. George C, born December '2. 1856; married Emma House. 

4290. II. Charles, born April 1. 1866; married Nettie Card. 

4291. III. Albert Matteson, born July 16, 1869: died July 22. 1897; unmar- 

ried. 

ALBERT MATTESON STEBBIXS graduated from the Minnesota State 
University as a physician, standing second in a class of twenty-seven. He 
practiced his profession at Fertile. Minnesota, and, when returning from a 
visit to one of his patients on the night of June 22 ,1897, he was drowned in 
the Sand Hill River. At the time of his death he was coroner of Polk County, 
Minnesota. 

2452. 

AUSTIN VITRUVIUS EASTMAN s \ Mary Stebbin^T James StehMns « 

' Nathaniel Webster Eastman Eunice Tidd 
220 is 6 2 

.lames Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins t Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas StebWns 2 

Deborah Hoar Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah \ 

son of Mary Stebbins and Nathaniel Webster Eastman, born August 27, 1839, 
at Maine, Broome County, New York; married, October 2, 1866, at Watertown, 
Jefferson County, New York, to MARY ELIZABETH SCOVILLE, born Octo- 
11, L840, at "Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, who was a daughter 
of Barlow Scoville. Profession, lawyer, manager of the North American Land 
& Timber Company. Politics, Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, 
Lake ( Iharles, La. 

CHILDREN : 

4292. I. Charles Rochester Eastman, born June 5, 1868; married Caroline 

Clark. 

4293. II. Mary Eastman, born August 24. 1871; married William Pratt 

Abbott. 
4204. III. Emma Eastman, born August 12, 1876. 

4295. IV. David Parmelee Eastman, born November 5. 1877. 

4296. Y. Lucy Hays Eastman, born March 1, 1882. 

AUSTIN VITRUVIUS EASTMAN received his education at Cayuga Lake 
Academy, Aurora. New York, and in Hamilton College in the class of 1864. 
He was lieutenant in Company H., 1st New York Volunteers, and participated 
in the principal battles with the Army of the Potomac, from Big Bethel to 
Chancellorsville, being severely wounded at Chantilly, on September 1, 1862. 

He studied law at Albany, New York, and practiced for twenty years in 






STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



Cedar Rapids, Iowa. From 1882 to 1896, he was manager of an English com- 
pany and lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1896 he removed to Lake Charles, 
Louisiana, where he is employed as manager for the North American Land & 
Timber Company, Limited. 



JOSEPH WAYLON STEBBINS 



L'L'II 

James Stebblns o 
Deborah Hoar 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



48 
Thomas Stebblns * 
Mary Muun 



2454. 



I 1215 

1 Wilnam Stebblns 7 
/ Sabriua Beach 
6 
Samuel Stebblns 3 
Abigail Brooks 



541 
James Stebblns 6 
Eunice Tidd 

2 

Thomas Stebblns 2 
Hannah Wright 



son of William Stebbins and Sabrina Beach, born February 12, 1855; married 
to KATIE BEYER. 



CHILDREN: 



4297. I. Chester. 

1298. II. Emmons. 

•U!i!t. III. Bessie. 

4300. IV. Clara. 



2456. 



James stebblns o 
rah Hoar 
1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



j 1222 

I Elvira Augusta Coon 
48 6 

Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

1 



541 

James Stebblns e 
Eunice Tidd 
o 

Thomas Stebblns ! 
Hannah Wright 



ter of Samuel Emery Stebbins and Elvira Augusta Coon, born October 
1 '.'. 1 860 ; married to CHARLES P. JAMES. Residence, Monroe, Wisconsin. 

CHILDREN : 



4301. 


I. 


4302. 


II. 


1303. 


111. 




IV. 



Ray Earl James. 
Arthur Lee James. 
Ida Bell James. 
Emery Hayes James. 



2457. 



CARRIE ALZOA STEBBINS * 



^ 222 

t Si ;■ l Emery Stebblns " 

/ Elvira Augusta Coon 
is C 

Thomas Stebblns I Samuel Stebblns 3 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 \ 

Sarah \ 



I ins ■■> 
Deborah Ib.ar 



C41 
James Stebblns 6 
Eunice Tidd 

o 
Thomas Stebblns i 
Hannah Wright 



inn. I Emerj Stebbins and Elvira Augusta Coon, born Decem- 
ber 8, 1862; married WILLIAM HILDEBRAND. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 623 

CHILDREN: 

4305. I. Claude Lincoln Hildebrand. 

4306. II. Robert Leigh Hildebrand. 

4307. III. Mary Rebecca Hildebrand. 

4308. IV. Archie William Hildebrand. 

2463. 

1 j'jog 543 

WILLIAM KING STEBBINS s \ Joseph Warren Stebblns 7 Rufus Stebblns 6 

/ Lucy Ann Pease Phebe Filer 
220 48 6 2 

James Stebblns 5 Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Deborah Hoar Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l !■ 
Sarah ) 

son of Joseph Warren Stebbins and Lucy Ann Pease, born July 17, 1858, at 
Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts; married December 19, 1888, to 
MINNIE M. WHITE, born May, 1866, at Worcester, Massachusetts. Occupa- 
tion, salesman. Politics, Republican. Residence, Worcester, Massachusetts. 
No children. 

2467. 

_ l 1228 546 221 

WALLACE STEBBINS 8 ■< Osmyn Stebblns 7 Rethuel Stebblns 6 Bethuel Stebblns o 

I Eunice Hitchcock Patience Hitchcock Mary Shaplelgh 

48 6 2 11 

Thomas Stebblns 4 Samuel Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 

Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Osmyn Stebbins and Eunice Hitchcock, born September 15, 1832, at 
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; married December 27, 1852, at 
Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, to SARAH ELIZABETH SEV- 
ERSON, born September 9, 1834, at Livonia, Livingston County, New York, 
daughter of Benjamin Severson and Electa Maria Clark. Occupation, mer- 
chant and engineer. Politics, Republican. Residence, Burlington, West Troy, 
Baltimore, Maryland. 

CHILDREN : 

Harriet Elizabeth, born March 21, 1854 ; died May 30, 1855. 

Anna Cora, born February 27, 1856. 

Harriet Electa, born January 28, 1858 ; married Harry Werdel- 

baugh Bennett. She died November 26, 1887. 
Harry Osmyn, born March 12, 1860: married Isabel Stansbury.-(- 
Charles Wallace, born December 27, 1861 ; married Ellen Praser 

Stewart.+ 

4314. VI. Helen Frances, born May 28, 1864 ; married Asa Williams Whit- 

ney.+ 

4315. VII. Mary Elizabeth, born October 2, 1869. 

WALLACE STEBBINS received a commission from Governor Bradford 
of Maryland, June, 1861, as first lieutenant of First Light Artillery in the 
P>altimore City Guards. 



4309. 


I. 


4310. 


II. 


4311. 


III. 


4312. 


IV 


4313. 


V 



624 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

HARRIET STEBBINS (BENNETT) graduated from Maryland State Nor- 
mal School, in June, 1877. 

HELEN STEBBINS < WHITNEY) graduated from the Art department of 
Maryland Institute in 1887. 

MARY ELIZABETH STEBBINS received the degree of Bachelor of Laws 
at Swarthmore. Pennsylvania, in 1892. 

2475. 

i 1°29 546 

HARRIET ADELIA STEBBINS 8 ^ n.m .ToiTnson Stebbins 7 Bethuel Stebbins 6 

( Ruth Allen Patience Hitchcock 

221 18 6 2 

I Stebbins 6 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebhins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

M : i [ % Shapleigb Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l 

Sarah * 

daughter of Solomon .lohnsou Stebbins and Ruth Allen, born May 8, 1827, at 
Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York ; married May 1, 1849, at Ellisburgh, 
Mew York, to JAMES LAURIN VAN BUREN, born June 19, 1819, at Nassau, 
New York; died January 10, 1891, at Indianapolis, Indiana, who was a son of 
Peter Van Buren and Abigail Mudge. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at 
Watertown, Indiauapolis. 

CHILDREN : 

4316. I. James Heartt Van Buren, born July 7. 1850; married Annie M. 

Smith. 

4317. II. Albert Alexander Van Buren, born December 18, 1852; married 

Alicia Keisker. 

4318. III. William Allen Van Buren, born August 24, 1854; married Mar- 

garet C. Meeter. 
431lt. IV. Julia Theresa Van Buren; died in infancy. 

2477. 

RHODA ROSALIE STEBBINS 8 \ Solomon J. Stebbins 7 Betheul Stebbins a 

/ Ruth Allen Patience Hitchcock 

223 48 (i 2 

el Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebhins s Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

daughter of Solomon Johnson Stebbins and Ruth Allen, born December 22, 
L832, at Bear Crock, Jefferson County, New York; married December 23, 1861, 
a1 Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, to MOSES BRADFORD KING, 
born June 7, 1825, at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, who was a son 
of Bradford Eing and Abigail Cook. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, 
Rochester, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

1320. I. Ella Gertrude King, born November 6, 1862. 







N.i 24C7. 
WALLACE STEBISIN* 




\ 



-m * 




So i::-l 
HAUIili: I i: i sii'.l-.l-.i \s , [>];l w 



No i::j.".. 
i HiSi >\ 1:1 [si n \i;i i > rrr.r.ixs 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 625 

4321. II. Ada Maria King, born June 3, 1864. 

4122. III. George Garrie King, born October 20, 1865; married Bessie B. 

Dolbeer. 
4323. IV. Henry Russell King, born August 29, 1867; died August 16, 1886. 



2478. 

i 1229 546 

SOLOMON JOHNSON STEBBINS 8 - Solomon J. Stebbins J Bethuel Stebbins 6 

' Prudence King Patience Hitchcock 
221 18 6 2 

Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Sharpleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah 1 

son of Solomon Johnson Stebbins and Prudence King, born August 29, 1841, 
at Redfield, Oswego County, New York: married December 25, 1865, at Chi- 
cago, Cook County. Illinois, to EMMA GERTRUDE JONES, born October 
18, 1849, at Belleville, Jefferson County. New York, daughter of Dr. James 
Junes and Hannah Doane. Occupation, hardware merchant. Politics, Re- 
publican. Religion, Episcopalian. Residence, Chicago. Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

1324. I. Harriet Elizabeth, born December 4. 1866; married Elbert Gran- 
ville Drew. 
432;"). II. Orson Burchard. born May 4. 1868; married Nellie A. Cline. 

4326. III. Charles Albert, born August 16, 1874. 

4327. IV. Wallace Jay, born February 13, 1881. 

4328. V. Frederick Jones, born October 16, 1883. 

4329. VI. Elsie Carolyn, born March 1. 1890. 

SOL<»M<)X JOHNSON STEBBINS went to Watertown, New York, at 

the age of eleven to live with his sister. Mrs. Van Buren. He attended school 
until thirteen years old, then entered the hardware store of his brother-in- 
law. Mr. Van Buren. In 1856 Mr. Van Buren moved his business to Quincy, 
Illinois, MR. STEBBINS continuing in the store there until 1858, when Mr. 
Van Buren went out of business. 

During the years 1859, 1860. 1861 and 1862 he attended the Dearborn 
public school and Hathaway 's Academy in Chicago, working on a farm sum- 
mers in order to pay his expenses during the winters. 

On March 1, 1862, he accepted a position in the hardware store of H. 0. 
Stone on the corner of Lake and State streets. In 1869 he entered into a 
partnership with Mr. B. C. Jones, who conducted a hardware store and tin 
shop on State street near 12th. In 1884 they removed their business to 231 
State street. Mr. Jones died in 1885, and Mr. Stebbins purchased his in- 
terest in the business. In 1892 he removed to the present location, 74 Van 
Buren street, and in 1S94 incorporated the S. J. Stebbins Company. 

40 



6 26 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2479. 

i L229 546 221 

ANN ELIZA STEBBINS s S"l<>"ion J. Stebbins 7 Bethuel Stebbins 6 Bethuel Stebbins & 

/ Prudence King 1'atience Hitchcock Mary Shapleigh 
4S 6 2 1 I 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Solomon Johnson Stebbins and Prudence King, born March 27, 
1M4. at .Morrisville, Jefferson County, New York; married December 30, 1869, 
to CLARK ALDEN COOLEY, born September 21, 1847, son of Charles Cooley 
and Clara Greene. 

2480. 

i 1242 553 

LUCENE AMANDA STEBBINS s - Mumm stebbins t Jalrus Stebbins e 

/ Mary M. Sherman Sally Crowel 
■2^1 4s 6 2 

Bethuel Stebbins 5 Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Shapleigh Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah ) 

daughter of Morton Stebbins and Mary Maria Sherman, born October 24, 
1838, at Westfield, Orleans County, Vermont; married March 27, 1862, to 
GEORGE H. WHITCOMB, born September 11, 1837, at Potton, Province 
Quebec, who was a son of Harvey Whitcomb and Mahala Lisco (or Sisco). 
Politics, Republican. Religion. Methodist. Residence, Northwood, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

1330. I. Dana Luke Whitcomb, born January 26, 1863; married June, 
1885, Emma Wroten. 

4331. II. Morton Stebbins Whitcomb, born May 20, 1864. 

1332. III. Lesley Sherman Whitcomb, born March 20, 1866; married Marie 
Edwards, June, 1894. 

4333. IV. George Eugene Whitcomb, born September 20, 1869; married 
November 25, 1896, Minnie Beckett. 

t ;; l V. Lucene Maria Whitcomb, born September 13, 1874; died Octo- 
ber 27, 1886. 
'. VI. Grace Lenore Whitcomb, born March 17. 1878. 

LUCENE A. STEBBINS WHITCOMB received a good education, and 
for several years previous to her marriage taught school. 

2499. 

i 1°53 555 

WILLIAM MOT STEBBINS 8 < Samuel Bishop Stebbins i Jesse Stebbins 6 

I Emily Freer Phebe Bishop 
48 6 2 

stebbins B Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 

Beulah Munn Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS X \ 
Sarah ( 

son of Samuel Bishop Stebbins and Emily Freer, born June 14, 1856, at Alma, 
Allegany County, New York; married January 15, 1883, to ALICE GALUTIA 






CHARLES ALBERT STBBBINS. 
No 1326. 



No. 1327. 
WALLACE JAY STEBBINS. 








IONES STEBBINS. 



N.i 1323 
ELSIE CAROLYN STEBBINS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 627 

MAPES, born April 2, 1859, at Scio, Allegany County, New York, who was a 
daughter of David Mapes and Prances Buehanon. Polities, Democrat. Resi- 
dence, Alma, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4336. I. Samuel Cartright, born .January 29, 1884. 

4337. II. William Henry, born May 29, 1891. 

4338. III. Leon, bom January 7, 1893. 

4339. IV. Mary Emily, bora April 18, 1897. 

4340. V. Kay. born January 21, 1899. 



2501. 

i 1 253 555 ' 

ALMA STEBBINS s Samuel Bishop Stebbins i Jesse Stebbins 6 Jesse stebbins 6 

I Emily Freer Phebe Bishop Benlah Munn 
48 6 2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Samuel Bishop Stebbins and Emily Freer, born March 25, 1861, 
at Alma, Allegany County. New York; married April 10, 1883, to JOHN 
RUTH, born November 22, I860, al Wellsville, Allegany County, New York, 
who was a son of John Ruth and Barbara Switzer. 

CHILDREN : 

4341. I. Edna Ruth, born June 6, 1885. 

4142. II. Emma Ruth, born September 29, 1891. 



2502. 

i 1253 555 ooo 

RUTH STEBBINS 8 -S Samuel Bishop Stebbins J Jesse Stebbins 6 Jesse Stebbins 5 

/ Kmily Freer Phebe Bishop Beulab Munn 
4S 2 11 
Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

son of Samuel Bishop Stebbins and Emily Freer, born June 22, 1862, at Alma, 
Allegany County, New York; married August 25, 1888, to PATRICK 
O'LOUGHLIN, born March 14, 1858, in Ireland, who was a son of Thomas 
O'Loughlin and Margaret Hellry. Politics, Democrat. Religion, Catholic. 
Residence, Alma, Allegany County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

Alma O'Loughlin, bom August 13, 1889. 
John S. O'Loughlin, born April 13, 1893. 
Thomas J. O'Loughlin, bora July 30, 1895. 
Hazel B. O'Loughlin, bora May 11, 1899. 



4343. 


I. 


4344. 


II. 


4345. 


III. 


4346. 


IV. 



628 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2503. 

1 254 555 222 

< j esse stebbins 7 Jesse Stebbins 6 Jesse Stebbins 5 
( Catharine Losey [*hebe Bishop Beulah Munn 
Is 6 2 1 ) 

Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah S 

son of Jesse M. Stebbins and Catharine Losey, born December 14, 1835, at 
Knit, units. Otsego County. New York; married January 6, 1857, at Bain- 
bridge, Chenango County, New York, to ELIZA A. PALMER, born March 7, 
1837, .it Unadilla, Otsego County, New York, who was a daughter of Levi 
Palmer and Sally Reed. Profession, physician. Residence, Morris, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4:147. I. Nellie, born July 15, 1858; married James W. Hine, D. D. S. 
4:548. II. Minnie A., born December 10. 1862; married Nelson H. Moore, 
D. D. S. 

CYRUS E. STEBBINS received a limited education in the common schools 
and a few terms at Gilbertsville Academy, also at a graded school in Clinton, 
Connecticut. About 1853 he commenced teaching in common and graded 

scl Is, which vocation he followed for a number of years, in the meantime 

reading medicine. In 1864 he graduated from the Medical Department of 
Buffalo University, since which time he has been in constant practice of Medi- 
cine and Surgery. At present he is on the staff of Physicians to the Thanks- 
giving Hospital located at Cooperstown, New York. Three terms in succes- 
sion he has been elected coroner of Otsego County, New York, serving nine 
j ears in that capacity. 



2509. 

< 1255 555 ' 

JOHN B. STEBBINS s \ Gilbert Stebbins t Jesse Stebbins c Jesse Stebbins 5 

I Mary Ann Baker Pheba Bishop Beulah Munn 
'-6 2 1 i 

Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins i ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Gilbert Stebbins and Mary Ann Baker, born probably at Butternuts, 
Otsego County, New York; married November 1, 1865, to MARION HELEN 
THOMPSON; died aged forty-eight years, at Butternuts, Otsego County, New 
York, who was a daughter of Asel L. Thompson. 



! 149. 1. .lames. 
1350. II. Marion. 



CHILDREN : 



2513. 



o*>o 



i 1 U.V.I .".",.""» 

LOUELLA STEBBINS s Henry Stebbins 7 Jesse Stebbins 6 Jesse Stebbins s 

( Polly Cox Pheba Bishop Beulah Munn 

48 6 2 1 i 

Thomas Stebbins 4 Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Henry L. Stebbins and Polly Cox. born August 27, 1857, at Una- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 629 

dilla, Otsego County, New York; married November 8, 1877, at Guilford, 
Chenango County, New York, to HOMER J, ANDERSON, born November 7, 
1859, at Guilford, Chenango County, New York, who was a son of George 
Anderson and Cornelia Moise. Occupation, boot and shoe dealer. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, Bainbridge, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4351. I. Jay L. Anderson, bom August 29, 1878. 

4352. II. Ray Anderson, born June 8, 1880; died Julv 25, 1884. 



2514. 

MARIA EDGERTON s HarrietDamom Betsey Stebbins 6 Jesse Stebbins 5 

( Urbin C. Edgerton Jonathan Damon Elizabeth Squires 
4s fl 2 1 , 

Thomas Stebbins * Samuel Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Mary Munn Abigail Brooks Hannah Wright Sarah t 

daughter of Harriet Damon and Urbin Curtis Edgerton, born October 9, 1S42 
at Rochester, New York; married December 11, 1866, at Jacksonville, Illinois, 
to Harrison Osborne Cassell, born October 6. 1839, at Jacksonville, Illinois. 
Residence, Jacksonville, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4353. I. Annie Cassell, born November 10, 1867 : married Charles E. Dick- 

son. 

4354. II. Grace Edgerton Cassell, born November 22, 1869; married Fred 

A. Mohr. 

4355. III. John Urbin Cassell. bom April 24, 1872. 

2520. 

CLARISSA STEBBINS s \ Daniel Stebbins 7 Joseph Stebbins 6 

/ Elizabeth Gerrish iKnapp) Long Eunice Brewer 
241 i',l 9 2 

Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton Mrah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Sarah S 

daughter of Dr. Daniel Stebbins and Elizabeth Gerrish Knapp Long, born 
January 19, 1823, at Northampton, Massachusetts; married September 26, 
1S49, at Northampton, Massachusetts, to HENRY LATHROP [No. 4579], 
born September 8, 1811, at West Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 
26, 1888, at Northampton, Massachusetts, who was a son of Dwight Lathrop 
and Lora Stebbins. Occupation, merchant. Residence, Savannah, Georgia. 

CHILDREN : 

4356. T. Henry Stebbins Lathrop, bom July 28, 1850: died May 14. 1853. 

4357. II. Joseph Dwight Lathrop. born October 11, 1851; died 1887 : un- 

married. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

4358. III. Clara Welles Lathrop, born May 22, 1853. Artist. Lives at 

Northampton. 
I 159 IV. Bessie Stebbins Lathrop, born November 8, 1854. 
1360. V. Charles Henry Lathrop, born January 19, 1858; died May 21, 

1859. 
4361. VI. Lucia Lathrop, born May 7, 1860. 

2524. 

i US.", 578 241 

EDWIN STEBBINS M ■ I'l-i'is s|h|,i, ins t Joseph Stebbins « Joseph Stebbins r. 

I Frances Dickinson Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins 

61 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [■ 

■ .1 1 'niton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Festus Stebbins and Frances Dickinson, born December 13, 1804, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died February 14, 1845, at New York, N. Y. ; mar- 
ried January 25, 1831, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to ELIZABETH RICH- 
ARDS; died December 21, 1854, at New York, N. Y. Occupation, jeweler. 
Resided a1 New York and Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

1362. I. Mary Frances, born September 9. 1833: died October 9, 1847. 

WILL OF EDWIN STEBBINS. 

In the name of God amen. I EDWIN STEBBINS do make this my last 
will. 1 direct that all my just debts be paid. I discharge my Brothers who 
may be indebted to me from all Claims I may have against them. I give to 
Father & Mother each the sum of $200 as a small token of my respect & affec- 
tion for them & I appoint as Executors Wm. Richards Benj. W. Clapp & my 
Brother Wm. Stebbins & to invest the proceeds of my Estate in Bonds secured 
by mortgage on real estate in the State of New York or Massachusetts, or of 
the United States — or the states of N York or Mass or the city of N. Y. for 
t!u lieiiclit of my dear wife Elizabeth — such a sum as added other amount as 

she may 1 ntitled under the will of her mother — supposed to be about 

-" as shall amount to the sum of $20,000 & after her death then one half 

shall be invested for my Daughter Mary Frances & the other half shall go 
to my Brothers & Sisters then invest for my daughter Mary Frances the fur- 
ther sum of $20,000 & I direct that a liberal allowance be made to enable my 
daughter to be educated in the best manner & if deemed advisable that she 

uld travel in foreign countries for the benefit of her health or for general 
improvement. 

In Witness whereof I 

EDWIN STEBBINS. 



have se1 my hand & Seal this 12th Feby. 1845. 



{.In... L. Mason 218 4th St. New York 
■las. R. Chilton, 263 Broadway, N. Y. 
Alex'r Rumrill Jr. 264 " " " 
N '"' recorded. Chas. McVean Surrogate. 





No. 2524. 
EDWIN STEBBIXS. 



No. 2527. 
JAMES STEBB1NS. 





CIIAH1 ' i i BBINS. 






No. 2501. 
MBS. SAKAII B, [NGBAIIAM LIICKEY, 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 631 

Articles of Copartnership May 1st, 1831, between EDWIN STEBBINS 
& (loo. C. Howe to carry on the Jewellers business at No. 146 Chatham St one 
door from Mulberry St partnership to continue as long as either may think 
proper, to have an equal Share in stock & fixtures. 

It is agreed that 4 notes dated May 1, 1831 for $200 each, 1st payable 2 
nios after date 2d 4 mos after date 3d 5 mos after date — 4th 6 mos — each 
payable to the order of Geo. C. Howe & made by the firm of Stebbins & Howe 
& to be paid out of the money rec'd by the firm — profits to be divided equally 
between the partners. The firm shall not endorse any paper & shall not loan 
out any money. 

Geo. C. Howe. 
Witness. EDWIN STEBBINS. 

Alex'r Rumrill Jr. 
May 1st, 1831. 

2525. 



MARY STEBBINS 8 \ f< 



1285 5T8 241 

Festus Stebbins 7 Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins s 

Frances Dickinson Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins 

61 9 2 1 J 

Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Festus Stebbins and Frances Dickinson, born April 17, 1807, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died May 31, 1897; married January 10, 1839, 
at Springfield, Massachusetts, as his third wife, HON. CHARLES STEARNS, 
horn November 15, 1788, at Lancaster, Massachusetts; died April 11, 1860, 
who was a son of EH Stearns and Mary Whitney. Occupation, mason and 
real estate dealer. Settled in Springfield. 

CHILDREN : 

4363. I. William Augustus Stearns, born February 7, 1844; died October 

3, 1845. 

2527. 

i 1285 ">7S -241 

JAMES STEBBINS s • '''si us si, i,i, ins t Joseph Stebbins o Joseph Stebbins 5 

I Frances Dickinson EunieeBrewer Mary Stol. bins 

61 9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l }- 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Festus Stebbins and Frances Dickinson, born July 17, 1811, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts ; died May 24, 1892, at Springfield, Massachusetts ; married 
May 20, 1857, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to EUNICE SYLVIA ALVORD, 
born June 10, 1829, at Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died June 
5, 1900, at Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Ebenezer Day 
Alvord and Hope Ashley. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Congregationalist. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4364. I. Sophia, born April 7, 1858; married George B. Joslyn.-f- 

4365. II. Mary Granger, born May 5, 1863; married Charles Brewster At- 

water.-y- 



632 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

JAMES STEBBIXS was born in a house on Main Street, near Clinton, 
where he spent his entire life. He tilled his ancestral acres on North Main 
Street until the advancing tide of population and business crowded him out. 
The '"home lot"' consisted of forty acres, running from Main Street west to the 
river, including about half of Hampden Park, all of which was owned by his 

mdfafcher. It also embraced some land on the east side of Main street and 
most of what is now Park Grove Cemetery, and various outside lots. 

In his boyhood the large field just west of the present County Truant 
School, was the only open field in that region, and was called "The Conti- 
nental Field" because it had been cleared to make barracks for the Continen- 
tal troops. 

MR. STEBBINS had in his possession the commission which one of his 
ancestors received nearly two hundred years ago, as ensign, and a musical 
clock made in London, believed to be more than two hundred years old. 

2528. 

. 1285 57^ °41 

CHARLES STEBBINS s ^ Festus Stebbins 7 Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 

/ Frances Dickinson Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins 
61 9 2 1 ) 

Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBIXS l V 
a Cotton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Festus Stebbins and Frances Dickinson, born September 3. 1813, at 
Springfield. Massachusetts: died April 13. 1900. at Brooklyn. New York: mar- 
ried March 1. 1S53. at New York. X. Y.. to MARY ANN GROYES. born July 
17. 1>27. at York. Yorkshire. England: died October 15. 1871. at Stanfordville, 
New York, who was a daughter of Dr. "William Groves and Mary Ann Robin- 
son. Occupation, merchant. Politics, Republican. Religion. Episcopalian. 
Resided at New Orleans, Louisiana -. New York. N. Y.. and Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4366. I. Charles Joseph, born March 30, 1854: married Frances Brooks 

Miles.-f 

4367. II. Edwin Robinson, born February 6, 1856: died February 7, 1864, 

at New York City. 

4368. in. Bulah Groves, born November 1, 1857; died January 4. 1860. at 

New Orleans. 

4369. IY. Florence Dickinson, born December 10. 1859: died August 1, 

1866, at Stanfordville, New York. 

4370. Y. Adelade Hartley, born October 14. 1862: died September 3. 1- 7 

at Stanfordville, New York. 
VI. Frances Elizabeth, born October 17. 1864: died September 14. 
1871, at Stanfordville. New York. 
12. VTI. Margaret Emma, born January 10. 1S67: died November 4. 1884 
at Brooklvn. New York. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 633 

2531. 

WILLIAM STEBBINS s Festus Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 6 Joseph stebbins 5 

incea Dickinson Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins 
61 9 2 I , 

Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Festus Stebbins and Prances Dickinson, born May 14. 1820, at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; died October or November) 14. 1876, at Springfield, 
Mass.: married February 28, 1850, at New York, N. Y.. to ELIZABETH 
TRBNOR ABRAHAM, born April 4. 1827; died May 16. 1852, at New York. 
Occupation, jeweller. Resided at New York and Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4373. I. Elizabeth Frances Dickinson, born March 27, 1852; married "Wil- 
liam P. Alexander. 



2533. 

RICHARD STEBBINS" ns7 seph Stebbins « Joseph Stebbins s 

Dickinson Eunice Brewer Mary Stebbins 
>;i o 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins * 'eph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

sen of Festus Stebbins and Frances Dickinson, born May 16, 1824. at Spring- 
field, Massachusetts; married .January 17. 1859. at Onawa. Monona County, 
Iowa, to MARY JANE BILLINGS, born November 23, 1836, at Barnard. 
Windsor County, Vermont, who was a daughter of Gideon Billings and Hannah 
Stearns Kenney. Profession, physician. Politics, Republican. Resided at 
Springfield, Massachusetts. Onawa. Iowa, and Omaha. Nebraska. 

CHILDREN : 

4374. I. Maria Louisa, born December 10. 1859 ; married Frederick N. Con- 
ner. 
4175. II. Theodore, born April 23, 1865; married Gertrude Lawrice Ellis. 

RICHARD STEBBINS graduated from Harvard College in the class of 
1846. He then studied medicine in the Medical School of Harvard, and later 
at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, from which in- 
stitution he was graduated in 1850. Hi- medical studies were continued in 
Paris and Vienna in 1851-3. Returning to this country, he practiced medicine 
in New York City between intervals of travels in the south and southwest 
until October. 1857, when he removed to Nebraska. In the spring of 1858 
DR. STEBBINS located in Onawa. Monona County. Iowa, where he engaged 
in the practice of his profession. In 1859 he was elected the first mayor of 
Onawa. On November 25, 1864, he was commissioned United States Surgeon 
of the board of enrollment of the 6th district of Iowa. 

In 1885, bavin? retired from the practice of medicine, he removed from 
Onawa, Iowa, to Omaha. Nebraska, where he now resides. 



634 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 



2556. 



■( Samuel Bi 
I Sally War 



1292 
Buekminster Stebbins 1 
rner 
61 9 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

Uebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester 



580 
Gad Stebbins e 
Sarah Buekminster 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



MARY STEBBINS 

243 

Joseph Stebbins "• 

Marj Sum. ins 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l [ 

Sarah ) 

daughter of Samuel Buekminster Stebbins and Sally Warner, born June 20, 
L807; married WILLIAM HAMILTON. 

CHILDREN : 

1376. 1. Susan A. Hamilton, born December 25, 1846; married Cleveland 
Hobart.+ 

2557. 



241 
Joseph Stebbins 5 
Mary Stebbins 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



1292 
Samuel B 
( Sally Warner 
61 9 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 

[tebecea f niton Sarah Dorchester 

I 

i 



580 
Gad Stebbins e 
Sarah Buckmli 
2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



son of Samuel Buekminster Stebbins and Sally Warner, born August 
died April 6, 1872; married December 21, 1842, to ARLINA MANN. 
a1 Chester, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 



7, 1808; 
Resided 



4:;77. I. Harriet, born August 15, 1844; died July 7, 1861. 
4378. II. Mary Frances, born September 1, 1S47 ; married September. 1867, 
William Carsner. 



2559. 



ALFRED STEBBINS s ! Samuel Buckminsi 



/ Sally Warner 
61 

.Insrph Stebbins 4 
Rebl ■■<■;( i 'niton 



Joseph Stebbins 3 
Sarah Dorchester 



580 
Gad Stebbins « 
Sarah Buekminster 

2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



Stebbins 5 
Mary Stebbins 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l 

Sarah \ 

son of Samuel Buekminster Stebbins and Sally Warner, born June 11, 1812; 
died July 15, 1887; married November 27, 1848, at Rosedale, New York, to 
EMILY WHEELOCK; died August, 1S55, who was a daughter of Charles 
Wheelock; married second, 1859, to LUCILLA S. WHEELOCK. Occupation, 
principal of high school. 

CHILDREN: 

1379. I. Emily Antoinette, born November 23, 18'51 ; married William Perry 
Northrop.-f- 

ALFRED STEBBINS was graduated from Amherst College. For many 
he conducted a private school at Irvington-on-theJ^udson, and was very 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 635 

successful. In 1865 he gave up the school, and with his daughter, went abroad 
where they remained five years. In 1870. he became assistant professor of 
modern languages at Cornell University. 



2560. 



12:>J 



"I 



BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STEBBINS s \ samu 

I Esther Ladd 

580 -11 61 9 

GadStebbinsS Joseph Stebblns 5 Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 

Sarah Buekminster Mar; Stebblns Uebeeca Colton Sarah Dorchester 

2 1 
Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 
Hannah Wright Sarah 

son of Samuel Buekminster Stebbins and Esther Ladd, born March 19, 1815 
or 1816 . at Chester. Hampden County. .Massachusetts; died February, 1875 
(or February 26, 1877), at New Haven, Connecticut (or Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts 1 ; married May 11. 1836, at Chester. Hampden County, Massachusetts, 
to ABIGAIL RELIEF WILCOX, born March 5, 1815. at Chester, Massachu- 
setts; died January 21, 1839, at Chester, Massachusetts, who was a daughter 
of Asa Wilcox. He was married second, November 14. 1889. at Chester, Hamp- 
den County. Massachusetts, to SARAH M. CLARK; died October 3, 1849, 
aged 34 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, daughter of Chester Clark and 
Sally Cannon. He was married third. March 26, 1850 (T. R.), at South Wil- 
braham. Massachusetts, to A.MA ANN BREARD, born April 6, 1828, at Oxford, 
Massachusetts; died April 30, 1892, at Springfield, Massachusetts, daughter 
of Nicholas Breard and Eunice Harwood. 

CHILDREN"; 

4380. I. Franklin Monroe, born June 7. 1837; married Mary Ellen 

Mills 
1381 II. Abigal Wilcox, born Januarj 5, 1839; died September 6, 1839. 

1382. III. Edgar Buekminster, bom August 20, 1840; married May Jean- 

ette Barney. + 
4383. IV. Josephine Louis.', born November 2, 1844 (T. R. I ; died August 

22. 1848 T. R 
V. Charles William, born December 26, 1847 (T. R.) ; married first, 

Mary Sophia Hitchcock; married second, Annie Hastings; 

married third. Mary Stuart. 

By third wife: 

1:385. VI. Sarah Emma Josephine, born May 30, 185:-! (T. R.) ; married 

Daniel Webster Mellen 
4385a. VII. Louis Joseph, born October 7. 1863; died October 11, 1863. 
1385b. VIII. Lucy .Marion, born October 7. 1863: died October 24, 1863. 

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STEBBINS lived in Chester, Massachusetts, until 
1841, where, in addition to Harming, he was engaged in the manufacture of 
furniture, until the factory was burned. About the year 1842. he removed to 
South Wilbraham. where he engaged in farming until 1850. 



636 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

At this time he was taken with a severe attack of California gold fever 
and went to California by way of the Isthmus, returning the same way in 
1851, no worse off than when he started. Soon after his return from Califor- 
nia he disposed of his farm, and from that time until his death was employed 
in some kind of mechanical work. For some time during and after the Civil 
War he was employed in the Springfield Armory and after that superintended 
the construction of iron bridges in different parts of Massachusetts and Con- 
necticut. 

2561. 

i r.::>.: 580 241 

SARAH B. INGRAHAM s -Deborah Stebbins 7 Cad Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 5 

I Ira Ingraham Sarah Duckminster Mary Stebbins 

61 9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 } 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Deborah W. Stebbins and Ira Ingraham, born June 11, 1823, at 
Orwell, Addison County, Vermont; married March 20, 1851, at Geneva, Seneea 
County, New York, to YATES HICKEY, born October 19, 1823, at Phelps, 
Ontario County, New York; died November 1, 1897, at Arlington, Hudson 
County, New Jersey, who was a son of George Hickey and Susan Smith. Pro- 
fession, clergyman. Polities, Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, 
Athens, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4 186. I. Arthur Pen Hickey, born February 20, 1852; died June 14, 1869. 
1387. II. Edward Hickey, born February 13, 1853; married Eliza Hard- 

ing.+ 
-TINS. III. Samuel Ingraham Hickey, born March 13, 1855; married Kather- 

ine Boggs.-|- 

4389. IV. Richard Stebbins Hickey, born September 14. 1857; married Ada 

De Witt.+ 

4390. V. Sarah Hickey, born April 17, 1864; died October 2, 1864. 

4391. VI. Zulma Hickey, born July 21, 1865; unmarried. 

2562. 

CHARLES MERRICK STEBBINS s \ Charles Stebbins t Gad Stebbins 6 

( Julia Emily Pease Sarah Buckminster 

-11 61 9 2 

Joseph Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah ( 

son of Charles Stebbins and Julia Ann Pease, born March 11, 1829. at Hamp- 
den. Geauga County, Ohio; married June 29, 1854, near Farmington, St. 
icois County, Missouri, to MOSA EDWA HENDERSON, born 1831, at 
Apple Creek, Missouri; died .Imie 29, 1869, at Hartsdale, New York, who was 
a daughter of Cyrus Henderson and Jane Harris. Resided at St. Louis. Mis- 
souri, and Hartsdale, Westchester County. New York. 





No. -■:.<', I 
HOMER PEASE STEBBINS. 



SAKA1I E. (KINNEY) STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 2564. 












hb ^h 




^ 





L 



i(! I HUM EI! ['EASE STEBBINS. 



No. 2502. 
CHARLES MERRICK STEBBINS. 



4393. 


II. 


4394. 


III. 




IV. 


' ■• 


V. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 637 

CHILDREN: 

1392. ! Dora. :■ 1. 1856; married first. John Jacob Heleker; 

married second. Alexander Ramsey Thompson, -j- [See 

Addenda. 

Fannie, born January 2, 1859; dead. 
Birdie, born September IS, 18(15. 
Grace, born September 18, 1865; unmarried. 

Charles Henderson, born December 20, 1866: married Annie 
Laura Gillette. 

CHARLES MERRICK STEBBINS and his brother George were appren- 
ticed to Benjamin Franklin Smead, who had established a weekly paper in 
Manhattan, receiving for the first year their board and washing and $2.50 
per month. In order to reach the "case" .uid learn to "set type" they were 
compelled to stand en empty type boxes. Early in 1840 Mr. Smead died and 
a butcher attempted to carry on the business, but soon gave it up. CHARLES 
then went to work in a printing office in Maumee City. In the fall of 1841 he 
and his brother George were sent to Lyons, X. Y.. to stay with their uncle, 
Rev. Ira Ingraham, who undertook to see that they should receive an educa- 
tion. The boys mad.- the trip to Buffalo on a steamer and from there to 
Lyons on a canal boat. Some months after reaching Lyons CHARLES went 
to live with the family of .Mr. Taft, a deacon in his uncle's church. .Mrs. Taft 
seemed to consider him too high minded, and in order to curb his pride set 
him to washing dishes and mopping floors. Naturally a boy rebels against 
being compelled to do a woman's work and he felt it all the more keenly 
because there were in the Taft family several daughters and a son about 
his own age, who were uol required to do such work. He next went to work 
in the printing office of Morley & Cole, and from there went to live with the 
family id' Mr. Harrington, whose wife thought she would like to adopt him: 
but. finding in him a boj too hard to manage, they were very glad to let him 
go home with Rev. John A. Murray, of Geneva. He went to Geneva with the 

understanding that he was to take cai f the horse and cow, make the fires, 

and do all he possibly could nights and mornings, in consideration for which 
he was to receive his board and clothes and was to be allowed the privilege 
<u' attending school in the middle of the day. The principal of the Union 
school to which he went. Mr. Isaac Swift, was the greatest benefactor the boy 
ever had. Finding that he was anxious to learn. Mr. Swift offered to take 
him into his family, where he would have much greater opportunities for 
study than at Mr. Murray's, and the offer was gladly accepted. He was put 
into advanced classes, where he was forced to study hard. Mr. Swift helping 
him at home, in order to catch up with those who had had greater advantages, 
consequently he improved very rapidly. There was but one class in the school 
studying Latin and they were reading Virgil. One can imagine the efforts 
he was obliged to make in order to master the Latin grammar and at the 
same time keep up with the rest of the class in translating the Aeneid. How- 
ever, he was more fond of mathematics than of the classics, and soon out- 
stripped all others in arithmetic, algebra and geometry. At the age of fifteen 



638 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

he was prepared for college and on account of being the best scholar in the 
school was entitled to a scholarship in Geneva (now Hobart) College. Their 
rules, however, did not allow one to enter under the age of sixteen, therefore 
he was obliged to wait a year. To fill up this gap Mr. Swift proposed that 
he should act as his assistant at a very moderate salary, so he was installed 
in a little room adjoining that of Mr. Swift and was given all the advanced 
classes. At the age of sixteen he entered Geneva College, of which Benjamin 
Hale was president, and immediately took his place at the head of his class. 
Saving but little money he was forced to resort to the most rigid economy 
in order to maintain himself and buy the necessary books. At the end of the 
first term in his sophomore year, being very short of funds, he found it neces- 
sary to earn some money. He obtained employment in the office of Mr. John 
C. Merrill, who was then publishing a daily paper and doing a general job 
printing business in Auburn, N. Y. He gave up this position in time to return 
to Geneva at the beginning of the next term in college, where a bitter disap- 
pointment awaited him. A young man from New York City (now Bishop 
Paret, of Maryland) who had had superior advantages had during his absence 
taken his place at the head of the class and had shown himself able to keep 
at the head. At the end of the term, being out of money, discouraged, and 
broken down in health from not having had sufficiently nourishing food, MR. 
STEBBINS; gave up the struggle and left college. At that time this seemed 
to him the destruction of all his prospects in life, but in later years he con- 
cluded that it was the best thing that ever happened to him, since it sent 
him out into the world. He bought a recipe for making a chemical soap with 
which to take grease spots from clothing, and having made up a batch he 
started west on foot, peddling the soap in little cakes at a York shilling 
apiece. He visited Niagara Falls on his way home and not having had much 
success in selling his soap, he reached Buffalo, tired and out of money, but 
here fortune favored him, for one of the first persons he met was Benjamin 
Hale, Jr., sou of the president of Geneva College, who lent him two dollars, 
with which he secured deck passage to Sandusky and thus escaped a long, 
weary trudge up the shore of Lake Erie. He made the rest of his journey on 
foot. The care of his mother and young brother and sister devolved mainly 
on him, so the need of economy was as great as before. As soon as he could 
anything to do, he went to w 7 ork. His first job was cutting and shocking 
corn. As he knew nothing about the business the first high wind blew the 
corn down, which fact he learned some time after he had received his pay for 
the work. After that he went to work on a machine for drilling wells in 
rock. As soon as possible he rented a house for his mother and bought her a 
loom, with which she thought she could earn her own living. Early in the 
winter lie obtained a position in a country store as clerk, receiving six dollars 
per month and his board. In 1848 a telegraph line was completed from Buffalo 
to Detroit and an office was opened at Milan, which was then an important 
point tor shipping wheat and other grain. Hearing that telegraph operators 
were in demand, MR. STEBBINS took advantage of the first holiday, July 
4, 1848, walked to Milan and bargained with the operator, Mr. J. H. "Wade, 
who afterward became president of the "Western Union Telegraph Company. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 639 

to teach him telegraphy, at which he began about the first of August. He 
worked night and day and made rapid progress, being able in about three 
weeks to send and receive dispatches about as well as his teacher. This 
proved very fortunate for both, as just at this time (MR. STEBBINS had 
been studying it seventeen days Mr. Wade was called to Michigan by the ill- 
ness of his wife, and was able to leave his pupil in charge of the office. He 
transacted all the business to the entire satisfaction of the company, and on 
Mr. Wade's return he was given charge of the office which had just been 
opened a1 Maumee City. In ' ►ctober he, being considered a first class operator, 
was promoted and placed in charge of the office in Sandusky City, receiving 
the then munificent salary of $3.">0 per year. Col. Speed, president of the 
company, was so well satisfied with his efforts that he voluntarily allowed 
this salary to date from the date on which he had taken Mr. Wade's place at 
Milan. Through the exercise of great economy while at Sandusky, MR. 
STEBBINS laid the foundation of a fortune. Tie put his savings into half 
dollars and piled them up in the office eloek. When these amounted to some- 
thing over one hundred dollars he bought a land warrant for one hundred 
and sixtj acres of land, which his brother George located for him in Illinois. 
not far from Rockford. Not many years afterward a railroad was built 

(dose to this land and he sold it for five thousand dollars. Col. Sp I and 

Mr. Wade completed a telegraph line from Cleveland to Cincinnati and gave 
MR, STEBBINS tin- position of chief operator in the Cincinnati office at a 
salary of seven hundred dollars per year. He made the trip from Sandusky 
to Cleveland by boat and from there to Cincinnati by stage, opening some 
of the offices and installing the operators, and seeing that everything was in 
proper order. They had invented and used in the construction of this line 
a new kind of insulator which, as was discovered on trial, did not insulate. 
The line worked spasmodically until the spring of 1850, when operations 
were suspended until a new insulator could he provided. Instead of being 
paid at the rate of seven hundred dollars per year. MR. STEBBINS was 
obliged to settle for his winter's work at the rate of about three hundred 
dollars, which, as living expenses were very high, left him scarcely 
anything ahead. He accepted a position in Portsmouth. Ohio, and later in 
the summer returned to Cincinnati. Soon afterward he was made inspector 
between Pittsburg and Cincinnati, it being his duty to go over the line with 
a wagon, carrying insulators, wires, and everything necessary for making 
repairs. He returned to Cincinnati as chief operator on the Morse line. The 
confinement of an office did not agree with him, so he decided to visit his 
brother George, who was living in Illinois. After remaining with his brother 
a short time he returned to Cincinnati and resumed his place in the telegraph 
office. The next spring he accepted a position on a new line from Louisville 
to New Orleans, which was managed by T. C. H. Smith. He took passage on 
a steamer for New Orleans, hut landed at Vicksburg instead of going to New 
Orleans as he had intended. After several weeks had passed, not havincr 
been assigned to regular duty and not liking the prospect of having to keep 
a line in order in that sultry, swampy region, he accepted a position with 
the line running from St. Louis to Nashville, of which Mr. T. P. Shaffner 



640 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

was president, and was assigned to duty in the St. Louis office. In the fall 
the line was extended to St. Joseph and MR. STEBBINS was given the super- 
intendeney of that section at a salary of seventy-five dollars per month and 
all expenses. He resigned this position, and as he still retained a strong liking 
for the printing business he was induced to join Mr. W. H. Lapham in the 
purchase of the Milan Free Press. He sold out his interest in this and with 
Mr. H. Watkin, established a job printing office in Cincinnati, and succeeded 
in working up a good business. He was again persuaded to accept the super- 
Lntendency of the telegraph line from St. Louis to St. Joseph and accordingly 
located at Booneville. In 1857 he bought the stock of Mr. Veitch, president 
of the company, and was elected president in his stead. He afterward sold 
the majority of his stock to the "Western Union Company, whose competition 
he was not able to cope with, but still remained at the head of the company. 
About this time the civil war occurred and though he suffered losses MR. 
STEBBINS saved enough property from the wreck to enable him to start 
again. He removed North and as Congress had granted a subsidy of $40,000 
per annum for ten years to the company which should construct and operate 
a line to California, MR. STEBBINS and the Western Union Company agreed 
to build it from Brownville, Nebraska, to Julesburg, the Western Union 
Company to build it from Julesburg to Ogden and a California company to 
build it the rest of the way. MR. STEBBINS finally sold out all of his stock 
in the company and devoted himself to the grocery business established by 
him and his brother, W. R. Stebbins, at Atchison, Kansas. He formed a part- 
nership with H. M. Porter to run ox and mule trains for the transportation 
of freight overland to Denver. This proved so successful that they estab- 
lished a wholesale grocery business in Denver. They soon disposed of their 
ox and mule trains and concentrated all their efforts in the wholesale grocery 
business, MR. STEBBINS going to New York to live in order to make pur- 
chases for the firm. As soon as he could leave his business he went to Europe 
in order that his children might learn some foreign languages, sailing No- 
vember, 1S65. Leaving his family at Blois, he returned to America, expecting 
soon to rejoin his family in Europe. On account of business he was unable 
to return, so his family came back to America the next year. In 1872 he 
inade another trip to Em-ope, taking with him his two younger children. 
Most of the time was spent in Prance, Italy, and Switzerland. In 1874 the 
exigencies of business compelled his return to America. In 1881 the way 
seemed clear for him to spend a term of years in Europe. He had always had 
a desire to learn various languages with the ultimate object of founding a 
school where young people having a desire for travel might have the oppor- 
tunity of learning foreign languages free of cost, or rather by paying their 
expenses with their daily labor. With this end in view he undertook to learn 
Italian, French, German, and Spanish, in order to lie able to judge of the 
ability of the teachers whom he should employ in his school. His idea was to 
begin with a small number of young men and women and experiment a year or 
two before erecting permanent buildings for the school. He sent to Italy 
for a teacher, and in the winter of 1889-90 published a short notice of the 
project in about three thousand newspapers, besides sending out prospectuses 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 641 

great number of people; bu1 to his surprise the applicants for free educa- 
tion were so few that his plans were frustrated. He next took up the idea 
of founding an Orphans' Home, and has taken quite a number of orphans to 
his farm at Hartsdale, X. Y. He takes great pleasure in providing for the 
comfort and happiness of his little charges, with the full intention of leaving 
tlie greater portion of his estate tor tin- founding of an Orphans' Home in 
Colorado, where tin' '_m-.m1.-i- pari of his property is located. MR. STEBBINS 
is the author of a hook entitled "The New and True Religion," in which he 
sets forth his id. -a of what constitutes trie m. His version of the Golden 

liui.- is, "Enjoy lit'.- all you .-an without abridging the right of another to his 
enjoyment." In this book he adv; >me interesting and worthy argu- 

ments. 

2563. 
GEORGE INGRAHAM STEBBINS-- ; sSwubins; Gad stebbiw a 

Sarab liu.-kuiinster 
_• 1 1 2 

Joseph Stebbli Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Mar ~{T .rib Wright 

1 / 

l:<>\\ LAND STEBBINS i - 

Sarab ) 

son of Charles Stebb mily Pease, born May 29, L830; died No- 

vember 11. 1877, at Denver, Colorado; married November 1:'. 1853, at Peca- 
tonica, Winnebago County, Illinois, to AURORA COCHRAN, born August 

19, . at Pleasant, I. a Porte County, Indiana, lb- married second, LUCY 

SI MMERS, who died 1879, al Denver ado. Occupation, printer. Poli- 

Republican. R t Den\ er, < 'olora 

CHILDREN: 

Carrie Julia, born September 9, 1855; died .Inn..' 9, 1869. 

Cora Lula, born October 17. 1856; died December :i. 1S90. 

chares Cochran, bom June 6, 1858; died February, 1887. 

Carlile Eldridge, bora November 19 ; ~- 
By second wife: 
4-hU. V. George I-'., born October 30. 1873; unmarried. 



2564. 

i 1204 580 241 

HOMER PEASE STEBBINS" GadStebbinse i Si.i,i)ins5 

rah Buckminster Mary Stebblns 

HI 9 2 1 i 

Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS i [ 

iton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ■ \ 

sou of Charles Stebbins and Julia Emily Pease, born October 29, 1831, at 
( 'liar. Lei. Geauga County. Ohio: married October 22, 1862. at Oberlin, Lorain 
iinty, Chi... to SARAH ELIZABETH KINNEY, born June 15, 1839, at 
Oberlin, Ohio, who was a daughter of Daniel B. Kinney and Betsey Mathews. 
Occupation, printer, editor, real estate dealer, and merchant. Politics, Re- 
publican. In religion, Congregationalist. Residence, Atchison. Kansas. 

41 





I. 


4398. 


II. 




III. 


HDD. 


IV. 



642 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

4402. I. Albert Howard, born October 5, 1863 ; married Lottie Trndall.+ 

4403. II. Fanny, born October 19, 1866. 

4404. III. Rose, born January 23, 1869 ; died February 22, 1869. 
440;"). IV. Lulu, born January 23, 1871 ; married George S. Diven.+ 

4406. V. Alice Bessie, born June 13, 1873. 

4407. VI. diaries Mathews, born January 17, 1876 ; married Lydia Harm- 

ston.-|- 

4408. VII. Herbert Paul, born June S, 1879. 

4409. VIII. Silas Ray, born July 19, 1881. 

HOMER PEASE STEBBINS gives the following recollections: "My 
father was. I believe, a rather early and continuous wanderer, more or less 
homeless, and his children have been little if any better, perhaps worse. 

Four of us boys were born in Granger County, Ohio, and in 1836 moved 
to Manhattan, near Toledo, then surrounded by the great Black Swamp of 
thick timber and rich soil. We were soon scattered about — some, when hardly 
ten years old, at work for our board while attending the three months a year 
public school. My two older brothers began work in a printing office, when 
the older one was less than eleven years of age. 

In May, 1846, before I was fifteen years old, I went alone by lake boat and 
canal from Toledo to Lyons, then on foot to Geneva, New York, to learn the 
printing business in the office where my brother George was at work; while 
Charles was attending Geneva College, now Hobart. I worked there nearly 
three years. Charles left in about a year, not completing his college course, 
and George left a year later. 

In the spring of 1849 I went by cars to Buffalo and by boat to Sandusky, 
where my two brothers then were, my mother being twenty-five or thirty 
miles back in the country. After working at printing and at various kinds 
of employment for over a year, I went to Wisconsin to drill wells in the rock 
that underlies much of the southwestern part of that state, and also to help 
ventilate them, drilled down into the "drifts" in the mining region near 
Galena, seeing some rough life in those lead regions. 

In the early fall of 1851 I returned to Ohio, and again earned some money 
in the printing business, to help support my mother, giving all I possessed at 
the age of twenty-one and then, earning more money for a few months, began 
studying at Oberlin. Going there in August, 1853, I stayed to complete a six 
years' course, the only one in the family graduating from any such institu- 
tion. These years had no rest for me, since I usually set type two or three 
hours every day, recited three hours and studied six hours or more. After 
two or three years study I was given classes to teach for two hours a day, 
at the low rate of eighteen and three-fourths cents an hour. 

After graduating in 1859, I came out and earned a little money in Leaven- 
worth. Kansas; borrowed more of my brother and early in the following 
sprint: went over to Enrope with a companion, yet was traveling alone several 
months. 

After our tramp up into Scotland and over to Hamburg from Edinburgh 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 643 

and a summer's stay in Berlin, we made a sojourn of nearly six months in 
Paris, the fall and winter of 1860-61. We crossed the ocean while the Chi- 
cago convention was in session; but in Scotland all interest seemed to be 
centered in the Heenan and Saver fighl and not in the work to be dune at 
that great convention. 

Excepl aboul one hundred and fifty miles by ears, I went on foot (alone 
many days on the way) from Paris to Genoa, over and through the deep 
snows of the -Inras and the Alps, visiting Rome, Naples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, 
Pisa and Florence; then across to Bologna, Ferrara, Padua, Venice, Verona 
and Milan: over the Simplon to Brieg, Lausanne, Bern, Fribourg and Basel; 
to Paris by rail; to London, Liverpool, and home, by the skin of my teeth 
and the most rigid economy. 

During parts of the years 1862 and 1863 I edited and managed the Me- 
dina Ohio) Gazette, and for two years, ending August, 1866, edited and 
printed the sis column Union Sentinel at Hiawatha. Kansas, not paying out 
one dollar for help of any kind. I have been connected with various other 
papers and work." 

2565. 

WILLIAM ROSCOE STEBBINS 8 \ Charles Stebbins 7 r.ad Stebbins a 

a Emllj Pease Sarah Buckminster 
241 61 9 2 

Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Stebbins ecca Colton ' ester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ' 

Sarah > 

of Charles Stebbins and Julia Emily Pease, horn August 16, 1833, at Char- 
don. Geauga County, Ohio; married January ; l. 1860, at Monroeville, Huron 

nty, Ohio, to HELEN ADSIT, born 1838, a1 Mom ville, Huron County. 

Ohio, who was a daughter of Alva Adsit. Occupation, hanker. Resided at 
Atchison. Kansas; Cheyenne and Deadwood, Dakota, and Victor, Colorado 
(1900). 

CHILDREN : 

1410. I. Walter A., horn July 22, 1864; married Bertha O. Metcalf. 

1111. II. Kitty .1. 

4 111'. III. Paul P. 

4413. IV. Florence H. 

4414. V. R. Clare. 

WILLIAM ROSCOE STEBBINS and his brother Charles were engaged 
in building the Missouri & Western Telegraph Line, which in 1861-2. was 
absorbed by the Western Union. In 1864-5 MR. STEBBINS was engaged in 
the grocery and freighting business from the Missouri River to Salt Lake. 
In 1876 he started the banking firm of Stebbins, Post & Company, in Chey- 
enne, Wyoming, and in 1878 started the Merchants' National Bank of Dead- 
wood, South Dakota. Since then he has been extensively engaged in the 
banking business in those states and Montana. 



644 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2567. 

i 1294 580 

HENRY ALFRED STEBBINS 8 \ Charles Stebbins 7 Gad Stebbins a 

/ Julia Emily Tease Sarah Buckminster 
-'41 61 9 2 

Joseph Stebbins B Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 J 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

son of Charles Stebbins and Julia Emily Pease, born January 28, 1844, at 
Manhattan, now a part of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; married October 7, 
1879, at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, to CLARA B. SELLON, born 
December 13, 1858, at Shiawasee, Michigan, who was a daughter of Col. W. R. 

Sellon and Alma S. . Occupation, church recorder. Residence, Lamoni, 

Decatur County, Iowa. 

CHILDREN : 

4415. I. Helen Vivien, born July 4. 1880; died January 25, 1892. 

4416. II. Ruth Emily, born July 10, 1888; died July 3, 1889. 

4417. III. Alfreda, born March 11, 1899; died September 7. 1899. 

HENRY ALFRED STEBBINS, with his mother and her family removed 
from Lorain County. Ohio, to Rock County, Wisconsin, in April, 1851, when 
he was but seven years of age. They made the trip by way of the lakes from 
Cleveland to Milwaukee, thence by team to Newark, four miles northwest 
of Beloit. He lived in and near Beloit until December, 1856, when the family 
removed to Pecatonica, Illinois. There he went to school, and was also em- 
ployed as a clerk ill some of the stores, and partially learned the trade of 
wagonmaker. 

On Augusl 5, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, 74th Illinois Volunteer In- 
fantry, in which he held the rank of Corporal. His subsequent experiences, 
as related by himself, were as follows: 

"After camping at Rockford over a month we went south, arriving in 
Louisville, Kentucky, on the night of September 30, 1862, passing over the 
pontoon bridge by moonlight. We camped in the streets and vacant lots, 
perhaps a hundred thousand within and without the city. The next day at 

-. we started on the march after General Bragg and his army. Our divi- 
sion (commanded by General Mitchell) was with the force that advanced on 
the Bardstown road. On three other roads moved other divisions, and through 
the heat and deep dust marched what seemed endless lines of infantry, cav- 
alry, artillery, ambulances, provision and baggage wagons, etc. To men from 
the north the heat seemed like that of mid-summer, and even to the natives it 
was severe, as also a drouth had continued long. To show what the march 
was I quote from the correspondent of the Louisville Journal of October 12, 
1862. lie wrote: 'Our army has marched through a country that has af- 
forded hut little water for either man or beast. Rivers and creek's are dried 
up, for there has been no rain for many weeks. For seventy miles I saw no 
running water excepting a little trickling over the gravel near Bloomfield. In 
the lowest places, in the beds of streams, were pools of impure water that 
smelled and tasted of the ordure of the cattle. Our horses and mules rushed 











Nil. LT.r.T 
lli:\i;v ALFIiED STEBBINS, 




No. 2G01. 
NATHAN" SYLVESTER STEBBINS 

AMi WIFE. 




" I ■ I I 'I 'Ni i: OF No lt, in. II u; ,\M WILSON STEBBIXF 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 645 

in frantic haste to drink it, and, after they had done stirring it, where the 
shallow pools were rocky, the soldiers filled their canteens, even far into the 
night, and then carried it two or three miles to camp. Where there was gravel 
the poor fellows dug holes with their hands, and a long dark line of them 
waited patiently through the night for their turn to fill their cantons. * * • 
In this march of two great armies over the same road the horrors of thirst 
wen- aggravated by the conditions. Each column of troops could be traced 
miles away by the clouds of dust high in the air, and it was instep deep to the 
infantry. Day and night there was a living stream, the front moving on by 
and the rear that camped by day coming up at night. Men and horses 
choked and strangled, and no relief of rain or water to cheek the suffering; 
it was dust. dust, everywhere. It was like a horrid nightmare. * * * It is 
over now. hut I have the recollection of it that will last me to my grave.' 

The writer of the above article failed to mention that many of us had 
rubber tubes to which were attached pieces of pumice stone, and these we put 
down into the mud holes and through them sucked the warm and filthy water 
until the mud became so thick it had to lie scraped off before we could suck 
up more. Sufficient to say thai the days were hot hut the night were very 
cold, and. as nearly all the blankets and knapsacks had been left at Louisville 
as impediments to a hasty march, we suffered one extreme by day and the 
other by night, with only blouses and light other clothing, and no tents. 

< fn the Mh Bragg and his army engaged us in battle near Perryville, 
Kentucky, and several thousand men fell on either side. We won on the 
right wing and, they on the left, but that night and the next day they re- 
nted towards tin Cumberland mountains. Our army continued towards 
Xashville and the next real battle was that of Stone River. Hut marching 
was more deadly than battle to the untried volunteers, under such cireum- 
ices. Some days only sixteen or eighteen men of a company were march- 
their order, the rest were straggling perhaps miles behind, and having 
to bring up in the night. Dysentery and other diseases set in soon, so that 

within two nths there died from my own company fifteen men. some of 

them who never knew sickness when at home, ami who had jested at the idea 

of not enduring the march. The sixteenth man was killed at Stone River. 

With others the strength and powers of endurance gave way within a few 

months, and the hospitals took them in until they died, or, by the slow process 

of examination and discharge, tiny were sent home. The latter was the 

It with mi', and 1 returned to Pecatonica in the spring of 1863. For many 

;itlis ! was unable to work' any, ami for years it seemed like a living death, 

in continued illness and weakness, so that 1 often welcomed the thought of 

ay. However. 1 began to work at my trade in 1864 and did more or 

L868, for some time in Wisconsin and then in Atchison. Kansas. 

Likewise. I clerked in a drug store in Pecatonica for some months. 

While in the army I had become deeply impressed with the idea of a 
are life to lie prepared for. and had prayed that I might find the right way 
and walk in it. On my return home I sought for and. after various experi- 
ences, found it where I had least expected. I became convinced that the 
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ held the most divine doctrine, and I 
united with it. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Becoming satisfied that it was my highest duty I entered the ministry. 
and in April, 1868, began my labors in Michigan. In 1869 my work was in 
Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 1870 I became presiding elder over the North- 
ern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin district, occupying that office till April, 
1876, when 1 was chosen as one of the board of publication and as assistant 
editor of the official paper of the Church, which was then published at Piano. 
Illinois. This place I held until October, 1880, when I removed to Lamoni, 
Decatur County, Iowa. 

In April. 1874, I was chosen as General Church Recorder, which position 
I still retain: and in 1875 I was chosen as Church Secretary, in which capacity 
I served until 1896. In 187") I was selected as one of the three bishops over 
the financial affairs of the church, and served until 1882. Have also served 
in other capacities, besides traveling and preaching in Illinois. Wisconsin, 
Iowa. .Missouri, Kansas. Michigan. Minnesota, Texas, California. Colorado 
and Utah, principally in the first four states. During seven years was presid- 

elder over Decatur district, being portions of southern Iowa and northern 
\l issouri." 

2570. 

I lii'x; 580 

MARY DRESSER STEBBINS 8 \ Kev. George Stebbins 7 Gad Stebbins c 

I Esther Wickham Sarah Buekminster 
24] i;i 9 2 

.Joseph Stebbins f> 'osenh Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Stebbins Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 

Sarah \ 

daughter of Rev. George Stebbins and Esther Wickham, was born January 
16, 1836, at New York. X. Y; married in 1S56. to THOMAS MILLS TUR- 
LAY, who was born about 1832, at Manchester, Lancashire, England; died 
March 3, 1867. Occupation, manufacturer. Politics, Republican. Religion, 
Protestant. Resided at Manchester. England; Chicago. Illinois, and New 
York. X. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

4418. I. William Wickham Turlay, born February 23, 1858. 

4419. II. Esther Mary Turlay. born September 23, 1862; married - 

Robinson. 

4420. 111. Angie Isabel Turlay. born January 24. 1867; married Mackie. 

2572. 

ANGELINA KING STEBBINS*-!' W M.^ebbins ; Gad Stebbins 6 

f Ksther Wickham Sarah Buekminster 

I'll in 9 2 

i Stebbins o I pph Stebbins 4 rogeph Stebbins 3 Tbomas Stebbins 2 

Stebbins IJeii a Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

'{(IWI.AND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Sarah \ 

ighter of George M. Stebbins and Esther Wickham, born February 21, 

L844, at Clifton, Staten Island, New York-, died November 3, 1884. at Great 

'iii-ton. Massachusetts; married November 27. 1862, to RICHARD WILL- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 647 

[AM BENDER, born at Frankfort, Germany, who was a son of Wilhelm 
Bender and Helena Schudeardt. Resided at Hudson, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

4421. T. Angie Eelena Bender, born July 9, 1877; died February 23, 1883. 
44l'l'. II. Marguerite Beatrice Bender, born September 1, 1881. 

2579. 

, 1_".'T ."HI 245 

TAMMA STEBBINS s • Hosea Stebbins 7 Uron Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 

/ Patty Richardson Esther Beebe Mary Wright 
61 '.' 2 II 
Stebbins 4 ph Stebbins Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Hosea Stebbins and Patty Richardson, born April 11 (or Aug- 
ust 24 . 1811; married August 24, 1830, to CALEB M. PECK, born October 9, 
1796; died August 24, 1855, at Munson, Geauga County. Ohio, who was a son 
of Edmund Peck and Sibyl Codding. 

CHILDREN : 

lb my W. Peck, bora May 23, 1831. Lived in Iowa (1866). 

Alroy E. Peck, born February 28, 1883. 

Maria P. Peck, bora February 26, 1836; married Jotharn Hicks. 

George C. Peck, bom August 31, 1S39. 

Louisa E. Peck, born April 15, 1846 

Oren C. Peck, bora April 26, 1849. 

Sibyl Peck; married Randall Haskins. 

2580. 

i U'.'T 591 245 

ORPHA STEBBINS* ■] ll'>s.'a Sfl.blns 7 Aaron Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

I I'atty Richardson Esther Beebe Mary Wrighi 

61 9 2 1 / 

ih Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Hosea Stebbins and Patty Richardson, born January 24. 1814, at Long- 
meadow. Massachusetts; died October, 1890, at Chardon, Ohio; married about 
1831 or 1832, at Chardon. Ohio, to BENJAMIN ALLEN PARKER, born De- 
■ ••■liiber 31, 1806. at "Worcester. Massachusetts; died July 10, 1870, at Spring- 
hill. Johnson County. Kansas, who was a son of Samuel Parker and Lydia 
Thurston Allen. 

CHILDREN: 

Harriet Parker; died at 11 years of age. 

Thomas Allen Parker, born November 18, 1834; married Mar- 
garet Ann Lindsey. 
Charles Burr Parker: died aged nine years. 
Martha Jane Parker; died aged two years and eleven months. 
Hosea Stebbins Parker; married Martha D. Wilson. 
Mary Louisa Parker: married Benjamin Sprague. 



4423. 


I. 


4424. 


II. 


4425. 


IH. 


4426. 


IV. 


4427. 


V. 


4428. 


VI. 


4429. 


VII. 



4430. 


I. 


4431. 


II. 


4432. 


III. 


4433. 


rv. 


4434. 


v. 


4435. 


VI. 



648 STEBBIXS GENEALOGY. 



2581. 

■ 1297 591 -Mr. 

HOSEA STEBBINS s Hosea Stebbins i Aaron Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 

( Patty Richardson Esther Beebe Mary Wright 

61 !> 2 1 I 

l > 



4436. 


I. 


t437. 


II. 


4438. 


III. 


4439. 


IV. 


4440. 


V. 


4441. 


VI. 


4442. 


VII. 


4443. 


VIII. 


4444. 


IX. 



Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 HOWLAND STEBBINS 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Hosea Stebbins and Patty Richardson, born April 11, 1814, at Long- 
meadow, Massachusetts; married April 8, 1841, at Chardon, Geauga County, 
Ohio, to JULIA A. FULLER, born July 13, 1818, at Chardon, Geauga County, 
Ohio; died November 14, 1864, at Chardon, Ohio, who was a daughter of 
Willard S. Fuller and Tryphena Dryer. He married second, November, 1866, 
to HARRIET ELIZABETH HALE, born August 27. 1831, who was a daughter 
of Elam Hale and Lovina Thwing. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Democrat. 
Resided at Chardon and Java, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

Eber W., born January 8, 1843; married Fanny Allen. 
Harmony, born May 21, 1844: married Edwin Churchill. 
Patty R., born February 8, 1846; married A. J. Cooley. 
James, born May 25, 1847; died May 26, 1850. 
Jared, born July 11, 1849; died November 16, 1865. 
Ellen M., born September 2, 1857 ; married A. W. Munson. 
Charles H., born August 29, 1854; married Elpin Carver. 
Mary A., born March 14, 1856; married A. J. Tate. 
Harriet, born March 18, 1858; married A. W. Webb. 

4445. X. George 0., born January 2, 1864; died May 4, 1866. 

2584. 

l 1304 . r »! l 4 24."t 

EMILY T. STEBBINS s -•'■"■! stebbins- Joel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

\ Abigail Berry Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 
HI 2 1 1 

I Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of duel Stebbins and Abigail Berry, born January 1, 1811, at Leb- 
anon. New York: died March 16, 1875; married October 28, 1835, to DAVID 
COLBY, JR. Resided at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio. 

CHILDREN : 

4446. I. Ann Colby. 

4447. II. Son, born December 3, 1840. 

4448. III. Albon Colhy, born about 1843. 

2585. 

\ 1304 .v.i-l 24", 

SIDNEY JOEL STEBBINS s Joel Stebbins 7 Joel Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 

/ Abigail Berry Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 

61 9 2 1 1 

Stebblns4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 

Hon Sarab Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

of Joel Stebbins and Abigail Berry, born September 22, 1813, at Leb- 



444!». 


I. 


4450. 


II. 


44.") 1. 


III. 


4452. 


IV. 


4453. 


V. 


4454. 


VI. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 649 

anon, Madison County, New York; died August 22, 1895, near Preeport, 
Stephenson County, Illinois ; married November 17, 1838, at Eden, Erie County, 
New Fork, to JANE STEARNS, born July 22, 1817, at Rochester. St. Law- 
rence County, New York ; died May 7. 1898, near Freeport, Stephenson County, 
Illinois, who was a daughter of Isaac Stearns and Margret Clark. Occupa- 
tion, tanner. Politics, Republican. Resided at Eden, N. Y.. and Freeport, 
Illinois. 

CHILDREN: 

Joi i Ernest, born February 6, 1*41; died September 28, 1864. 
Abigail, bom April 30, 1843; married Edward Silas Brown. 
Adelbert, born Augusl 16, 1845; married Jeannettie Orton. 
Homer Franklin, born June 13, 1848; married Catherine Wake- 

field.+ 
Emma Jane, born April 8, 1850; died November 7. 1864. 
Warren Wayne, born February 27. 1853; married Mary Ellen 

Schreiber 
4455. VII. -lames, born Augusl 30, 1855; died September 13, 1876. 

After his marriage SIDNEY JOEL STEBBINS and his wife started for 
the west, driving across countrj in a covered wagon drawn by a yoke of 
oxen, taking with them their household goods and other possessions. In the 
following spring they arrived in Stephenson County, Illinois, and located 
in Silver Creek township, where he entered three hundred and twenty acres 
cit' land, which was his home until his death. He was one of the oldest pioneers 
of Stephenson County, and was the second man to settle in Silver Creek 
township. 

At different times he was honored with nearly nil the offices within the 
i' th township and was one of the most highly esteemed pioneers. 

To most of their neighbors MR. and. MRS. STEBBINS were "UNCLE 
SIDNEY" and "AUNT JANE". They seemed happiest when their children 
and grandchildren were all gathered about their fireside. MR. STEBBINS 
used to delight in having his grandchildren about his knee and telling them 
stories of his boyhood days and his first years in the west. 



2586. 

, 1304 594 

JOSEPH WARREN STEBBINS v Joel Stebbins r Joel Stebbins s 

/ A igail Berry \\ Idow Sarah IV. i- 

245 til 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 roseph Stebbh Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebei Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah \ 

son of Joel Stebbins and Abigail Perry, born January 16, 1820, at Lebanon, 
New York: died January If,. 1853; married JANE HASKELL. Resided at 
Eden, Erie County, New York. 



650 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2587. 

„ i 1304 594 245 

JOHN WAYNE STEBBINS s - Joel Stebbins i Joel Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 

Jun " Hftinii oni^m I Abigail Berry Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 

61 9 2 1 ) 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS X 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah l 

son of Joel Stebbins and Abigail Berry, born January 16, 1820, at Lebanon, 
New York; died September 11, 1892, at Sardinia, Erie County, New York; 
married February 4, 1S49, to AMY OLDS, of Buffalo, born January 23, 1819. 
at Pompey, Onondaga County, New York, who was a daughter of Elisha 
Luiium Olds and Katlierine Wormwood. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Dem- 
ocrat. Religion, Methodist. Resided at Sardinia, Eric County, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4456. I. Sidney, born December 4, 1849. 

4457. 11. Seymour, born May 11. 1854; married Mary E. Forey.+ 

2590. 

I 1306 594 245 

ELAM JARED STEBBINS s - t a,r ' 1 s, " l ' llinsT Joel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

I Lucinda Howe Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 

61 9 2 1 | 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 



son of Jared Stebbins and Lucinda Howe, born May 7. 1S10; died January 6, 
1854; married EFFA BUTTS. 

CHILDREN : 

4458. I. Infant. 

445!). II. Silas: died March, 1875. 

2591. 

JOSEPH PORTER STEBBINS 8 -j Jared Stebbins 7 Joel Stebbins e 

( Lucinda Howe Widow Snrah Beebe 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah \ 

son of .land Stebbins and Lucinda Howe, born June 28, 1812, at Lebanon, 
Madison County. New York; died March 20, 1886, at Paris, Kent County, 
Michigan; married March 15, 1840, to SARAH ANN VAUGHN, born Novem- 
ber 27, 1819, at Alexander, Genesee County, New York; died September 11, 
1 S !M. at Grand Rapids, Michigan, who was a daughter of Daniel Vaughn and 
Anna - — . Occupation, farmer. Polities, Republican. Resided at Paris, 
Kent County, Michigan. 

CHILDREN : 

4460. I. Chauncy P., born September 12, 1841; married Edna Ballard. + 
1461. 11. Adelberl \V.. born November 6, 1852; married Helen S. Church. 4- 





ii:a\i is JACKS) IN WHIPPLE 
Husband nt No. -ii-~>. 



No. iil!!'.-). 
AM \\l lA KTEBB1 \S WHIPPLE 




JENNIE E. i WHIPPLE) [IOTCHKISS 
No 1534. 

rosa A. i \\ ii iiti.i: i m:\vii in. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 



651 



2592. 



ALANSON WILLIAM STEBBINS 



I L306 

d Stebbins ' 
' Lucinda Howe 



bins i 

1 I iillOIl 

I 



Toseph Stebbins s 
Sarah Dorchester 



594 
Joel Stebbins e 
Widow Sarah I ■ 
2 
Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



245 
Aaron Stebbins r, 
Mary Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah > 

son of Jared Stebbins and Lucinda Howe, born August 6, 1816; died Decem- 
ber 20, 1863; married September 28, 1836, to EMELINE BARNEY, horn Aug- 
ust 20, 1819. Resided at Medford, Steele County. Minnesota. 

< HILDREN: 



4462. I. Esther, born November 2, 1841; married April 5, 1859, William 
Wadsworth; married, January 23. 1870. Peter Winsor. 

1463 II. Alvira E., born June 4, 1^47; married June 20, 1865, Warren 
Bissell. 



2597. 



CHAUNCY ORRIN STEBBINS 






Aaron Stebl 
Mary Wrlghl 



i", 1 
Rebecca * '■>] t«in 



lis 7 

I Amy Sin i i li 

9 
Joseph Stebbins 3 
' lorchester 



Joel Stebbins n 
Widow Sarah Beebe 
2 

Thomas Stebbins 2 

Hannah Wright 



1 / 

i;i»\\ I. \NI i STEBBINS i 

, I 

son of Ira Stebbins and Amy Smith, born April 12, 1815, at Eden. Erie County, 
New York; died September 7. 1857, al Silver Creek. Stephenson County, Illi- 
nois; married, March 22, 1840, to [No. 2593] ROXANA MINERVA STEB- 
BINS, born April 10, 1819, al Eden, Erie County, New York; died March 31, 
1900, al Medford, Steel County. Minnesota, daughter of Jared Stebbins and 
Lucinda Bowe. Resided a1 Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois. She 
married second, April 16, 1859, Lloyd <;. Drake. 

CHILDREN: 

4464. I, .Mary L., born January 1, 1842; died September 17, 1857. 

4465. II. Charles Jared, born .May 22, 1845; married Olive Clai'k.+ 

4466. III. Amy Ann, born February 19, 1848; married Elisha Freeman. + 
44b7. IY. Frances Roxana, born February 21, 1852; married, February 2, 

1870, Jacob B. Shirk. 



2598. 



130" 



WILLIAM R. STEBBINS 8 jirasi 

/ Amy Smith 

61 2 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 



594 
Joel Stebbins e 
Widow Sarah Beebe 



24.-. 
Aaron Stebbins 5 

Mary Wright 

1 1 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l \ 
Sarah I 



son of Ira Stebbins and Amy Smith, born October 15, 1816, at Lebanon. Madi- 
son County. New York ; died July 8, 1889. at Waueoma, Fayette County, 



652 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Iowa ; married July 22, 1842, to LOUISA FAIRCHILD, born 1826. She mar- 
ried second. Jacob Whoeley. 

CHILDREN: 

4468. I. Addison Harvey, born May 11. 184G; died October 12, 1851. 

4469. II. Jennie Monroe, born July 3, 1851 ; died May 11, 1872. 

WILLIAM R. STEBBINS removed to Illinois in 1845 and remained there 
until 1854. He then went to Iowa, where he purchased one hundred and sixty 
acres of land, on which he built a log house. He endured the many hard- 
ships incidental to pioneer life, but succeeded in making a very comfortable 
home. 

2601. 

( 1 30 7 594 

NATHAN SYLVESTER STEBBINS 8 \ Ira Stebbins - .Toe! Stebbins e 

i Lepba Partridge Widow Sarah Beebe 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Col ton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l I 
Sarah j 

son of Ira Stebbins and Lepba Partridge, born September 21. 1832, at Lebanon, 
Madison County, New York; died April 7, 1892, at Watertown, Tuscola County, 
Michigan: married January 1, 1853, at Machias, Cattaraugus County, New 
York, to CLARISSA ELIZABETH WRIGHT, born July 5, 1S34, at Pittsfielu, 
.Massachusetts; died July 9, 1901; who was a daughter of Charles Wright and 
Rachel Smith. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Democrat. Resided at Water- 
town, Tuscola County, Michigan. 

CHILDREN : 

I. George Eugene, born December S, 1853; married Rachel Mon- 
roe. -|- 
II. Isaac Harvey, born October 24. 1855; married Mary Ellen Hamil- 
ton. 
III. Sarah Jane, born October 12, 1857; married Barny Gittins. 
[V. Orville Henry, born December 30, 1860; married Ida Bell Van- 

tassal.-f- 
V. Ida Vinetta, born April 27. 1863; died February 21. 1864. 
VI. Emma Louise, born November 25, 1865; died March 29, 1866. 
4476. VII. Elmer Ladrew, born June 8, 1867 ; married Harriet Elizabeth 

Hamilton. 
1477. VIII. Orrin Elbert, born .March 29, 1871: married Eva Jane Philips. + 

4478. IN. (Ha Lorane, born May 26, 187:'; married Edward B. Lawrence. 

4479. X. Orson, born August 11, 1875; unmarried. 

NATHAN SYLVESTER STEBBLNS after his marriage lived two years on 
bis father's farm in Concord, Erie County, New York, then removed to Ma- 
i 'attaraugus County, where be remained nearly four years. He then re- 
<d to Olean and bought thirty acres of land. 



44' 


70. 


44' 


71. 


■1,' 


72. 


44' 


73. 


4! 


74. 


P 


75. 




MATH. HA 1. STEBBIXS CIILOE UAI'IIEL (STEBBIXS) CARR. 
i No. -<:::-l I. i No. L-'c.-.o j . 

LOT liI'MIAM STEBBIXS. 
(Xo. 2027) 
[.(IRENE (STEBBIXS) CLARK AMANDA (STEBRIXSi WHITTLE. 

i No. 2020 i i Xo. 202."i , 





v., 203." 
rlJAXKLIX S I'EBIUXS. 



IS< IB! :i:t i. i:\li EL STEBBIXS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 653 

They afterwards returned to Machias, where he obtained work on a large 
dairy farm. In IStib they removed to Marked, Michigan, where he bought a 
small farm on which he spent the remainder of his days. 

2602. 

MORTIMER ERASTUS STEBBINS s \ Ira Stebbin^ 7 Joel Stebbins 6 

/ Lepba Partridge Widow Sarah Beebe 

245 01 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins * ' >s.-ph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Mary \\ Rebei i Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah t 

sim of Ira Stebbins and Lepha Partridge, burn August 8, 1826, at New York; 
died March 7. 1864, in the U. S. A. Hospital near New Orleans, Louisiana: mar- 
i .May 24. 1853, ai Rochester, New York, to Emeline Bullock, born 1832, at 
Somerset, New York. Occupation, harnessmaker. Polities, Democrat. Re- 
ligion, Baptist. Resided at Newark, Wayne County, New York. She married 
second, Myron Parker. 

CHILDREN : 

1480 I. Alice, born July 1(1. 1854; married G. F. Mackie; dead. 

4481. II. Bert Columbus, born October 14. 1856; married Mary Glockner.4- 

1482. QI. Eva, born July IT. 1858; died young. 

1483. IV. Emma, born May 1. 1860 ; married Henry Rood 

2603. 

Ji::"7 r,'»4 -_• 4 -, 

Ira St. Stebbins ,n Stebbins 5 

Lepha Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 

61 9 2 1 I 

Toscph Stebbins 4 Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

a Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — ) 

of Ira Stebbins and Lepha Partridge, born October 9, 1828, at Lebanon, 
Madison County, New York; married May 13, 1860, at Watertown, Tuscola 
County, Michigan, to MARY JANE HUNT, born at Groveland, Oakland 
County. Michigan, daughter of Henry Hunt. Occupation, farmer. Residence, 
Postoria, Michigan. 

CHILDREN: 

44*4. I. Ava Lima, born May 22, 1861 ; married Dr. Blackman. Divorced. 
4485. II. Clara Bell, born March 26, 1871; married Edwin Stratton. 
1486. III. William Byron, bom May 28, 1875; unmarried. 

2609. 



245 
Aaron Stebbins '• 
Mary Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 

daughter of Isaac Stebbins and Hannah Louk, born October 15 (or 5), 1816, 



DNY STEBBINS <' Isaac Stebbins 7 

f Hannah Louk 
61 O 
Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbblns 3 
i Colton Sarah Dorchester 

i 


r,04 
Joel Stebbins 6 
Widow Sarah Beebe 


Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wright 



654 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

at Lebanon, New York; died October 10 (or December 3), 1881, at Avon, Illi- 
nois; married September 10 (or 11), 1833, at Cattaraugus County, New York, 
to CHANDLER CHAUNCY HOLLISTER, born August 4, 1804, at Gill, Massa- 
chusetts ; died December 10, 1881, at Goodhope, Illinois, who was a son of Dr. 
Elisha Hollister and Aurelia Field. 

CHILDREN : 

4487. I. Perez Graves Hollister, born September 19, 1834; married Emma 

Carr.+ 

4488. II. Mary Lurena Hollister, born September 2, 1836; married Her- 

mon Chauncey Sanford.-f- 
44S!>. III. Susan Brunett Hollister, born July 21, 1839; married John W. 
Dodds. 

4490. IV. Eunice Oraelia Hollister, December 12, 1842; died October 15, 

1843. 

4491. V. Hiram Francis Hollister, born January 13, 1845; married Helen 

H. McLeran. 

4492. VI. Jane Maria Hollister, born March 8, 1847 ; died July 2, 1848. 

4493. VII. Jane Minerva Hollister, born November 22, 1849; married Wil- 

liam H. Parkin.+ 

DELANA STEBBINS HOLLISTER after her marriage removed to Bristol- 
ville, Ohio, where they remained one year, then moved to Fulton County, Illi- 
nois, where she spent the remainder of her life. At the age of sixteen she 
became a member of the Congregational Church of Hamilton, New York, but 
.ift ei- her marriage identified herself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
of which she was an active member until her death. She was an affectionate 
companion, a tender mother, and a quiet and peaceful neighbor. 

CHANDLER HOLLISTER lost both of his parents when he was a small 
liny, hut soon determined to make himself self-supporting. His efforts were 
attended with such success that he was able to accumulate sufficient means to 
start each of his children in life. He was a citizen of Fulton County for nearly 
forty-five years, having purchased from the government some land two miles 
south of Avon, where he lived the greater part of the time after coming to 
Illinois. For three years he kept a hotel in Ellisville. He early identified him- 
self with the Methodist Church, and was a substantial and faithful member. 
ITis integrity could not be challenged. 

2610. 

ISAAC STEBBINS 8 - Isaac Stebbins 7 Joel Stebblns a Aaron stpliiiins r. 

( Hannah Lonk Widow Sarah Beehe Mary Wright 

6] 9 2 1 ' i 

n Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 UOWLAND STEBBINS l S 

Rebecca Cotton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Isaac Stebbins and Hannah Louk, born June 29, 1825; married April 
20, 1854, lo MARYETT BATES, born April 1. 1833, at Columbus, Ohio. Occu- 
pation, Parmer. Polities, Republican. Religion, Wesleyan Methodist. Resi- 
dence, Manley, Illinois. 







No. 2626. 
MRS. LORENE STEBBINS CLARK. 




No. 2626. 

SILAS CLARK AND GRANDCHILDREN, 

Olive L. and Florence C. Underbill. 





IS WALLACE STEBBINS. 



No. )">-H. 
HOMER SHERIDAN STEBBINS. 



EIGHTS GENERATION. 655 

CHILDREN: 
1. Delana, born June 26, 1858; married Frauds M. Copeland.+ 

2613. 

i 1312 594 24.". 

F.T.TJAH H STEBBINS s Orrin Stel lns7 Joel Stebbinso Aaron Stebbins 5 

£,i.xjrtxa n. oiuuuiiiu / N ,,,, Widow Sarah Beebe Morv Wright 

81 9 2 II 

Joseph Stebblns < Joseph Stebblns a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Orrin Stebbins and Nancy Baneock, born August 6, 1829, at Pabius, 
.Ma. lis,. n County, New York; died December 18, 1880, at Clymer Township, 
Tioga County, New York; married September 27, 1859, at Sabinsville, Tioga 
County, Pennsylvania, to LYDIA A. ROBERTS, born July 25, 1845, at Mil- 
ford, Otsego County, New York, who Mas a daughter of Dennis D. Roberts 
and Mary A. Hunt. Occupation, lumber, mercantile and farming business. 
Politics, Republican. Religion, Protestant. Resided at Clymer Township, 
Tioga County. New York. 

CHILDREN: 

1. Milford Hamilton, born September 3, I860; married Addie C. 

New Ion. 

4497. II. George A., born November 18, 1862; married Alta D. Smith; 

lives at Sabinsville. Pennsylvania. 
1498. III. Cora I., born April 10, 1872; married Albert Karhan. Jr. 

ELIJAH II. STEBBINS removed with his parents to Clymer Township. ^ a °^ 0| 
Tioga County. New York, when about eight years of age. He attended the f,\J rji 
distnet schools of bis neighborhood. After attaining manhood he followed 
farming and lumbering until 1872, when his father's property was divided and 
he received as his share ;i general store and part of the homestead farm. In 
1875 he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, George Roberts, and 
they built a steam grisl and saw mill, which was destroyed by fire in 1877. In 
the autumn of that year he rebuilt the saw mill, which he continued to operate 
until his death. 

MR. STEBBINS was a charter member of Westfield lodge No. 477, F. & 
A. M. 

2614. 

1 1312 594 24."". 

ORRIN STEBBINS s - "irin stililiins 7 Joel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 6 

I Nancy Hancock Widow Sarah Beebe Mary Wright 

61 9 2 11 
Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Orrin Stebbins and Nancy Han k, born December 11, 1832, died Octo- 
ber 16, 1880; married to HARRIET BENTLY; married second to ADELINE 
K. ROBERTS, born at Milford, Otsego County, New York, daughter of Dennis 
D. Roberts and Mary Ann Hunt. < >ceupation, mercantile and farming. Poli- 
tics, Republican. Religion, Protestant. 



656 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN. All by second wife: 

4499. I. Melvin B., born September 5, I860; married Roxy A. Luce.+ 

4500. 11. Guy H., born January 10, 1863; married first, Emma Sanderlin; 

married second, Anna Cole. 

4501. III. Gerald L., born January 15, 1873; married first, Matie Hadley; 

divorced; married second, Lide Luce. 



2617. 

I 1315 596 245 

PERRY DANIEL STEBBINS * ] Dan Stains I name. Stebbins . Aaron^Stebbins 5 

«1 9 2 1) 
rosenh Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stehbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l j- 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Daniel Stebbins and Lydia Curtis, born March 13, 1820, at Paris, New 
York; died May 26, 1887, at Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; 
married January 17. 1844, at Mosiertown, Pennsylvania, to EMILY BLANCH- 
AIM) CURTIS, born June 19. 1821, at Kirkland, Oneida County. New York, 
daughter of Willis Curtis and Martha Blanchard. Occupation, farmer. Poli- 
tics, Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided at Cussawago, Crawford 
( 'oimty, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4502. I. Arvilla A., born January 15, 1845; died October 5, 1850. 

4503. II. Louisa Carolina, born March 21, 1846; married Henry Webster. 

4504. III. Emily Maranda, bora .March 17, 1848; died October 7, 1S50. 

4505. IV. Harriet Adelia. bora August 2, 1850; married Zacariah T. Davis. 

4506. V. Arthur Wilson, born February 12, 1852; married Ida A. Bar- 

ber.+ 

4507. VI. Willis George, born May 20, 1853; married Mary W. Sayre.-f- 

4508. VII. Adelbert Perry, bom March 28, 1855; married Alice K. Allee.-f- 

4509. VIII. Infant, born November 14, 1857; died December 2, 1857. 

4510. IN. Frank Florentine, born November 4, 1855; died October 3. 1880 

4511. N. Jessie Blanchard. born May 24. 1 SHI .; married Joseph Curtis. 

4512. NI. Claude Fountain, born May 10, 1864; married Cora Everett. 



2618. 

i 1315 596 

HARRIET ELIZA STEBBINS s - r,a " Sl " l,l,i " s 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 

/ Lydia Curtis Betsey Jones 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

) 
ROWLAND STEBBINS i 
Hnrah \ 

daughter of Dan Stebbins ami Lydia Curtis, horn August 17, 1825: married 
September 30, L845, to J. MILTON MANVILLE, born August 23, 1825. 
Residence, Cussawago, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. 









No. 15G0 
KI.UEKT CI,YI)K STEBBINS 



No. 2640 
MISS. ELENOIS STEBBINS MURRAY. 





No 1IG42 
liAM'H I.. STEBBINS 



MItS. CAM ST A I. WIGI1TMAN STEBBINS. 
Wit No. 2642. 



4513. 


I. 


4514. 


II. 


4515. 


III. 


4516. 


IV. 


4517. 


V. 


4518. 


VI. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 657 



CHILDREN : 

Infant, bom July 31, 1846 ; died young. 

Mary Matilda Manville, born August 21, 1847; married Irvin 

Davis. 
Jean Miller Manville, born December 2, 1854. 
Carrie Augusta Manville, born March 26, 1857. 
Clara Blanch Manville, born September 10, 1859 ; died young. 
Infant, born August 26, 1860; died young. 



2619. 

I 1315 596 

HIRAM WILSON STEBBINS s Dan Stebbins t Daniel Stebbins 6 

I Lydia Curtis Betsey Jones 
245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright liebeeea Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 

Sarah ' 

son of Dan Stebbins and Lydia Curtis, born January 15, 1827 (or 1828), at 
Mosiertown (or Cussawago). Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died January 
4, 1S96, at Winona, Minnesota ; married August 18, 1857, to ANNA SINCLAIR, 
born February 21, 1838 (or 1839), at Castletown, Scotland, daughter of George 
Sinclair and Margaret. Occupation, clerk in Post Office at Winona, Minne- 
sota. Politics, Republican. Religion, Baptist. Resided at Winona, Minnesota. 

CHILDREN : 

1519. I. Infant, born August 1, 1S5S ; died August 1, 1858. 

4520. II. Ida Gertrude, born September 14, 1859; died November 5, 1864. 

4521. III. George Sinclair, born August 14, 1868; married Mary E. San- 

ford.+ 

About the year I860 HIRAM WILSON STEBBINS went to Minnesota and 
engaged in farming in the township of St. Charles, where he remained until 
1869, when he was appointed chief clerk and cashier of the post office in Wi- 
nona, a position which he occupied continuously for sixteen years. His busi- 
ness accuracy and general probity of character were there well proved, for 
during all his long term of service, though entrusted with the custody of 
many hundred thousands of dollars, not a single penny was ever lost or un- 
accounted for, as the result of mismanagement on his part. Naturally very 
diffident in disposition, he made but few intimate acquaintances, but those 
who knew him best had reason to know and appreciate something of the stern 
integrity and character, as well as the comparatively wide range of his gen- 
eral information. 

For ten years Mr. STEBBINS resided in Rochester. Minnesota, returning 
to Winona a few months before his death occurred. 



658 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2620. 

( 1315 596 245 

ALFRED ISHAM STEBBINS s } Dan Stft.l. ins - Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins s 

( Lydia Curtis Betsey Jones Mary Wright 

61 2 1 J 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Dan Stebbins and Lydia Curtis, born November 18, 1828, at Mosier- 
town, Crawford County, Pennsylvania ; married May 2, 1867, at Conneautville, 
Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to MARY JANE GILL, born April 13. 1836, 
at Crossingville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, who was a daughter of 
Warren Gill and Mary Woodside. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Democrat. 
Resided at Mosiertown, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4522. I. Alfred Warren, born May 6. 1868; married Anna Elizabeth 

Frazier.+ 

4523. II. Homer Dan, born February 24, 1873 : married Myrtle Elnora 

Clark.+ 

2624. 

I 1315 596 

RHODA SAREPTA STEBBINS s - Dan Stebbins - Daniel Stebbins 6 

I Lydia Curtis Betsey Jones 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wrigbt Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
Sarah I 

daughter of Dan Stebbins and Lydia Curtis, born November 23, 1838, at 
Mosiertown. Crawford County, Pennsylvania ; married February 27, 1866, to 
HIRAM DAVIS, born August 24, 1842, near Mosiertown, Crawford County, 
Pennsylvania, who was a son of James Davis and Elizabeth Erwin. Politics, 
Democrat. Residence, Saegertown, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4524. I. Blanche Davis, born May 7. 1867. 

4525. II. Georgiana Davis, born April 2. 1873. 

4526. III. Daughter, born December 2, 1874; died December 2, 1874. 

4527. IV. Pitt Stebbins Davis, born August 26. 1878. 

4528. V. Fanny Florentine Davis, born August 7, 1880. 

II I RAM DAVIS served nine months in the Civil War as lieutenant in the 
137th regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. 

2625. 

,,,,,_. „.™,,»,,,-„,. ( 1317 596 245 

AMANDA STEBBINS s I> inn. i stebbins 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

I Lucinda Greenlee Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
61 ;> 2 II 
Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
olton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Snrah t 

daughter of Lemuel Stebbins and Lucinda Greenlee, born January 17, 1824, 




SAMUEL J. WELLS AND FAMILY. 



Iris Hammond. 
(No. 4:,r,l |. 

Emcline B. Greenlee Wells. Frank El r 

(No. 2644). (No. 4563). 



Delhi Emeline. 
(No 1562). 



S;i inuel .Tiilins \\ ells 








\... 26 iO 
MAIiY I.' I IM'A (GKEEXLE1 i BISHOP. 



WILLIAM DALLAS GREENLEE 
I'n -i busl 1 "!" S'o. 2650 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 659 

at Mosiertown, Crawford County. Pennsylvania ; married October 9, 1842. at 
Spring township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to FRANCIS JACKSON 
WHIPPLE, born February 25, 1819, at Groton, Tompkins County. New York; 
died June 28, 1877, near Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, who 
was a son of Ithamer Whipple and Lydia Bills. Occupation, farmer. Polities, 
Republican. Religion, First Day Baptist. Residence, Cussawago, Crawford 
County, Pennsylvania. 

( IHILDREN : 

4529. I. William Lemuel Whipple, bom August 5, 1843: married De- 

cember 29, 1869, Ellen Whipple. He died August 1, 1885. 

4530. II. Raymond Franklin Whipple, burn November 2, 1845; died April 

24. 1847. 

4531. III. Silas Clark Whipple, born June 17, 1848; died July 14, 1S50. 

4532. IV. Lucinda Lorene Whipple, born June 29, 1850; died January 29 

1 868. 

4533. V. Sylvester Rufus Whipple, born March 6, 1853; married Matilda 

Lick.+ 

4534. VI. Rosa Ann Whipple, born March 11, 1856; married April 25, 

1889, J. B. Newton. 

4535. VII. Jennie Evalina Whipple, born September 7. 185S: married 

September 13, 1876, Lyman C. Hotchkiss. 

4536. VIII. Mark Erastus Whipple, born June 21, 1861; married March 

29. 1883, Nancy L. Alderman. 
4'537. IX. Benjamin Granl Whipple, born August 13. 1865; died August 
10, 18fl7. 

SYLVESTER RUFUS WHIPPLE was engaged in the lumber business and 
operated a. mill at Vallonia, Pennsylvania. For several years previous to his 
death he was employed as a traveling salesman, and was at one time employed 
by tie- Bemen Automatic < »il Can Company, of Mosiertown. Penn. He was 
a member of the Independent Order Odd Fellows. Junior Order United Ameri- 
can Mechanics, and Knights of Pythias lodges. He was highly esteemed by 
all who knew him. 



2626. 

I 1317 596 ••■i." 

LORENE STEBBKJS 8 - l.''miirl si. M.iiisT Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

I Lucinda Greenlee Racbel Blodgi it Mary Wright 
61 !> 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
.i I "!ton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Lemuel Stebbins and Lucinda Creenlee, born August 22. 1826, 
at Mosiertown, Crawford County. Pennsylvania : died May 20. 1899, at Pueblo. 
Colorado; married January 1. 1845, at Mosiertown. Crawford County. Penn- 
sylvania, to SILAS CLARK, born .May 7. 1816, at Greenwich, Washington 
County, New York. Occupation, dry goods merchant and oil operator. Poli- 
tics, Republican. Religion, Episcopalian. Resided at Cussawag'o, Erie. Albion 
and Titusville, Pennsylvania, and Denver, Colorado. 



660 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

1538. I. Amanda Eliza Clark, born March 29, 1846; married October 14. 

1868, Clayton W. Lytte. She died July, 1871. 

1539. II. Florence Lucinda Clark, born November 21, 1849; married Oliver 

Spencer Underhill.+ 

4540. III. Orson Eliphus Clark, born July 12, 1854 (or 1853) ; married Kittie 

Coe. 

4541. TV. Lillie Lorene Clark, born November 22, 1862; died September 6. 

1867. 

4542. V. Silas Clark, born April 15, 1865: married Nellie Brazier. 

When SILAS CLARK was six months old, his parents removed from Green- 
wich, Washington County, New York, to Sadus, Wayne County, New York. 
In 1832 they removed to Pittsford, near Rochester. He received a common 
school education and was assisted greatly at home by his father, who was well 
educated. 

The family, in 1833, removed to Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, where 
MR. CLARK found employment on a farm. He worked chiefly at farming 
until about twenty years of age, and then went to school three months to pre- 
pare himself for teaching. During the next four years he taught in winter 
■•inil worked on the lakes during the summer as a hand on freight boats. An 
attack of malarial fever then incapacitated him for any kind of work for a 
year. He went to Mosiertown, Pennsylvania, for the benefit of his health, 
and was greatly improved by the change. While there he became acquainted 
with LORENE STEBBINS, who afterward became his wife. He opened up 
a small country store, and started an ashery for the manufacture of pearl 
asli and saleratus, which he marketed at Pittsburg. 

In the autumn of 1855 be removed to Albion, Erie County, Pennsylvania, 
where he continued the same business successfully; and in 1860 moved to 
Eric, though still continuing his store at Albion, which he left in charge of 
his brother-in-law, Alfred B. Carr, who was a partner in the business. In 
lie' spring of 1861, they moved their merchandise to Corry, Penns.ylvania, 
which was then in its mushroom existence. Two and one-half years later he 
dissolved partnership with Mr. Carr and moved the stock to Erie, where he 
Eormed a partnership with Warren A. Booth, one of the foremost dry goods 
men in that pari of the country. For six years they conducted a strictly 
dry goods business at Erie with success, and then moved their stock to Titus- 
ville. Pennsylvania. About a year afterwards, in April, 1869, MR. CLARK 
moved his family to Titusville, where he purchased the McGuire farm on 
Church Run. Me began operating in oil, in which field he was very successful. 

In 1873 he sold his interest in the store, and moving to Erie, retired from 
active business. In June, 1874, he made a trip to Colorado, where he invested 
in mines; and in the fall of the same year he removed his family to Denver. 

His mining investments proved unsuccessful, and in 1878 he had to begin 
all over avain. He went to Pueblo in February, 1879, to sink an oil well, 
having the previous year prospected around Canon City without success. On 
the first df January, 1880, he struck artesian mineral water, which proved 








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mks MAin i. i i.i m ki: i i;i;i:i:\ u 
w ife of No. 20 






No. 4568. 
RALPH STEBBINS GREENLEE. 




pi:ai;i. Giiis 



601 



No. 4570. 
ROBERT L. GREENLEE. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 661 

to be highly impregnated with minerals of curative properties. The follow- 
ing summer he erected a small rough bath house. From this small beginning 
he built up a large business, and constructed a commodious house to accom- 
modate visitors. In 1897 he sold one-half interest in the Mineral Spring and 
Baths. 

2627. 

S1317 596 °4 r » 

Lemuel Stebbins 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 
1. uciu. la Greenlee Rachel Blodgi tl Mary Wright 
i;i 9 2 1 i 

Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l v 
a I '"lion Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Lemuel Stebbins and Lucinda Greenlee, was born September 11, 1828, 
at Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died Jan. 5, 1903, at Mosier- 
town, Pennsylvania: married October 4, 1859, to MARTHA SUSANNA RUN- 
DEL, born September 28, 1837, a1 Mayfield, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, 
who was a daughter of Truman Rundel and Eliza Ann Curtis. Occupation, 
farmer. Politics, Republican. Resided at Cussawago, and Mosiertown, 
Pennsylvania. 

< IIILDREN: 

4543. I. Byron Wallace, born December 4, 1864. 

(Ml. II. Homer Sheridan, born October 13, 1867. 

4545. III. Edith Elda, born April 1, 1872; married Cassins M. Greenlee. 

4546. IV. Emma, born October 30. 1878. 

BYRON "WALLAC,: STEBBINS received his education in the common 
schools and Smith's Business College of Meadville, Pennsylvania. He then 
assisted his father on his farm, raising cattle and doing ordinary farming. 
In 1802 they built a saw mill and put in a chop mill with plainer and matcher. 
In 1899 he and his brother Homer went into the lumber business on their own 
account and had a very successful year. MR. STEBBINS is a staunch Re- 
publican. In his religion he is a Mennonite. 

2630. 

I 1317 596 

CHLOE RACHEL STEBBINS B muel Stebbins 7 Daniel Stebbins 

/ Lucinda Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 II 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 oh Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebei ai Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Lemuel Stebbins and Lucinda Greenlee, born November 16, 1835, 
at Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died Feb. 12, 1904, at Mosier- 
town, Pennsylvania, and buried in Saegertown cemetery; married October 
18, 1855, at Mosiertown, Pennsylvania, to ALFRED BENNETT CARR, born 
May 14, 1829, at Dryden, New York, who was a son of Alvah Carr and Martha 
Place Tyler. Occupation, farmer and dry goods merchant. CHLOE RACHEL 
STEBBINS CARTC was a member of the Baptist Church for thirty-seven years. 
Resided at Cussawago and Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. 



4549. 


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4550. 


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4551. 


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4552. 


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4553. 


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662 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

4547. I. Clarence Alfred Carr, born July 26, 1856 ; married Mrs. Blanche 

Chapman. -4- 

4548. II. Clara Luella Carr, born September 28, 1858; married Charles 

Collier.+ 
Humphrey Rufus Carr, born November 18, 1860. 
Meda Lucinda Carr, born April 18, 1863. 
.Matilda Effie Carr, born September 21, 1865. 
Alvah Lemuel Carr, born October 13, 1868. 
Allen Burt Carr, born March 6, 1872. 
4554. VIII. Ossian Elmer Carr, born September 7, 1876. 



2639. 

JANE ELIZABETH STEBBINS 8 \ Ralph StebbinB i Daniel Stebblns 8 Aaron Stebbins 5 

/ Louisa Rundel Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
61 9 2 II 
Joseph Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Louisa Rundel, born September 12, 1833, at 
Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died May 7, 1899, at Waukegan, 
Illinois; married December 20, 1849, at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, to WIL- 
LIAM FRANCIS MURRAY, born April 3, 1829, at Urbana, Steuben County. 
Illinois: died December 10, 1869, at Waukegan, Illinois, who was a son of 
William Murray and Abigail Hickox. Resided at Waukegan. Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4555. I. Clarence A. Murray, born February 8, 1851 ; married Lillie Ed- 

wards.+ 

4556. II. Fred L. Murray, born October 3, 1857; married Helen M. Mont- 

gomery. -4- 

4557. III. Kate Murray, born March, 1859 ; died young. 



2640. 

ELENOR STEBBINS 8 - IM!!>li St.-!,'l>ins 7 Daniel Stebblns e Aaron Stebbins 5 

/ Louisa Rundel Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
61 9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebblns i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Rebecca Colton surah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Ralph Stebbins and Louisa Rundel, born February 22, 1836, at 
Mosiertown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; married October 1, 1859, at Mc- 
Henry, Illinois, to GEORGE FREDERICK MURRAY, born December 9. 1837, 
at Gold Springs, New York, who was a son of William Murray and Abigail 
Hi kox. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Universalist. 
Residence, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

1558. I. Jennie Laura Murray, born July 2. I860; unmarried. 




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2642. 

RALPH L. STEBBINS s < Halpli Std.hiDs; Daniel Stebbins e Aaron Stebbins 5 

( Louisa Rundel Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
61 9 2 1 I 

Joseph Stebbins 4 .Toseoh Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [ 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Ralph Stebbins and Louisa Rundel, born September 11, 1S41, at Conant, 
Ohio; died January 4, 1882, at McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois; married 
January 12, 1865, at McHenry, Illinois, to CALISTA L. WIGHTMAN, born 
November 13, 1848, at McHenry, Illinois, who was a daughter of Elias E. 
Wightman and Mary Madole. Occupation, tinner. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Universalist. Resided at McHenry, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4559. I. Ralph, born August 27, 1865; married June 23, 1897, Florence 

Anderson. 

4560. II. Elbert Clyde, born August 19, 1869. 

2644. 

EMELINE BLODGETT GREENLEE 8 -| Mary Wrigbfstebblns 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 

/ IMmund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah ) 

daughter of Mary Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, born August 2, 
1834, at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania ; died July 8, 1892 ; mar- 
ried June 30, 1857, at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to SAMUEL 
JULIUS WELLS, born February 13, 1833, Spring Township, Crawford County, 
Pennsylvania, who was a son of Obed Wells and Phoebe Thomas. Occupation, 
mechanic and farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Methodist. Resided 
at Chicago. 

CHILDREN: 

4561. I. Irus Hammond Wells, born September 20, 1861 ; married Agnes 

May Coward. + 

4562. II. Delia Emeline Wells, born May 5, 1868; married Arthur Grant 

Sayles.-f- 

4563. III. Frank Elmer Wells, born July 26, 1873; died December 18, 1887. 

2645. 

I 1320 596 

ROBERT LEMUEL GREENLEE 8 - Mary Wright Stebbins r Daniel Stebbins 6 

I Edmund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 6 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

son of Mary Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, was born April 13, 1838, 
at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania ; married April 11, 1867, at Chi- 



664 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

eago, Cook County, Illinois, to EMILY BROOKS, bom August 21, 1842, at 
Sherbrook, Canada, who was a daughter of William Brooks and Emily Abbott 
Occupation, manufacturer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Congregationalist. 
Residence, Chicago, Illinois. 

CHILDREN: 

4564. I. Grace Emily Greenlee, born October 9, 1869 ; married September 

26, 1903, to Herford Brackebush ; author of book of travels, 
entitled, "As we were journeying," which is profusely illus- 
trated with pictures taken by her brother. 

4565. II. William Brooks Greenlee, born April 25, 1S72; married Jan. 

16, 1902, Adeline Benham Fargo, born September 6, 1875, 
daughter of Samuel Meeker Fargo and Mary Clark. Their 
son, Robert Fargo Greenlee, born Feb. 10, 1903, at Chicago. 

4566. III. Isabella Victoria Greenlee, born March 29, 1877; died June 19, 

1902, at Chicago. 

ROBERT LEMUEL GREENLEE'S biography is combined with that of his 
brother, RALPH STEBBINS GREENLEE. 



2646. 



1320 596 



RALPH STEBBINS GREENLEE s \ Mary wn* 

I Edmund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins o Joseph Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Sarah ) 

son of Mary Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, was born April 13, 1838, 
at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; married February 15, 1866, at 
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, to ELIZABETH BROOKS, born August 14, 
1838, at Sherbrook, Canada, who was a daughter of William Brooks and Emily 
Abbott. Occupation, manufacturer. Politics, Republican. Religion, Con- 
gregationalist. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. 

CHILDREN : 

4567. I. Gertrude Greenlee, born December 26, 1869 ; married James A. 
Lounsbury.+ 

The histories of the lives of ROBERT LEMUEL GREENLEE and RALPH 
STEBBINS GREENLEE are almost identical. At the age of ten they began 
to assist in the active duties of farm life by carrying milk from the yard 
into the cheese house, in that way helping their mother with her milking. At 
the age of twelve each of them milked ten cows night and morning, and be- 
came very expert milkers. A year or two afterwards they learned to make 
the cheese and butter, and were able to attend to that while their father was 
engaged in other duties on the farm. After their father had invented a 





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machine for the manufacture of his cheese boxes and butter firkins, the boys 
helped him in that department, thus learning the cooper's trade. 

They were given the best educational advantages afforded in the common 
schools, and later attended Allegheny College at Meadville, Pennsylvania, al- 
though neither of them completed the college course. 

"While working for their father their mechanical skill was developed. 
They became acquainted with Mr. Drake, the first discoverer of oil, and fur- 
nished him with barrels. They also manufactured oil barrels for Oil Creek, 
but this did not prove a successful venture, as the price of barrels became 
very low, and the flow of oil was s<i great that it became of little value. When 
they could not sell their barrels they bought oil at twenty-five cents a barrel ; 
but the difficulties were so great in getting it from the field that they lost 
money on it. At that time Oil Creek was practically a wilderness, except here 
and there a clearing with a small farm house. They were well acquainted 
with "Coal Oil Johnny," and at one time stopped over night at the home of 
his fostermother, "Widow McClintock.'" 

They purchased their father's patents for keg and barrel machinery, 
giving him their notes for six thousand dollars in payment, and went into 
the business of manufacturing cooperage. They met with so much success 
that they were able to meet the notes at the end of the first year. 

In 1863 the brothers decided to go to Chicago, and continue the manufac- 
ture of cooperage on a larger scale, having their machinery constructed in 
Erie, Pennsylvania. They made a contract with Samuel M. Nickerson & 
Company for the manufacture of barrels for the distillery, which was then 
using one hundred and sixty barrels per day. They little expected opposition 
from the coopers, and were not aware of the existence of a Cooper's Union — 
probably the first union ever established in Chicago. It was soon decided 
by the Union that it was not to their interests to allow the Greenlee machinery 
to run. At that time none but woodbound barrels would do for high wines, 
and they were not prepared with machinery for the splitting, shaving, and 
setting of hickory hoops, as the oil barrels which they made in Pennsylvania 
were hooped with iron, for which they had machinery. Consequently it was 
necessary for them to employ coopers to do that work. It was one of the rules 
of the Union that no one but a cooper's son should be allowed to learn the 
trade. The Union decided that the only way to drive out the machinery was 
to finish only as many barrels as they could have made by hand, so it would 
cost just as much for merely hooping a barrel as it would to shave the staves 
and heading by hand, joint them, truss them, and finish the barrel. In this 
way the Greenlees would receive practically nothing for the work done by the 
machinery. Not only that, but the coopers would make the barrels leak if 
possible, either by putting hickory chips across the joints under the hoops, 
or by making holes in the joints from the inside. It finally became necessary 
to discharge all the union coopers and hire green men from the street, whom 
they were able to teach to split, shave and hoop a barrel. In that way they 
became independent and as a result practically broke up the union, although 
it required a great deal of money, perseverance, and energy. They were at 
their place of business from five and six in the morning until eight or nine at 
night, in that way preparing the material for work the following day. They 



666 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

made a success of the cooperage business, and finally organized a company 
which was known as the "United States Barrel Company," and sold out 
their patents. 

In 1864 they became members of the Board of Trade, and remained mem- 
bers for three or four years. They did not meet with success and decided 
that they were not adapted for a speculative business. At that time the 
Board of Trade was located on South "Water street, and the membership fee 
was twenty-five dollars. 

In 1866 they formed a co-partnership with their father-in-law, Mr. "William 
Brooks, and under the firm name of Greenlee Brothers & Company, entered 
business for the general sale of machinery and railway and machinists sup- 
plies, in addition to cooperage, which they carried on successfully for a few 
years. They then purchased Mr. Brooks' interest and engaged in the manu- 
facture of special lines of wood-working machinery for the manufacture of 
sash, doors and blinds, and special machinery for railroad car building. They 
were the first to adopt and make a success of mortising timber by the use of 
the hollow chisel ; or, as it was called, boring a square hole. They have taken 
out a number of patents on machinery for use in that connection and other 
special wood-working machinery. They have been constantly adding new 
inventions and methods until the Greenlee machines have become famous with 
manufacturers in wood all over the world. Immediately after the great fire 
of 1871, they removed to their present quarters on "West Twelfth street. 

In 1882, in connection with the wood-working machinery business they 
engaged in the manufacture of repairs for all stoves and ranges, which has 
grown to such an extent that they now have patterns for the burning out 
pieces of over one hundred and fifty thousand different stoves and ranges, 
being the largest concern of the kind in the world. Their trade extends prac- 
tically over the whole country. The same year they built a foundry for the 
manufacture of eastings for their wood-working machinery and stove repairs. 
In 1886 Greenlee Brothers & Company were incorporated, and they also in- 
corporated the Northwestern Stove Repair Company and the Greenlee Foun- 
dry Company, and in this way were enabled to divide their personal property. 
They have since added to the manufacture of wood-working machinery, the 
manufacture of auger bits of every description. They now give employment 
to about four hundred persons. "When they came to Chicago they had yery 
little money and have never received any financial assistance. They have 
always 1 n in business together, their interests being equal, and their suc- 
cess can be attributed to their perfect confidence in each other and their unity 
of action. If one is away the other acts independently, each having full power 
of attorney from the other, to do anything necessary with their property, both 
nal and real. 

Some years after their removal to Chicago, they bought the old honie- 
stead in Crawford County, which remains the home of the Greenlee family in 
Pennsylvania. They married sisters (both of whom were twins, but not of the 
same pair), daughters of William Brooks, who for many years was a resident 
of Sherbrook, Canada, and one of the leading spirits of the conservative gov- 
ernment of the Dominion; but later became a resident of Chicago. 

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each other, and they are as much alike in character, disposition and thought, 
as in looks. They have always taken a lively interest in the welfare of the 
city, and both are members of the Union League Club. They have been ex- 
tensive travelers; and, with their families, who always accompany them, have 
visited must of the foreign countries, making trips around the world, and 
going into the interiors of China, Japan, and other oriental countries. Their 
leading characteristics are inbred politeness, kindness and consideration for 
others, coupled with indomitable will-power, untiring energy, broad liber- 
ality and uncompromising honesty. Their fortunes have been fairly gained, 
and stand proud monuments of their sturdy manhood and genius. 

2647. 

MICHAEL D. GREENLEE ^ Mary Wright Stebbins 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

I Edmund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
61 B 2 11 

Joseph Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins : ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 

a Colton Sa rah Dorchester Hannah Wright ' Sarah I 

son of Mary Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, born March 24. 1840, 
at Rundells, Crawford County. Pennsylvania; died March 18, 1892, at Run- 
dells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania: married April 19, 1876, at Chicago, 
Cook County, Illinois, to MARY L. LOCKE, born November 23, 1850, at Cov- 
ington, Kentucky, who was a daughter of George W. Locke and Amanda Gray. 
Occupation, farmer. Polities. Democrat. Religion, Methodist. Resided at 
Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN: 

1568. I. Ralph S. Gi idee, born February 13, 1877; married in 1903. to 

Grace Morris. 

4569. II. Pearl Greenlee, born June 14, 1881. 

4570. III. Robert |,. Greenlee, born August 31, 1887. 

MICHAEL D. GREENLEE served in the Civil War as a private in the 169th 
regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. During his soldier life he was obliged 
to sleep on the wet ground, and thus contracted rheumatism, from which 
he never fully recovered. He returned to the old homestead and remained 
there until his death. His son, Ralph, attended Allegheny College at Mead- 
ville, Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1902; removed to Chicago in 
1902 and is now connected with the Greenlee Foundry Company. 

2648. 

RACHEL ARMLNDA GREENLEE s \ Mary Wright Stebbins? Daniel Stebbins 6 

I nund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 9 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 I 
Sarah | 

daughter of Mary Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, was born July 6, 
1842, at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania ; married February 9, 1890, 



668 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

at Kenosha, Wisconsin, to JESSE COOPER ROWELL, born February 18, 
1831, at Jefferson, Lincoln County, Maine, who was a son of Jesse Rowell and 
Susanna Linscott. Occupation, merchant. Politics, Republican. Religion, 
Protestant. Residence, Denver, Colorado. No children. 

2650. 

i 13°0 596 

MARY LUCINDA GREENLEE 8 >■ Mary Wright Stebblns 7 Daniel Stebbins o 

) Edmund Greenlee Rachel Blodgett 

245 61 2 

Aaron Stebbins 5 Joseph Stebbins i Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Mary Wright Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 !■ 
Sarah ( 

daughter of Mary "Wright Stebbins and Edmund Greenlee, born October 28, 
1846, at Rundells, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; married first, at Mead- 
ville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, to WILLIAM DALLAS GREENLEE, 
born 1844, at Guard, Erie County, Pennsylvania ; died July 8, 1894, at Chicago, 
Illinois, who was a son of David Greenlee and Harriet Mallory. Occupation, 
farmer and merchant. Politics, Republican. Religion, Protestant. Residence, 
Chicago, Illinois, and Denver, Colorado. She was married second, October 
28, 1900, at Kansas City, Mo., to Isaac Ladner Bishop, born August 22, 1845, 
at Lyonsville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, who was a son of Moses Bishop 
and Susan Ladner. Occupation, jeweller. Politics, Republican. Residence, 
Denver, Colorado. 

CHILDREN : 

4571. I. David William Greenlee, born August 7, 1868; married Adeline 

Whitney Bristol.+ 

4572. II. Lizzie May Greenlee, born July 5, 1869 ; married Charles Wiseman 

Woodley.+ 

2661. 

I 1322 596 245 

DELWIN A. STEBBINS s - John A. Stebblns 7 Daniel Stebbins 6 Aaron Stebbins 5 

( I'hebe M. Green Rachel Blodgett Mary Wright 
CI 9 2 1 ) 

l Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l • 
Rebecca Colton Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of John A. Stebbins and Phebe M. Green, born August 31, 1854, at Cussa- 
wago, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; married September 25, 1880, at Alfred, 
New York, to NELLIE SPENCER, born in Illinois; died December 28, 1887, 
at Almond, New York, who was a daughter of David Spencer, of Alfred, 
New York. Ho was married second, November 25, 1889, at Hornellsville, New 
York, to MARY S. LOPER, born at Rathboneville, Steuben County, New 
York, who was a daughter of John Loper, of Addison, New York, and Jane 
Spencer. Profession, lawyer. Residence, Almond, New York. 

CHILDREN: 

4573. I. Myrta Rose, born July 20, 1882. 

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school house in Cussawago Township, and later a select school at Mosiertown. 
He also attended the Edinboro stair Normal School. He moved from Cussa- 
wago \\ ith his mother and sister Nina in 1873; lived at Little Genesee, New 
York, for some time on a farm and later attended Alfred University for some 
time, teaching school winters, lie studied law with Gen. Rufus Scott, at Bel- 
mont. New York, graduated from the Albany Law School May 22, 18S4, and 
was admitted to practice law at Binghamton, New York, May 9, 1884. Since 
that time he has practiced his profession at Almond, Allegany County, New 
York. 

2663. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS s Benjamin Stebbins 6 

I Ellzabel b Breu Sabra Minor 
G2 9 2 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stpliblns 2 

Mary Da; iv Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah ( 

daughter of Jere Stebbins and Elizabeth Brewster, born December IS, 1779; 
died April 25, 1834; inarrie I aber 7. 1811, to JABEZ DEAN DeWITT, 

of Montreal. Canada, born May 11. 1774: died March 16, 1826. 

CHILDREN: 

4574. I. Charles DeWitt, horn March 19, 1814; died March 2G, 1814. 
1575. II. Jabez DeWitt. bom September 11, 1816; died January 28, 1820. 

4576. III. Stebbins DeWitt, I...™ November 8, 1820: died January 28, 1822. 

2665. 

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LORA STEBBINS s - :.-r, ■;•:... \iiins t Benjamin Stebl i Benjamin Stebbins s 

I Elizabeth Brewster Sabra Minor Marj 

62 :> 2 1 ) 

Benjamin Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 in >WLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Jere Stebbins and Elizabeth Brewster, horn March 1, 1782, at 
West Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 17, 1860, at Northampton, 
Massachusetts; married February 16, 1S06, to DWIGHT LATHROP, born 
April 9, 1780, at West Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 12, 1818, at 
West Springfield, Massachusetts, who was a son of Rev. Dr. Joseph Lathrop 
and Elizabeth Dwight. Occupation, merchant. Resided at New York, N. Y. 

CHILDREN : 

4577. I. Francis Stebbins Lathrop, born November 10, 1806; married 

Caroline Gilmore.+ 

4578. II. Dwight Lathrop, horn January 20, 1808; married [No. 2681] 

Mary Maxwell Stebbins. + 

4579. III. Henry Lathrop, born September 8, 1811; married [No. 2520] 

Clarissa Stebbins. -{- 

4580. IV. Jere Stebbins Lathrop, born January 26, 1816 ; married Elizabeth 

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670 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2667. 

( 1335 607 248 

PA7VTA STEBBINS s - 'ere Stebbins? Benjamin Stebbins e Benjamin Stebbins s 

rAUUi oiiODiiio ( Elizabeth Brewster Sabra Minor Mary Day 

6' 9 2 1 / 

amin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l r 
Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ' 

daughter of Jere Stebbins and Elizabeth Brewster, bom April 10, 1786, at 
West Springfield, Massachusetts; died August 8, 1866, at West Springfield, 
.Massachusetts; married October 16, 1815, at West Springfield, Massachusetts, 
to Dr. REUBEN CHAMPION, born June 28, 1784, at West Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, died October 9, 1865, at West Springfield, who was a son of Reuben 
Champion and Silence Ely. Profession, physician and farmer. Resided at 
West Springfield, Massachusetss. 

CHILDREN : 

4581. I. Elizabeth Brewster Champion, born April 3. 1818; married Paoli 

Lathrop.-f 

4582. II. Benjamin Franklin Champion, horn January 8, 1822; married De- 

cember 30, 1847, Ellen Porter Shackford. He died February 
22, 1862. 

2668. 

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ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 

sen of Jere Stebbins and Elizabeth Brewster, was born July 28, 1788, at West 
Springfield, Massachusetts; died October 16, 1819, at West Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married March 7 (or July 2), 1818, at West Springfield, Massachu- 
setts, to MARYTTA PARSONS. Resided at West Springfield. She married 
si cond, < !aleb Rice. 

CHILDREN : 

'. I. Marytta Parsons, born May 17. 1819; died December 25, 1819. 

BENJAMIN STEBBINS was postmaster of West Springfield, Massachu- 
setts, from February 19, 1817, until his death, when his brother Miner took 
charge of the office. 

2673. 

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NANCY DIGGINS 8 - Sabra Stebbins? Benjamin Stebbins « Benjamin Stebbins 5 
I Augustus Diggins Sabra Minor Mary Day 
62 9 2 1 1 

amin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

ighl E Sabra Stebbins and Aiigustus Diggins, was born September 18, 

' 7-7 died L875; married 1807, to ASAHEL HATHEWAY, born 1781; died 
1S29, who was a son of Asahel Hathewav and Anne Dwight. 



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EIGHTH GENERATION. 671 

CHILDREN : 

William Augustus Hatheway, born 1807; died 1826. 
Henry Dwight Hatheway, born 1809; died 18'51. 
Francis James Hatheway, bom 1811; died 1836. 
Julia Maria Hatheway, born 1814; married N. K. Clark. 
Sabra Stebbins Hatheway, born 1816; died young. 
Cornelia Caroline Hatheway, born 1820; married Charles Austin 
Sherman. 
4590. VII. Louise Elizabeth Hatheway, born 1824. 



2675. 

ELIZA DIGGLNS s - i.i si. !il, ins t imin Stebbins 6 Benjamin Stebbins B 
( Augustus Digglns Sabra Minor Mary Day 
62 '.i 2 1 1 

amin Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s Tin. mas stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 [• 
Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Sabra Stebbins and Augustus Diggins, was born 1789; died 1872, 
at New York; married to JOHN K. SATTERLEE. 

CHILDREN: 

4591. I. Augustus Satterlee. Unmarried. 
Emily Satterlee. Unmarried. 
( lharles Satterlee. Unmarried. 
Alfred Satterlee. Unmarried. 
Fanny Satterlee; married Daniel Carrington. 
Catharine Satterlee; married Ferdinand Bovle. 



2677. 

„__.____ --,——-——___-- 1 1337 607 248 

CHARLES STEBBINS 8 - Solomon Stebbins '< Benjamin Stebbins 8 Benjamin Stebbins 5 

I Malah Day Sabra Minor Mary Day 
62 9 2 1 1 

imin Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l • 
Wi.L.w Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Malah Pay. was born December 22, 1788, at 
West Springfield, Massachusetts; died November 13, 1864, at West Spring- 
Held. Massachusetts; married May 1">. 1818, at Norwich, Connecticut, to LIMA 
TRACY, born 1792, at Huntington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died 
August 29, 1881, at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, who was a 
daughter of Stephen Tracy. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Re- 
ligion, Protestant. Resided at West Springfield. 

CHILDREN ; 

Benjamin, born September 7. 1819; died 1840. 
Charles, born August 23, 1820; died December 12. 1846. 
Francis, born March 15, 1827: went to California. 
Solomon, born April 13, 1833; married Almyra Louisa Alexan- 
der.-)- 



4592. 


II. 


4593. 


III. 


4594. 


rv. 


1595 


v. 


4596. 


VI. 



4597. 


I 


4598. 


II. 


4599. 


III. 


4600. 


TV. 



672 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2678. 

I 1337 607 248 

HEMAN STEBBINS 8 - Solomon Stebbins 7 Benjamin Stebbins o Benjamin Stebbins 5 

I Malah Day Sabra Minor Mary Day 
62 9 2 1 / 

Benjamin Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Solomon Stebbins and Malah Day, was born June 3, 1791, at West 
Springfield, Massachusetts ; died November 9, 1838, at South Brookfield, Massa- 
chusetts; married October 23, 1824, at West Springfield, Massachusetts (or 
South Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut), to SARAH MAY PAINE, 
born October 23, 1804 (or 1803), at South Woodstock, Windham County, 
Connecticut; died October 23, 1881, at Providence, Rhode Island, who was a 
daughter of Amos Paine and Polly Lyon. He was graduated from Yale Col- 
lege in 1814. Profession, lawyer and civil engineer. Politics, Whig. Religion, 
Unitarian. Residence, Brookfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN, all born in South Brookfield, Massachusetts: 

4601. I. Edward, bom December 27, 1825 ; died October 19, 1845. 

4602. II. Sarah Faith McLellan, born August 14, 1827 ; died December 27, 

1841. 

4603. III. Mary Paine, born February 6, 1829 ; married Albert Henry Camp- 

bell^ 

4604. IV. Frances, born September 19, 1831; is a very accomplished and 

successful teacher. 



2681. 

MARY MAXWELL STEBBINS 8 \ Edwards Stebbins 7 Benjamin Stebbins G 

( Catharine Ann Ilowley Sabra Minor 

24S 62 3 2 

Benjamin Stebbins 5 Benjamin Stebbins t Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Mary Day Widow Martha Ball Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 J- 
Sarah i 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Catharine Ann Howley, born February 25, 
1804, at West Springfield, Massachusetts (or Savannah, Georgia) ; died August, 
1864, at Macon, Georgia ; married June 9, 1831, at Savannah, Georgia, to 
DWIGHT LATHROP [No. 4578], born January 20, 1808, at West Springfield, 
Massachusetts; died February 2, 1851, at New York, N. Y., who was a son of 
Dwight Lathrop and Lora Stebbins. Occupation, merchant. Resided at New 
York, N. Y. 

CHILDREN: 

4605. I. Catharine Ann Lathrop, born March 9, 1832 ; died August, 1832. 

4606. II. Dwight Lathrop, born July 27, 1833 ; married Maria Louise 

Brantley. -4- 

4607. III. Edward Stebbins Lathrop, born July 27. 1835 ; married Georgia 

M. Brantley. + 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 673 

4608. IV. Francis Henry Lathrop, born July 27, 1835; married Frances A. 

Macdonough. 

4609. V. Mary Cleland Lathrop, horn October 2, 1839: married James 

Renwick Gibson.-|- 

2688. 

JOSEPH ORVILLE STEBBINS ^ \ Seth StebMmfi Warham Stebblns « 

1 Melissa Chapin Sarah Williams 

88 9 o 

Edward Stebblns 5 John Stebblns < Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 

Kllzabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

':>WI.AND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah I 

son of Seth Stebbins and Melissa Chapin, was born January 27, 1840, at Chico- 
pee, Eampden County, Massachusetts; died November 7. 1888, at Chicopee, 
Massachusetts; married .May 8, 1878 T R.), at Northampton, Massachusetts, 
to MARY ELIZA WRIGHT, born April 3, 1845, at Northampton, Massachu- 
setts, who was a daughter of Edwin Wright and Mary Hamilton Rogers. 
cupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Resided at Chicopee. Massachu- 
setts. 

CHILDREN: 

4610. I. Edwin Barold, born February 22, 1881; died February 24. 1881. 

4611. II. Howard Leslie, born Augusl 1. 1883. 

2690. 

i ] : : » r. 648 294 

CYNTHIA ANN STEBBINS ~ Stebblns J Warham Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins b 

/ Melissa Chapin Sarah Williams Elizabeth Burt 
68 2 1 J 

John Stebblns t Joseph Stebblns 3 Thomas Stebblns a ROWL AND STEBBINS i J- 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

daughter of Seth Stebbins and Melissa Chapin, was horn March 23, 1844, at 
Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts; married May 3, 1865, at Chicopee, 
Hampden County, Massachusetts, to HENRY AUGUSTUS WRIGHT, born 
January 19, 1839, al Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Occu- 
pation, steam engineer. Politics, Republican. Residence, Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts 

CHILDREN: 

4612. I. Mabel Estella Wright, horn November 12, 1871; married Ernest 

E. Towne. 
1613 H. Harry Stebbins Wright, horn February 3, 1880. 

2710. 

, 1350 649 294 

• Ruth Stebbins J Elam stebbins o Edward Stebbins 5 

I John Kilbon Knth Hitchcock Elizabeth Hurt 



68 9 2 11 

Stebblns 4 Joseph Stebblns s Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l ]■ 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Ruth Stebbins and John Kilbon. was born August 15, 1839, at Spring- 
field, Hampden County. Massachusetts: married January 1, 1863, at Spring- 

43 



G74 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

field, Hampden County, Massachusetts, to HELEN MARIA COOLEY, born 
March 27, 1837, at Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died 
March 8, 1881, who was a daughter of Cyrus Cooley and Deniah Morgan. He 
married second, February 13, 1885, ANNIE RACHEL COOPER, born August 
21, 1854, at Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey, who was a daugh- 
of William Babbitt Cooper and Phoebe Ledell Cooper. Occupation, pat- 
tern maker; manual teacher. Politics, Republican. Religion, Congregation- 
alism Residence, Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

Iti 14. 1. Caroline Eunice Kilbon, born July 16, 1864. 

1615 II. Mary Goodrich Kilbon. born June 9, 1868; died August 8, 1869. 

4616. III. Ruth Helen Kilbon, born January 12, 1878; died August 14, 1894. 

GEORGE BALDWIN KILBON attended the Springfield [Mass.] High 
School for one year, and then had the benefit, of one year at the Monson 
[Mass. | Academy. 

lie served his country during the war of the Rebellion, being a member of 
the 30th Company of Unattached Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, from Sep- 
1. imIh r 1. 1864, until June 29, 1865, and was appointed corporal April 14, 1865. 
From 1883 to 1898, he acted as Secretary and Treasurer of the 30th Company 
Association. 

Ml\. KILBON early became identified with church affairs. Since January 
15, 1874. he has served as Deacon of the Olivet Congregational Church of 
Springfield. He was clerk of the church for several years preceding his selec- 
tion as deacon and was treasurer most of the time since that date, until 1898. 
1896 lie lias served as treasurer of Olivet Parish. 

Prom 1SS6 to 1898 MR. KILBON taught in the Manual Training School at 
Springfield, Massachusetts. 

2712a. 

„,,.,, ._.~ „ „„„„„ „„_ „ \ 1353a 650 '204 

EDWARD E. STEBBINS 8 -. IMw.-inl Sfi.i. in- : Edward Stebbins Edward Stebbins 5 

I Sarah Ann Atkinson Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt 

9 2 1 ) 

i' 11 in- i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
iVarrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Ann Atkinson, was born November 13, 
1830, .-it Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; married December 25, 
1852, at Cleveland, Ohio, to ELIZABETH LINEGAR, born June 28, 1837, at 

Weisenstine, Switzerland, who was a daughter of Linegar and Mary 

ers. Residence, Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Bay Ridge, Florida. 

CHILDREN: 

1 William, in. rn 1856; died in 1857. 

er his father's death (1846) EDWARD E. STEBBINS went twelve 

miles below Franklin, Pennsylvania, to work in a blast furnace which made 

from the ore. He had been working about six months when the furnace 

of frei trade, the tax having been taken off iron imported 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 675 

from England, which robbed the workmen of their hard earned wages. Prom 
the furnace, he walked heme, some thirty-five miles, having to beg his food 
on the way. After remaining home for a short time he started for Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, where he obtained work in a cabinet shop. 

In December he enlisted in the United States service in the Avar with Mex- 
ico, and was honorably discharged on July 5th, 1848. He returned to his 
home at Meadville. Pennsylvania, where he remained about a year, and then 
settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until the Rebellion broke out. 
He enlisted in the 7th Ohio Volunteers, May '20th. 1861, and went through 
hardships until discharged at Cleveland. July 5th, 1864. With the 
7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry he was pushed forward from Camp Denison in 
June, 1861, into Virginia (now West Virginia), under Colonel Tyler, who, 
previou to the breaking ou1 of the Rebellion, had been a fur dealer and knew 
every part of the country and nearly all of the inhabitants. Therefore this 
was mad" the Pilot regiment in Virginia (now W. Va.)- They were in camp 
not more than three days at any one time during the first year of service, so 
lay know that no grass grew under their feet. 
Their first fight was in the following August. With only six hundred and 
eighty men. they fought Floyd and Wise with their force of seven thousand 
men, for about an hour. The fight commenced just as daylight was dawning. 
MK. STEBBINS had gotten off his track in some way and found himself 
mixed up with a reb< lit. lie use. I all the Yankee ingenuity he could 

think of in gi and finally started on the run with the bullets 

whistling around him. Tie reached his regiment on the hill of the church, 
; but. on examination, found seven bullet holes through his cap, pants 
-at. A very close call. bu1 he fell Hie truth of the old saying: ''A miss 
good as a mile." After joining his company on the hill, he saw the rebels 
surrounding them in lie shapi horse shoe. As the regiment was inex- 

perienced they did r peril, until Private STEBBIXS shouted. 

" you. gel oul of here," and they got out lively. 

The cum on the hill lai ton, W. Va.. one hundred and ■ 

fifty miles distant, in three days, which was the best marching done during 

During h MR. STEBBINS became separated from his 

but he picked up twelve lost men and guided them in the direction 

of Gauly Bridge, where General Cox was stationed. They traveled all that 

ihI as nielit came on, the men said it was too dark to travel. They were 

tired out and lay down to rest. All fell asleep but MR. STEBBINS. Just at 

■■• of them 1" go with him to hunt something to 
eat. They were gone about two hours and returned to find that their eom- 
had been captured by the Confederates. They pushed forward and 
upon blackberries for three days, having several narrow escapes from 
captured. Finally i\!R. STEBBINS' partner (wdiose name was George) 
was taken sick-, and they were obliged to secrete themselves in a barn. In 
the morning he notified the planter and his family of their condition. It hap- 
pened that the family was loyal and they did everything possible for the sick 
boy. They remained in the barn until the fight of General Rosecrans and 
Floyd, at Carnifax Ford. Gauly River, twenty days after the fight on the 
hill. In the morning he sent little Johnny (the nephew of the old man) on 



676 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

horse back, to find out how the battle terminated. He was not gone long be- 
lie came Hying back, bareheaded (he had lost his cap on the way), rushed 
up to the barn and said, "Come on, boys, Rosecrans whipped them." So MR. 
STEBBINS got George out of the hay mow, went to the house, and slept there 
that night. The following morning, with George's arms around his neck, he 
walked to the camp, three miles from the house, where George was placed in 
care of the hospital corps and on the next morning was sent to Charleston, 
W. Va.. where he died the third day after. 

At the time MR. STEBBINS went into Rosecrans' camp, there could not 
be produced in the confederate army one who could eclipse him in regard 
to uniform, his U. S. uniform having been completely torn from his body in 
passing through brier bushes, with the Johnnies in hot pursuit. His pants 
were gray with white cotton patches, puckered up blouse, dyed with black 
walnut shucks ; chip hat with rim tied on with strings, and toes out of shoes. 
One side of his face half shaved (or beard torn out by the roots, his razor 
having been whetted on a scythe stone, he had to postpone the shave). 

Immediately after delivering George to the hospital corps, he went in 
search of the Cleveland company of the 23rd 0. V. I., commanded by Captain 
Mackelrath. He found him and grasping his hand said, "How are you. Cap." 
The captain looked at him seriously, then said, "Who in are you, any- 
way?" He told him, and the Captain yelled for the boys to turn out. He 
was never so tossed and twisted in his life as he was for the next few minutes. 
Colonel Hayes, afterwards President of the United States, came up while the 
eircus was on and asked the Captain who MR. STEBBINS was. The Captain 
took him to the Colonel and introduced him. Smiles were all over the Col- 
onel's face when he looked him over. His generosity was aroused, and he 
told the Captain to take STEBBINS to the commissary and get him a uniform 
and have it charged to him. They started to the commissary's and when 
passing by General Rosecrans' tent, were hailed by the General, who stood 
in the doorway. "Captain, who have you got there?" The Captain replied, 
"One of the 7th 0. V. I. boys." The General, with a smile on his lips. said. 
"Do you know whom you remind me of?" MR. STEBBINS answered. "No, 
Sir."' and asked him of whom he reminded him. General Rosecrans said. 
"Thompson's Artillery," that he had captured the day before. MR. STEB- 
BINS replied that he had done a good job. The General smiled and asked 
him if lie was acquainted with the roads about there. When he told him that 
he knew every mad and path for miles around, the General asked him to 
come into his tent, where his maps were on a rude table. He told Mr. STEB- 
BINS that he was sorry that he did not get all of Floyd's army, and asked 
if there was any road by which he could have headed them off from the ferry. 
MR. STEBBINS told him that there was a private road three miles north. 
thai crossed to the ferry. The General called his orderly, who stood wait- 
ing; and, after MR. STEBBINS had given directions, the orderly started to 
investigate, and was soon back from a ride of about eight or nine miles, and 
reported to tie- general that the road was good to the ferry, and could be 
I for u r ettin<jr artillery and all branches of the army safely over. The at- 
phere was getting bine. MR. STEBBINS said he never saw a man so mad 
before in his life as the General was. He kicked over the table and maps; 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 677 

threw a camp stool, and it' MR. STEBBINS had not dodged, it would have 
hit him. The General saw this and said that he did not throw at him and 
added. "If I had only known of this private road I would have tuven every- 
thing I have in the world. I am sorry, sorry." 

After MR. STEBBINS had received his uniform, he received transporta- 
tion, and soon joined his regiment at Charlestown, W. Va. They were sur- 
' to see him, as he had been reported killed. His regiment was trans- 
ferred to the Army of the Potomac, after the possession of West Virginia by 
our troops. Then came the battles of Port Republic, Chancellorsville, and 
Gettysburg, with other minor fights. It was then transferred to Sherman iu 
the south, and had its share of fighting at Lookout Mountain, Missionary 
Ridge, Buzzards Roost, Reseca, and in several smaller fights. At Reseca, MR. 
STEBBINS was one of the men who carried horses, cannon, etc., up a steep 
bank, at an angle of forty-five degrees, to gain a position that commanded 
the Rebel fortifications, and then made it hot for them. He was with General 
Sherman on his march to the sea. "Sherman's Bummers," as they were called, 
came across a big flock of chickens on a plantation: and in no time each of 
the "Bummers" had from one to three chickens apiece. MR. STEBBINS 
ran after an old rooster and chased him for over an hour, around the barn, 
under the barn, and finally towards the house. Both were played out. Just 
as they reached the corner of the house. MR. STEBBINS' fool caught on a 
board sidewalk and over he went. In falling, he reached and caught the 
rooster by the tail, little knowing that General Hooker and General Sherman 
were sitting on the front steps, not over three feet from him. General Hooker 
said, "Well done, young man." and they both broke out in laughter and kept 
it ii]) until he was out of sight. When he cooked the rooster it was too tough 
to eat and he threw it to a dog. The dog gave it up, too touch for him. At 
thai time the soldiers had orders to live on the country. 

When they were within twenty miles of Atlanta, the time of enlistment 
having expired three months before, the officers waited upon General Hooker, 
who immediately wrote out their transportation papers for home. One not 

placed in their position (thi years from their loved ones at home) cannot 

fathom the joy in their hearts as they marched to the railroad station to take 
the cars for home, but how sad the thought that, out of eighteen hundred, 
only two hundred and fifty returned. The brave boys who were left behind 
are buried all oyer Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. God bless 
them ! 

After remaining in his old home for many years, MR. STEBBINS removed. 
in 1881, to Florida, for the benefit of the health of his wife and himself, where 
he located a homestead and set out orange trees. They grew to bearing and 
yielded rich harvests, until the heavy frosts of December, 1894, and February. 
1895, cut them to the ground. He planted again, and the trees were full of 
bloom, when the frost of February. 1899. again blasted his hopes. He has a 
good home and likes the climate, so will probably end his days there. 

We append some reminiscences of his early days, written by him in his 
sixty-ninth year. 

"In my young school days, one of my favorite companions was Sammy 



678 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Magan, a small red haired hoy, plucky as could be. I became his favorite 
friend through a fight between him and a larger boy by the name of John- 
son, a brother of the late Henry C. Johnson, Commissioner of United States 
Customs. Johnson had Little Sammy down and was pounding him unmerci- 
fully, and T could not stand it any longer. I hit Johnson a powerful blow 
between the eyes, which settled him on that occasion. 

In tunc Sammy and I parted. Sammy to take a position in the United 
States Navy and 1 to go west. During the war I was taken to a hospital at 
Alexandria. While convalescing, I was appointed postmaster of the hos- 
pital, and had occasion to go to the general post office on official business. 
In going down the Potomac on the boat I saw two officers attached to the 
Hot ilia of the Potomac, which Sammy Magan, as Lieutenant, was command- 
ing. 1 approached them with the customary salute and asked them where I 
would be likely to find Commander Magan. They looked me over from head 

foot, and then in answer said they did not know and looked at me as if it 
made little d ace whether I knew or not. However, I found out at the 

Navy Yard that Com. Magan's headquarters were at the Willard Hotel. I 
called at the hotel and asked the clerk if Magan was in. He told me that 
he was and asked me for my card. When I told him that I had none he asked 
me my name, which I told him. Magan was standing at the head of the 
stairs and heard the conversation. When he heard my name he yelled "Ad- 
mit him." Magan met me at the head of the stairs and pulled me into the 
room and down into a chair. Down came two or three decanters of brandy, 
etc., with a box of cigars, and we drank to old times. While smoking, with 
our feci upon the table, there came a rap at the door. Magan called "Come 
in," and in came the same officers I had met on the boat. They saluted and 
were astonished to see me taking things easy and in a manner they dared 
imt do. ! paid no attention to their salute. Their orders were soon given 
them and oul they went. Poor, miserable, proud fools! Sammy wanted to 
transfer me to his flagship, as one of his clerks, but I loved my regiment (the 
7th ( >hio ) too much. 

Sammy's father made a visit to his ship to see him. but he was at Wash- 
ington. The sailors, not knowing him, got him into a game of cards. The 
came on board and found his father sitting on the forward deck playing. 
"Why. father, what are you doing?" "Oh! just amusing the boys." said 
the father, who was full of fun. They were astonished to find out who he was. 

While I was visiting a Meadville company, guarding the White House. 

i 1 ing to Lieutenant Dickson, who should come walking down to the 

Company's tents. bu1 our dear friend. Abraham Lincoln (lamented and hon- 

as long as history can be carried i. God bless him! Dickson introduced 

the President ti He asked me many questions in regard to my regiment. 

"Yes. yes," was his reply to me. He knew the history of every regiment in 
my. < hi retiring he said to me, "Now when you come to Washington. 
come and see me." Shaking his band. I promised to do so. but it was the last 
time I ever saw him, the one who became a martyr because he loved the whole 
people North— South — East and West. What a warmth of love he had for 
his native country. Again, God bless him! 

I enlisted in Milwaukee for the Mexican war. While bent over blacking 




RESIDENCE OF No. 2713. DR. JONATHAN DWIOIIT VINTON, 
KIMBERTON, PEXN 





V. 2713. 
.11 >\ VT1IAN I 'WliillT VINTON. 



No. 2711!. 
(iEl |R(!E ASAIIEt. I'.ISI'.l: 



07!) 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 679 

my shoes, one of the Company, a Dutchman, pulled the bench from under me, 
which hurl me some. While he was blacking his shoes, I tricked him the 
same way. He jumped to his feet and struck me. At that I landed him one 
on Ins face lull length, which loosened some of his teeth. Just at that moment 
the second sergeant grabbed me by the throat and was choking- me. I wanted 
my breath, and let him have it between the eyes and left the print of my 
knuckles there, -lust then the orderly came in and placed me under arrest, to 
court-martialed. In these days it was death to strike .your superior. I 
was tried, but the evidence given in proved that I was not the aggressor. The 
chevrons were cu1 from the sergeant's arm and transferred to mine. Pro- 
moted from drummer to sergeant, pretty big jump! I got tired of office, got 
back my drum and was contented. 

While in camp on the Tennessee River, my Colonel made the remark that 
wished he had a good drink of whiskey. I hunted up a negro who knew 
the country and found that there was a distillery about fifteen miles in the 
rebel lines. I started alone through the woods, and found the distillery, but 
had to hide under the floor until the rebel cavalry departed. Then I popped 
in with a gold dollar and gol two canteens full of corn whiskey. He wanted 
to know what I was. I told him I was one of Hood's Scouts, but I got out of 
there as soon as possible and got safely back to camp in the evening. I aston- 
ished my Colonel when 1 told him of my going through the rebel lines. Well, 
the ( !ol. gol happy over the canteen, ami of course I felt sort of funny, too." 



2712b. 

I 1353a 650 294 

THOMAS A. STEBBINS - EdwardStel is: Edward Stebbins o Edward Stebbins 5 

I . tn Atkinson Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 I 

Ins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Ann Atkinson, was born October 25, 1832, 

at Meadville, Pennsylvania; married November 6, 1858. to CAROLINE A. 

COBURN, born December 11. 1 <:!*;. Residence. Meadville. Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4616b. I. Edward E., born April 1, 1861. 

461tic. IT. Henrietta, born October 15. 1864; died November 23, 1869, at 

Meadville, Pennsylvania. 
4616d. III. Gertrude, born November 6, 1867. 
4616e. IV. Burton, born April 20. 1872. 

2712c. 

, 1 ;:.-,.:; i 650 294 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS s Edward Stebbins i Edward Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins 5 

I Sarah Ann Atkinson Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 11 
John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Ann Atkinson, was born December, 
L834, at Meadville. Pennsylvania: married October, 1857, to JAMES 



680 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

STEUART, of Erie, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, born December 24, 1811, 
who was a son of Thoraas Steuart and Margaret Forster. 

2712f. 

i 1353a 650 294 

FREDERICK STEBBINS s • Edward Stebbins r Edward Stebbins 6 Edward Stebbins s 

I Sarah Ann Atkinson Anna Taylor Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 / 

John Stebbins J Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Edward Stebbins and Sarah Ann Atkinson, was born October 23, 1840, 
at Meadville, Pennsylvania; married to MARTHA CATCHALL. Residence, 
Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Ohio. 



CHILDREN : 



4616f. I. Harry, born 1867. 
-kilu'g. II. Maud; died young. 



2713. 



i 1356 652 

JONATHAN DWIGHT VINTON 8 ] Caroline Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins 6 

( Jonathan Vinton Amia Pierce 

294 68 9 2 

Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Elizabeth Burl Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah t 

son of Caroline Stebbins and Jonathan Vinton, was born August 21, 1831, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married May 8, 1873, at 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to ELLEN E. TUTTLE, born January 14, 1834, 
at Colebrook, Wayne County, Ohio; died February 8, 1895, at Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania, who was a daughter of Evis Tuttle and Harriet Phillips. Pro- 
fession, physician. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, Kimberton, Chester 
County, Pennsylvania. 

JONATHAN D. VINTON spent his boyhood in his native town, on a small 
farm. lb' attended school winters, and one term at Westfield (Mass.) Academy. 
He taught school in his native town and in Northampton, for nine winters. 
In 1862, at the centennial celebration of the settlement of the town, he was 
chosen historian, and his address was published in full in the Northampton 
papers. 

In 186] I Qtered the Philadelphia Eclectic Medical College and grad- 
uated in 1864, afterwards locating in Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsyl- 
vania. He was a contributor of hygienic articles to the Independent Phoenix 
for Bve years, until he removed to Philadelphia, where he lived for twenty 
years, lie then removed to Kimberton, Chester County, his present location. 
During his residence in Philadelphia, he was a contributor to the "School- 
day Magazine," from 1868 to 1874, being musical editor from 1869 to 1874. 
He also contributed to the .Medical Independent from 1870 to 1872. Occa- 
sionally he contributed to the University Journal of Medicine and Surgery; 
the Philadelphia Evening Star; the Sunday School World, and other Sunday 





Nil, -71 7 
MRS I'iM.IA I' lilSISErc BliYANT AND [ITISBAND. 



No 10:20 
I1ATTIE i: i [iltYANTl .WCEI.I,. 





No 1027. 
li \NCKS BliYANT. 



081 



No IG2S. 
ASIIl.i:v ELLIOTT BRYANT. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 681 

School papers; to various Sunday School music books and church singing 
books; to the Springfield (Mass.) Republican; and various other papers. He 
was also much interested in Sunday schools and temperance meetings, getting 
up music Eor and leading meetings of different kinds. 

He has published the following books: Poems, 56 p., 1884; Vinton's 
Poems, 240 p., illustrated, 1886; Sonnets, Roundels, Magrigals, etc., and How 

Write Them, 134 p., 1888; Shadows from Life and other Poems, 264 p., 
1891; An Essay on Mental Training, 37 p., 1887; also compiled the Lord's 
Prayer in Forty Languages, 1887; besides many sheets of music. He is now 
writing another book of poems. 

MR. VINTON is deeply interested in astronomy and in the miscroscope, 
possessing several telescopes, and ;i microscope of very high power and com- 
pleteness. 

"MY SIXTY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY. 

Another year has passed ! Upon the shore 

Of Life's expansive ocean still I wait 

The coming of that craft predestinate 
For all mankind, now and forevermore: — 
Nor can 1 say that the unceasing roar 

Of Time's relentless tide has been so great 

As would the coming sounds obliterate 
Of songs celestial sailors brave outpour. 
The waiting is not tedious; for the glint 

Of sunshine on the crystaled-bosom sea 

Doth charm my eye while dallying here with Time, 
And seems the way to point to heaven's blue tint. 

Beyond which, well I know, remain for me 
A fairer sunshine and a lovelier clime. 
August 21st. 1899. J. D. VINTON." 

2715. 

I 1857 652 294 

HENRY ALBERT BISBEE s <Eli •■> B . st.-t.i.iiis 7 Levi Stebbfns 6 Edward Stebbins 6 

/ Asabe] Bisbee Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 11 
John Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Eliza Bert Stebbins and Asahel Bisbee, was born September 5, 1837, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire County, .Massachusetts; married April 1, 1860, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to SARAH ESTHER WELLS, 
born December 19, 1837. at Williamsburg, Hampshire County. .Massachusetts, 
who was a daughter of John Wells and Eliza Graves. Occupation, carpenter. 
Politics, Republican. Residence. Williamsburg, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

4617. I. Ida Bisbee, born September 27, 1860; died December 24, 1863. 

4618. II. Mary Wells Bisbee, born August 10, 1862; married Archer Mon- 

sell. 



682 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

4619. III. George Henry Bisbee. born October 19. 1864; married Inez Tiles- 

ton. 

4620. IV. Frank Lester Bisbee, born December 7, 1S6G; married Jennie 

Braman. 

4621. V. Maria Jane Bisbee, born September 27, 1868 ; married Fred "Wal- 

ters. 

4622. VI. Nettie Eliza Bisbee, bom October 28, 1870. 
1623. VII. Wells Graves Bisbee, born December 6, 1878. 

2716. 

( 1357 652 204 

GEORGE ASAHEL BISBEE s < Eliza B. Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins 6 Edward Stebblns 5 

/ Asaliel Bisbee Amia Tierce Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 V 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Eliza Burt Stebbins and Asahel Bisbee, was born February 23, 1840, 
at Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married October 17, 1878, 
at Hinsdale, New Hampshire, to BETSEY SMITH, born September 7, 1853, 
at Whately, Franklin County, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Obed 
Smith and Philena Bassett. 

CHILDREN : 

4624. I. Myrtie Ella Bisbee, born February 21, 1884. 

4625. II. Celia Frances Bisbee, born November 18, 1887. 

GEORGE ASAHEL BISBEE enlisted in July, 1862, for three years, in 
Company D, of the 37th Massachusetts Regiment, and was in all engagements 
participated in by that regiment. He was slightly wounded on May 18, 1864 ; 
and was discharged at Reachville, Mass.. July 2. 1865. His regiment took part 
in the following engagements: Fredericksburg. Marye's Hights, Salem 
Church, Franklin's Crossing, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, 
Wilderness, Laurel Hill, "The Angel," Spottsylvania C. H., North Anna, Cold 
Harbor, Petersburg. Fort Stevens. Charlestown, Opequan, Hatcher's Run, Fort 
Stedman, Fall of Petersburg, Sailor's Creek. 



2717. 

CELIA FRANCES BISBEE 8 \ Eliza Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins e Edward Stebbins 5 

I Asahel Bisbee Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 
68 9 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins = ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

i ;hter of Eliza Burt Stebbins and Asahel Bisbee. was born March 31, 1842, 
at Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died August 5, 1900, at 
Westfield, Massachusetts; married February 22. 1865, at Chesterfield, Hamp- 
shire County, Massachusetts, to EDGAR BRYANT, born December 31, 1840, 
Ihesterfield, Massachusetts, son of Patrick Bryant and Brieea Drumpleton. 
Resided a1 Westfield, Massachusetts. 




So. 2721. 
I I I I li\ ('IIAXXIXti EDWARDS. 




IMEItRK [RVIXCI EDWARDS. 




N'o 2720. 
lil III \\!IA EDWARDS. 




IKiME OF K I I'll A EDWARDS (No. 2720 






Kin i HAXXIXfi EDW \l;l>s 
Will' ill No 2721. 



MRS MAin CAROLIXl [IECKER EDWA [JDS 
i;v: Wlfi> of \n 2723. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 683 

CHILDREN : 

I. Hattie Eliza Bryant, born November 23, 1865; married Newell L. 
Angell. 

4627. II. Katie Frances Bryant, horn June 23, 1867. 

4628. III. Ashley Elliott Bryant, born January (i. 1870; married Emily M. 

Herbert. 

2720. 

t 1358 652 "94 

RUTH AMIA EDWARDS" Tane r. Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins 6 Edward Stebhins 5 

I Richard Edwards Amia Fierce Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 II 

Stebbins* Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 

Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Jane Pierce Stebbins and Richard Louis Edwards, was born 
February 22, 1838, at Chesterfield, Hampshire County. Massachusetts; mar- 
ried August 19, 1855, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to NICHOLAS LUMSDEN; 

died at San Francisco. California. Occupation, bootmaker. Residence. Mil- 
waukee. Wisconsin. 

CHILDREN: 

l T. Louella Lumsden, horn .lure 14. 1856; died June 23, 1856. 

RUTH AMIA EDWARDS has hem a professional nurse for a number of 
years. 

2721. 

ELLERY CHANNING EDWARDS 8 J Jane P. Stebbins ■ Levi Stebbins o 

/ Richard Edwards Amia Pierce 

'-••.•I 68 9 2 

Edward Stebbins 5 a Stebbins t Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Elizabeth Burl Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 ■ 
Sarah < 

son of Jane Pierce Stebbins ami Richard L. Edwards, horn September 6, 1842, 
at Milwaukee. Wisconsin: married August 26, 1867, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 
to NELLIE O'NEIL, horn May 1, 1S47, who was a daughter of David O'Neil 
ami Nellie Mack. He married second, April 2S, 1897, at Milwaukee, Wiscon- 
sin, to EMMA L. (SAFFORD) WILLIAMS, born June 3, 1852, at Delavan, 
Wisconsin, daughter of Mathias Safford and M. A. Scranton. Occupation, 
bookkeeper. Residence, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

CHILDREN : 

4630. I. Ellery Louis Edwards, horn May 14, 186S ; married Annie Platnen.+ 

ELLERY CHANNING EDWARDS enlisted July 21. 1862, at Madison, 
Wisconsin, in Company L., 20th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and soon re- 
ceived the appointment of Corporal, and served three years in the Civil War. 
He is now a pensioner and a member of the National Soldiers Home, although 
he resides in Milwaukee. 



684 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

The Daily Milwaukee News of Oct. 10, 1863, contains the following item: 

"CORPORAL EDWARDS of the 20th Wisconsin Volunteers has been ap- 
pointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. He is a fine penman and thor- 
oughly qualified for the position. He participated in the engagements at the 
following points: Vanhuren, Arkansas; Yazoo City, Mississippi; Fort Mor- 
gan, Alabama; Vicksburg, Mississippi; Brownsville, Texas; Spanish Fort, 
Alabama; and was mustered out as Quartermaster Sergeant, July 14, 1865, at 
Galveston, Texas, on account of expiration of service and close of war." 

2723. 

PIERRE IRVING EDWARDS s \ Jane Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins 6 Edward Stebblns o 

I Richard Edwards Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Jane Peirce Stebbins and Richard L. Edwards, was born September 3, 
1845, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin ; married October 31, 1867, at New Orleans, 
Louisiana, to MARY CAROLINE HECKER, born April 18, 1844, at New Or- 
leans, Louisiana, daughter of Roman Hecker and Christina Doll. Occupation, 
painter. Residence, New Orleans. 

CHILDREN : 

4631. I. Edward Edwards, born November 12, 1868; married Edna Viola 

Edgeworth.-f- 

4632. II. Mary -lane Edwards, bora October 22, 1874; married George 

Mickel Young. -4- 

4633. 111. Christena Edwards, born January 11, 1877. 

4634. IV. Ruth Edwards, born December 30, 1880. 

2732. 

I 1361 652 294 

EMILY MARIA STEBBINS s - Edward Stebbins" Levi Stebbins 6 Edward S*tebbins 5 

( Maria Shaw Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 
lis 9 2 1 
John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 

'laughter of Edward Stebbins and Maria Shaw, was born August 29, 1839, at 
Northampton, Massachusetts; married August 20, 1857, at Williamsburg, 
Massachusetts, to CHAUNCEY GUILFORD, born September 25, 1837, at 
Williamsburg, Massachusetts, son of William Guilford and Philinda Brown. 
Occupation, farmer. Polities, Republican. Religion, Congregationalist. 

CHAUNCEY GUILFORD was mustered into the United States service, in 
Company I., 52nd Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on October 
11, 1862. The regiment was rendezvoused at Camp .Miller, Greenfield, Massa- 
chusetts. They broke camp on November 22, 1862, to take part in the Banks' 
Expedition, going by way of New York City, to Long Island, from whence 
they sailed on December 2, 1862, in the steamer Illinois. They touched at 
Ship I-land and New Orleans, and arrived at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, De- 
cember 17. 1862, when they were assigned t<> the second Brigade, fourth Divi- 





No. 2732. 
i:\llI.Y MARIA (STEBBINS) GUILFORD. 



CHAUNCEY GUILFORD. 
Husband of No. 2732. 



' 




HOME OF No. 2732, MRS. EMILY MARIA STEBBINS GUILFORD, 
WILLIAMSBURG, MASS. 




No. 4634. 
KUTH EDWAltDS. 



^ ^ ll 



^ 



: ■ '. 






I 



US5 



No. 4633. 
CHRISTENA EDWARDS. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 685 

sion, nineteenth Army Corps and participated in the action against Port Hud- 
son, Louisiana, March 14, 1863. They were also in the following engagements: 
Irish Bend, Louisiana, April 13, 1863; the siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana, 
Maj 30 to July 9, 1863; and Jackson Cross Roads, Louisiana, June 20, 1863. 
The 52nd was the first regiment to ascend the Mississippi after the surrender 
of Vicksburg and Port Hudson. MR. GUILFORD was mustered out of ser- 
vice with his regiment, August 14. 1863, at Greenfield, Massachusetts. He 
was formerly a farmer, but at present is helpless with rheumatism. 

MRS GC 11, FORI) is much interested in the Temperance cause and for 
twelve years has acted as Secretary of the W. C. T. U. of Williamsburg. 
Massachusetts. 

2735. 

( 1<J61 65° oc )4 

EMORY DWIGHT STEBBINS s { Edward Stebbins 7 Levi Stebbins e Edward Stebbins 5 

( Arminda Bird Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 



68 9 2 1 1 

.Tohn Stebbins 1 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins s ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Edward Stebbins and Arminda Bird, was born February 18, 1849, at 
Chesterfield, Hampshire County, .Massachusetts: married July 12, 1871, at 
Williamsburg, Massachusetts, to ELLA FLORINE MERRITT. born 1848, at 
Williamsburg, Massachusetts; died December 13, 1ST.") (T. R.t. at Florence. 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Charles Austin Merritt and Louise 

Pease. He married s ml. June 29, 1880, CLARISSA ISABELLA HAINES, 

born April 13, 1858, at Boston, Massachusetts. Profession, architect; draughts- 
man. Residence, 156 5th Avenue, New York City. 

CHILDREN : 

4635. I. Emily Saloma, born June 19, 1883. 
1636. II. Florence Inez, born 1891. 

EMORY DWIGHT STEBBINS spent many of his boyhood years in Wil- 
liamsburg. Massachusetts, lie was draughtsman of the granite stories, the 
lii'st two, of the magnificent Temperance Temple of the National Woman's 

christian Temperai Union in Chicago, making all the drawings and seeing 

that every pattern was perfectly made for each and every stone in this grand 
structure. 

2737. 

1 1361 0.^2 294 

ISRAEL PIERCE STEBBINS 8 -Edward Stebbins? Levi Stebbins a Edward Stebbins 5 

I Arminda Bird Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 ) 

.t.>hn Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 3 ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sirah 1 

son of Edward Stebbins and Arminda Bird, was born April 24, 1853, at East 
Troy, Walworth County. Wisconsin; married January 24, 1877, at Goshen, 
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to IDA MAY ALEXANDER, born May 22, 
1857, at Pittsfield, Berkshire County. Massachusetts, who was a daughter of 

Louis P. Alexander and Elizabeth . Occupation, merchant. Politics, 

Republican. Religion. Baptist. Residence. Merrick. Massachusetts. 



56 



4637. 





II. 


4639. 


III. 


1640. 


IV. 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

CHILDREN : 

Robert Porresty, born November 21, 1877; died December 12, 

1880. 
Mabel Jessie, born February 18. 1S80. 
Henry Willington, born April 24, 1882. 
Laura Elizabeth, born May 8, 1884. 



2738. 



ORVILLE DEWEY STEBBINS « 



1361 
Edward Stebbins 7 
Arminda Bird 

9 

Joseph Stebbins 3 
Sarah Dorchester 



652 
Levi Stebbins 6 
Anna Pierce 



Thomas Stebbins 2 
Hannah Wrlsht 



Jlil 68 

Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 

! Hi sabeth Burt Sarah Warriner 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 f- 

Sarah I 

son of Edward Stebbins and Arminda Bird, was born April 17, 1855, at Mars- 
ton, Wisconsin; married December 7. 1880, at East Hampton, Hampshire 
County, Massachusetts, to CLARA PHILENA HALL, born June 14, 1861, at 
Williamsburg, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Sylvester Sears Hall 
and Marantha Dyer. Occupation, farmer. Politics, Republican. Religion, 
Congregationalist. Resided in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Ells- 
■ orth, [owa. 

CHILDREN : 



4641. 
4642. 
4643. 

4644. 



1. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

V. 



Albert Wakefield, born October 13, 1881. 
Mary Emily, born October 9, 1883. 
Dwight Hall, born September 29, 1887. 
Amy Idella, born July 30, 1889. 
Fordyce Wilmer, born January 28, 1896. 






2741. 



1365 



AMY ELIZA STEBBINS s ' Mvnh s t ,i,bins t 

/ Mary Ann Wells 
68 9 2 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Sarah Warriner Sara!; Dorchester Hannah Wright 



Levi Stebbins 

Amia Pierce 
1 
ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 
Sarah 



294 
Edward Stebbins : 
■ •lb Burt 



daughter of Alvah Stebbins and Mary Ann Wells, was born October 10, 1862, 
at Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married June 21, 1888, at 
Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to JAMES HENRY CUT- 
TER, born June 29, 1862, at Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, who 
was ,-i sun of -Fames Alonzo Cutter and Sarah Ann Wheeler. Occupation, 
manufacturer. Religion, Congregationalist. Residence, Shrewsbury. Mis- 
souri. 

CHILDREN: 



4646. I. Arthur Leonard Cutter, born May 2, 1889. 

4647. II. Dorothy Culler, born January 17, 1892. 

4648. III. - himes Alonzo Cutter, born November 14, 1896. 








i^ * 



r 




X.. 2741. 

MItS AMY ELIZA STEBBINS ( 'I ITi:i: 

III si:t\H AND CHILI). 



Xo. 2743 

iakkii: jam: stebbixs fjooiniUE 





V 



Xo 2750. 
I il lil'.LE STEBBINS. 






Mils i;i:hi:i;i a anna GBEEN STEBBINS. 
Wife of No. 2759. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 687 

2742. 

FREDERICK ALBERT STEBBINS s \ Alvah Stebbfns - Levi StebMns o 

( Mary Ann Wells Amia Pierce 

_:m 68 9 2 

! 5ti 'bins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas StehMns 2 

i iner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

..ANH STEBBINS 1 
Sarah t 

son of Alvah Stebbins and Mary Ann Wells, was born February 16, 1865, at 
Chesterfield, Eampshir Massachusetts; married June 26, 1895, at 

Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to GRACE LUCRETIA 
REECE, born September 30, 1872, at Northampton, Hampshire County, Massa- 
chusetts, who was a daughter of Reuben George Reece and Anna Matilda 
Warner. Occupation, tinner and plumber. Politics, independent. Religion, 
Congregationalist. Residence, East Hamilton. Massachusetts. 

( HILDREN : 

1649. I. Frederick Reuben, bori ■ 9, 1897. 



2743. 

1 3 65 652 -U \ 

CARRIE JANE STEBBINS >ins7 Levi Stebbtas e Edward Stebbins 5 

I Mary Ann Wells Amia Pierce Elizabeth Burl 
68 9 -J I J 

Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS J 
w.imn. i Sarah Dorchester aah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Alvah Stebbii □ Wells, was burn July 14, 1869, at 

Williamsburg, Hampsi sachusetts; married February 26, 1896, 

at Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to ELBRIDGE W. 
GOODHUE, burn October 6, 1 854. a1 Lawrence, Middlesex County. Massachu- 
setts, who was a son of Wadleigh Goodhue and Mary Gale. Occupation, 
school superintendent. Polil ican. Religion, Congregationalist. 

Residence, Williamsburg, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

1650. I. Elbridge Alvah m January 1, 

4651. II. Myra Goodhue, bora December 22, 1897. 



2759. 

LEMUEL DIBBLE STEBBINS s ■' Vlbert Stebbins I Ithamer Stebbins a 

I leborab Stebbins 

294 68 9 

ns 8 
eth Burl Sarah Wan Sarah! u-chester Hannah Wrighl 

1 ) 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah ) 

son of Albert Burt Stebbins and Mary Jeannette Beebe, was born August 26, 
1841, at Bethel, Fairfield County, Connecticut; married October 2, 1861, at 
Jordan, Onondago County. New York, to GEORGIA ANNA GREEN, born 
July 19, 1846, at Jordan. New York, who was a. daughter of Dauiel Kellogg 



1377 653 

Sarah B. Stebbina 7 Ithamer Stebbins 6 



688 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

Green and Catharine "Wheelock Sawyer. Occupation, jeweler. Polities, Re- 
publican. Religion, Episcopal. 

CHILDREN : 

4652. I. Emma Catharine, born July 4. 1867; died young. 
1653. II. Lillian, born October 22, 1868; died young. 

4654. III. Albert Kellogg, born June 21. 1875 ; married Anna Kemper 

Whittemore.-f 

2764. 
SOPHIA FIDELEA FOSTER s \ 

( Samuel K. Foster Deborah Stebbins 

•J!H 68 9 2 

Edward Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 / 

ROWLAND STEBBINS l - 
Sarah 1 

daughter of Sarah Bliss Stebbins and Samuel Knight Poster, was born April 
10, 1841, at Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts ; married February 22, 
1871, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to CHARLES HENRY CHURCHILL, 
born September 21, 1845, at Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, who 
was a son of Joseph Henry Churchill and Caroline Sikes. Religion, Congrega- 
tion;! list. Resided at Monson, Springfield, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4655. I. Winifred Howard Churchill (adopted); died July 12, 1888. 

4656. II. Mable Anna Churchill (adopted) ; married Paul J. Norton. 

4657. III. Harriet Foster Churchill, born December 10, 1878. 

4658. IV. Arthur Henry Churchill, born June 29, 1880 (adopted) ; died 

December 1, 1880. 

SOPHIA FIDELIA FOSTER was educated at Monson Academy, and at 
th'' Ladies Collegiate Institute at Worcester. Massachusetts. 



2765. 

WILLIAM WILBERFORCE FOSTER 8 \ Sarah R. sfJlibins 7 Ithamer Stebbins 6 

/ Samuel K. Foster Deborah Stebbins 

294 68 9 2 

I Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Uizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 1 
Sarah \ 

son of Sarah Bliss Stebbins and Samuel Knight Foster, born September 18, 
1845, at Springfield, Massachusetts; married June 5, 1872, at South Deerfield, 
Franklin County. .Massachusetts, to JULIA MARIA ARMS, born June 28, 
1853, ;il South Deerfield, who was a daughter of Charles Arms. Occupation, 
visitor State Board of Charity. Polities, Republican. Residence, Springfield, 
Massachusetts, 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 689 



CHILDREN : 



4659. I. Walter Arms Foster, born April 26, 1875. 

4660. II. Robert Arthur Foster, born October 3, 1881. 

4661. III. Charles Daniel Foster, born October 22, 188—. 

WILLIAM WILBERFORCE FOSTER enlisted on August 29, 1864, in 
the 30th Company of Massachusetts Unattached Heavy Artillery, Captain 
Samuel R. Bingham, to serve one year or during the war. Immediately after 
the company was sworn into the service on Court Square, Springfield, Massa- 
chusetts, they embarked on a train for Boston, where they were taken on 
board a harbor steamer and landed at Oalloups Island. There they remained 
siime two weeks, and received their uniforms, guns, and equipments. They 
then embarked on the steamer "Hudson" (an English blockade runner cap- 
tured by the Government), and reported at Fortress Monroe, then were landed 
at the Navy Yard wharf at Washington, D. C. They were quartered for the 
night at Fort Lincoln. Before entering the Fort, the men were halted, and 
President Lincoln, who was accompanied by his personal staff, coming from 
the Soldiers Home, made a short address to the Company. The next day they 
marched over Maryland Heights, through Washington and Alexandria, across 
the Aqueduct bridge, to Fori Barrey. After remaining several weeks in this 
fort, they wen' quartered at Fort C. F. Smith, their service being entirely 
on the defences of Washington. During this time MR. FOSTER was off duty 
but once, and that was when he and one other ran away to Washington. On 
his return he was given a "knap-sack drill," standing on a barrel for two 
hours. The Company performed the service allotted it, but saw no active 
engagements with the enemy. On June 16, 1865, the Company was mustered 
out of service at Fort C. F. Smith, Virginia. 

MR, FOSTER'S discharge stated that he was "five feet, nine inches high: 
light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair." Occupation, an armorer. 



2766. 

HARRIET BARTLETT FOSTER s \ s 

t ■ 



\ 



1377 653 

Sarah I!. Stebbins 7 Ithatuer Stebblns o 

Samuel K. Foster Deborah Stebbins 

294 68 9 2 

Edward Stebblns 5 John Stebblns t Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 
HOWL AND STEBBINS l 
Sarah 

daughter of Sarah Bliss Stebbins and Samuel Knight Foster, was born Febru- 
ary 27, 1852, at Monson, Massachusetts ; died May 26, 1888 ; married August 
14, 1884, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to THEODORE LYMAN AVERY, 
born June 16, 1839, at Springfield, Massachusetts. Resided at Springfield. 

CHILDREN: 

4662. I. Eunice Harriet Avery, horn May 23. 18SS. 

41 



4663. 


I. 


4664. 


II. 


4665. 


III. 


4666. 


IV. 


4667. 


V. 


4668. 


VI. 



690 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2771. 

I 1378 654 294 

T.UOIUS L STEBBINS s ■ Knlph .••'i.hhiiis ? Luther Stebbins a Edward Stebbins 5 

liin/iuo u, «iu^i I Silvia Hammond Mahala Judd Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ■ 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ) 

son of Ralph Smith Stebbins and Silvia Hammond, was born December 20, 
1833, at Caldwell, Warren Comity, New York: married February 18. 18(14. 
at Queensbury, Warren County, New York, to LYDIA .MARIA MEAD, born 
January 11, 1840, at Caldwell, Warren County, New York, who was a daugh- 
ter of Isaiah Mead and Delia Maria Burton. Occupation, farmer. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided a1 Caldwell and Lake George, 
New York. 

CHILDREN: 

Gertrude Hattie, born May 21, 1865; died March 31, 187!). 

Katherine E.. born August 11, 1870; married George R. Russell. 

Leneta Hayden, born August 21, 1872. 

Frances Lorane, born October 22, 1875. 

Delia Marie, born April "Jti, 1870: married Moral Vernum. 

Elizabeth Crosby, born April 30, 1882. 

2773. 

ELIZABETH STEBBINS GOODMAN s \ Mary Annltebbins 7 Luther Stebbins 

( Eldad White Goodman Mahala Judd 

J' 14 08 9 2 

Edward Stebbins '• John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Elizabeth Burt Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

Hi IWLAND STEBBINS l } 
Sarah ) 

daughter of .Mary Ann Stebbins and Eldad "White Goodman, was born Sep- 
tember 7, 1839, at Charlotte. Vermont; married April 8, 1857, at Caldwell, 
Warren County, New York, to DANIEL (.'ALE, born September 14. 1822, at 
Goshen, Orange County. .Yew York; died December IS, 1890. at New York 
City, who was a son of Gilbert B. Gale and Dolly Maria Gale. Residence, 
Bloomingdale, New York. 

CHILDREN : 

4669. I. Ida Maria Gale, born August 14, 1858: died, unmarried, June 4, 

1876. 
1670. 11. Florence Elizabeth Gale, born May 29, 1860. 
4671. 111. J. Thomson Gale, born June (i, 1865. 

2777. 

( 1384 654 294 

CORDELIA STEBBINS s James Stebbins t Luther Stebbins « Edward Stebbins s 

( Ruth S.Olden Mahala Judd Elizabeth Burt 

68 9 - 1 ) 

John Stebbins i Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ^ 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of James Stebbins and Ruth Sexton Olden, was born December 10, 



A 

■ 




<m* 





2790. 
EDWIN ADONIS STEBBINS. 



No. 2882. 
NOItMAN STEBBINS BAKTLETT. 





No. 2880. 
MRS. EMMA BARTLETT EDSON, 



601 



4672. 


I. 


4673. 


II. 


,: 74 


111. 


4675. 


IV. 



EIGHTH GENEKATION. 691 

1852, at Plattsburg, Burlington County, New Jersey; married May 29, 1*77. 
at Princeton, Mercer County. New Jersey, to WALTER REEVE BRUYERE, 
born -Inly :;. 1852, at Princeton, New Jersey, who was a son of James Hervey 
Bruyere and Lydia Ann Perkins. Profession, physician. Polities, Republican. 
Resided at Newark, New Jersey, ami New York City. 

CHILDREN: 

Paul Tulane Bruyere, born March 7, 1879. 
Walter Reeve Bruyere, born August 8, 1880. 
George Stebbins Bruyere, born October 18, 1**4. 

Louis Qnderw I Bruyere, born October is. ]sS4. 

2789. 

ANSON LINSLY STEBBINS^ \j n Stebbins 7 John Stebbins 6 Uaph Sterns r. 

• hapin s isanna Warm r Lm \ 
68 9 2 1 , 

'»*-< - masStebbinsa ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 • 
i Warriner Sara I I'.annah Wright Sarah I 

of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy Doolittle Chapin, was bom Decem- 
ber 8, 1825, at Granby, Massachusetts; married October 24, 1849, at Mansfield, 
Cattaraugus Comity. New York, to MARY HARRIS, born November 6, 
1824 ; died October 19, 1896. 

CHILDREN: 

4676. I. Ina Althea, born Augusl 8, 1850. 

4677. II. Edwin Daniel, born January 11, 1855. 
78. III. Ida Loucelia, born January 6, IS.")!). 



2790. 

EDWIN ADONIS STEBBINS^ \ Aaron Sterns J John Stebbins c As , f tebbins r, 

I Lucy Chapin Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 
68 2 li 
Fohn Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 <- 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy Doolittle Chapin, was born August 
4. 1828 (or 1829), at Vermont; died February 6 (or 13), 1885, at Camden, 
Madison Comity. Mississippi; married April 4. 1854, at Camden. Madison 
unty. Mississippi, to RACHEL JEMIMA FLEMING, born December 20, 
1834. near Camden. Madison County. Mississippi, who was a daughter of 
George Anson Fleming and Mary Moore. Occupation, school teacher for a 
number of years; farmer; lawyer. Polities. Democrat. Religion, Cumber- 
land Presbyterian. Resided at Madison County. Mississippi, and Cattaraugus 
County, New York. 

CHILDREN' : 

1679. I. Anson Warner, bom February 10, 1855; married Emma E. Hart.+ 
0. II. Edwin Marion, born February 2, 1857; married Mary Area.-f- 



692 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

EDWIN ADO X IS STEBBINS left his Vermont home and went south 
some years before the Civil War. He first stopped in the State of Tennessee, 
where he was a Daguerrotypisl ; and afterwards went to Mississippi, where 
he followed the same occupation. He taught school for several years and be- 
came one of the noted teachers of Madison County. He intended to build 
up a school to fit boys and girls for college, but the war destroyed his plans. 
When he went south, the Slavery question was at its greatest agitation, and 
northern men were looked on with suspicion. However, he soon won the confi- 
dence and respect of the people and was held in high esteem until his death. 
He was opposed to the secession of the south, but when it came he determined 
to stay with the people among whom he had married and cast his lot. 

On account of poor health and his being a teacher, he was not forced into 
the army, as was every able bodied man who did not volunteer. Before the 
close of the war. however, he resigned his school and joined the state troops, 
going into active service. 

After the war he was elected administrator for Madison County, and was 
removed by the military governor. Before the war he was a whig in poli- 
ties; bu1 after the reconstruct ion, joined the democratic party. In 1875 he 
was elected to represent Madison County in the state legislature. He prac- 

id law for a number of years, principally in the county courts. Before 
the war he wrote several poems which were published in the Watchman and 
Evangelist. 

2791. 

i 1401 658 295 

MARY CLARK STEBBINS s -^ An n.n St. 'l.hins 7 John Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 

I Lucy D. Chapin Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 | 

Stebbins* Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i \ 

Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester tlaunali Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy D. Chapin, was born March 
28, I-.!::, at Mansfield, New York; married March 25, 1869, to ALSON HOL- 
LISTER, born June 8. 1828, at Mansfield, New York, who was a son of 
Samuel Hollister and Sibyl Norton. Occupation, farmer. Residence, Eddy- 
ville. New York (1886). No children. 



2792. 

„ ( 1401 658 

THEODORE CHAPIN STEBBINS 8 < Aaron Stebbins - John Stebbins 6 

I Lucy Chapin Susanna Warner 

295 68 9 2 

-eiibinsts John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins s Thomas Stebbins 2 

Bardwell Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 | 

ROW LAND STEBBINS i - 

S:ir:i'i \ 

sou of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy Doolittle Chapin, born 1839, at Otto, 
Cattaraugus County. New York; died January 20, 1875, at Battle Creek, Cal- 
houn County. Michigan; married February 3, 1867, to MARY AMELIA 
BEACH, born 1840, at Eagle, Wyoming County, New York, who was a daugh- 
ter of Vertol Dan Beach and Lucy Ann Kingsley. Occupation, farmer. Poli- 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 693 

ties. Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Resided at Battle Creek, Michigan. 
She married second, Hiram Allen. 

CHILDREN : 

1681. I. Fred Daniel, born February 10, 1868; married Christina Bleas- 

dale.-f- 

1682. II. William Theodore, born June 10, 1869; unmarried; electrical en- 

gineer; lives at Homestead. Pennsylvania. 

THEODORE C. STEBBINS owned a farm of seventy or more acres, live 
miles east of Battle Creek, Michigan. The soil was very sandy, and it is 
still a wonder to his di . to make enough money 

off it to erect the fine large house which is now the residence of his son, 
Frederick D. Stebbins. 

WILLIAM THEODORE STEBBINS graduated in 1S90, at the Battle 
Creek High School. He afterwards took a four years' course at the Univer- 
sity of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, graduating from that institution in 1896, 
with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He is now 
employed in the Carnegie works at Homestead, Pennsylvania. 



2793. 

HARLAN CHARLES STEBBINS * \ Aaron Stebbins i John StebMns e 

I Lucy Chapin Susanna Warner 
295 6S 9 

Asaph Stebbins John Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 i 

Sarah \ 

son of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy Chapin, was born September 3, 183S, 
at Mansfield, Cattaraugus County, New York; married January 30, 1869, at 
Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York, to MARY ANGELIA TARBOX, born 
May 23, 1848, a1 Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York, who was a daughter 
of Jonathan Tarbox and Rachel Burroughs. Occupation, farmer. Politics. 
Republican. Religion, Presbyterian. Residence, Grandview, Rhea County, 
Tennessee. 

CHILDREN : 

4683. I. Jonathan Earle. born October 24, 1869. 

4684. II. Lucy Ada, born March 15, 1872; married Evan Moore. 

4685. III. May Ann, born December 23, 1S74. 

4686. IV. Lucinda Rachel, born April 23. 1877; married Lewis M. Star- 

ring. 

4687. V. Charles Aaron, born February 21, 1881; died September 3, 1882. 

4688. VI. Myrtie Philena, born February 9, 1886. 

HARLAN CHARLES STEBBINS lived on the farm on which he was born 
until he was of age. Soon after reaching his majority he started for Camden, 
Mississippi, where he remained until February, 1861, when the war breaking 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

out made it too hot for him to stay longer. He returned to his native town 
and the following September he started for Michigan, which he made his home 
for ten years. In January. 1872, he went to Grassy Cove, Cumberland 
County, Tennessee, and about the year 1879 he removed to Grandview, Rhea 
County, in the same State, where he still resides. He went south in the hopes 
of having better health, as he is a great sufferer from Asthma, but the change 
of climate afforded him very little relief, so he has been practically an invalid 
for the mosl pari of his life. He has held the office of President of the Board 
of Trustees of Grassy Cove Academy. 

2794. 

LYDIA ANN STEBBINS s < Aaron Stebbins 7 John Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 5 

( Lucy Chapin Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 

'.i -J 1 I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i ^ 

Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah — \ 

daughter of Aaron Warner Stebbins and Lucy Doolittle Chapin. was born 
February 28, 1S4.">, at Mansfield, Cattaraugus County, New York; married 
February 7. isti7, at Mansfield, Cattaraugus County, New York, to CHARLES 
LATTIN, born September '28, 1886, at Mansfield, Cattaraugus County. New 
York; died June 24, 1880, who was a son of Linus Lattin and Julia . 

CHILDREN : 

1689. 1. Lena Lattin. born October 6, 1872; married August IS. 1897, Rev. 

Lucius Bugbee. 
4690. II. .Mary Georgia Lattin, born July 8, 1874. 

CHARLES LATTIN served two years in the 37th New York Volunteer In- 
fantry, during the War of the Rebellion, and one and one-half years with the 
9th N. Y. Cavalry, remaining with this until the close of the war. 



2797. 

1 1402 6">8 

JULIET CAROLINE STEBBINS s John A. Stebbins 7 John Stebbins 6 

I Martha <:ill Susanna Warner 
295 68 9 2 

Asaph Stebbins John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

' > Bardwell Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

l I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 
Sarah \ 

daughter of John Anson Stebbins and Martha II. Gill, was born December 1, 
1834, .it Sumter County. Alabama-, married December 14, 1858, to JAMES 
GASTON KIRKPATRICK, born February 12, 1831, at Wilcox County. Ala- 
bama: killed June :;. 1864, at the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, in the 
ifederate Army, who was a son of James Kirkpatrick and Martha Gaston. 
Profession, dentist. Polities. Democrat. Religion, Methodist. Residence, Jack- 
son, Mississippi. 

CHILDREN: 
1691. I. Walter Kill Kirkpatrick, bom September ti. 1859. Civil Engineer. 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 695 

4692. II. Mattie Kirkpatrick, born February IS, 1861. Teacher. 

4693. III. James Gaston Kirkpatrick, born October 5, 1862; married Janu- 

ary 20, 1897, Bessie Lock,-. 



2799. 

JAMES ANSON STEBBINS s j John Anson Stebbins : John Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins ■ 

I Martha H.Gill Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 
68 2 II 
John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins a ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of John Anson Stebbins and Martha H. Gill, was born October 9, 1841, at 
Louisville, Winston County. Mississippi; married September 29, 1870, at Cam- 
den, .Madison County. Mississippi, to JOSIE M. MOORE, born February 13, 
1845, at Camden. Madison County. Mississippi. Occupation, real estate agent. 
Politics, Democrat. Religion, Cumberland Presbyterian. Residence, 2104 
West Avenue. Nashville, Tennessee. 

CHILDREN: 

4694. I. Elmer Gill, born September 27, 1871. 
1695. II. Martha Eliza, born September 28, 1877. 



2803. 

i 1403 658 

REV. MILAN CYRUS STEBBINS s ] Cyrus Stebbins ■ John Stebbins 6 

I Mary Ann Harris Susanna Warner 

295 68 9 '-' 

Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Lucy Bardwell h Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 

Sarah 1 

son of Cyrus Stebbins and Mary Ann Harris, was born May 28, 1828, at Oranby, 
Hampshire County. Massachusetts; died September 12, 1889, at Cornwall, 
Vermont; married November 22. 1853, at Taunton. Massachusetts, to SOPHIA 
PITT, born November 24. 1825, at Bristol County. Massachusetts. Profes- 
sion, Congregational minister. Resided at Springfield, Massachusetts, and 
Cornwall, Vermont. No children given. 



2806. 

, 1403 658 295 

CLINTON WIRT STEBBINS * ■ Cyrus stebb ins 7 John Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 

I Mary Ann Harris Susanna Warner Lucy Bardwell 

i;s 9 2 1 ) 

rohn Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins i Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah 1 

son of Cyrus Stebbins and Mary Ann Harris, was born April 7, 1834, at 
Oranby. Massachusetts; married October 2. 1866, at South Hadley, Massachu- 
setts, to MARY JANE WARNER, born December 8, 1841; died March 13. 
1868, who was a daughter of Park Warner and Joanna Adams. 



696 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

2808. 

_ _ , 1403 658 

GEORGE STANFORD STEBBINS s \ Cyrus Stebbins 7 John Stebbins 6 

u ( Mary Ann Harris Susanna Warner 

295 68 S 2 

isapb Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas sielihins 2 

lb Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 

Sarah I 

son of Cyrus Stebbins and .Mary Ann Harris, was born October 26, 1839, at 
Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married September 25, 1866, at 
Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, to MARY FRANCIS DANA, 
born October 14. 1842, at Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, who 
was a daughter of Stephen Dana and Eliza Ann Goding. Profession, physi- 
cian. Residence, Springfield, .Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4696. I. Winthrop Dana, born July 2, 1867. 

4697. II. Harold Dana, born April 14, 1872. 

GEORGE STANFORD STEBBINS enlisted September 25, 1862, in Com- 
pany A., 46th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and in Decem- 
ber of that year he was detailed for hospital duty in New Berne, North Caro- 
lina. He was discharged from the service on July 29, 1863. 

lie graduated from the Medical School of Bowdoin College (Maine) in 
tin- class of 181)4. and was appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon, U. S. A., in 
Lincoln Hospital at Washington, D. C. The next year he held a similar posi- 
tion in the hospital at Readville, Massachusetts. He was a member of the 
Massachusetts Medical Society. 

2812. 

LUTHER WHITE 8 - l'hil.'iia St.-bbins 7 John Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 5 

/ Andrew White Jerusha Clark Lucy Bardwell 

68 '.i 2 1 ) 

ins 4 . pb Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS 1 > 

Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

son of Philena Stebbins and Andrew White, was born September 2, 1841, at 
Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married October 12, 1871, at 
Chicopee, Massachusetts, to MARY J. HADLEY, born August 29, 1846, at 
Worcester, Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Moses C. Hadley and Ada- 
line Wells. Profession, lawyer. Residence, Chicopee, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 
4i;:is f. Mabel A. White, born January 4, 1874. 

2816. 

I 1410 663 2fir> 

DENNISON STEBBINS 8 " A,lsti " Sl ' l ' l ' l " s7 Heman Stebbins 8 Asaph Stebbins o 

I Lydia Rice Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 

68 !1 2 1 I 

Stebbins* Joseph Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l J- 

Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah | 

son of Austin Stebbins and Lydia Rice, was born March 2, 1818, at Granby, 



4699. 


I 


4700. 


II 


4701. 


III. 


4702. 


IV 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 697 

Massachusetts; died January 13, 18S9 (T. R.), at Belehertown, Massachusetts; 
married September 10, 1839 (T. R.), at Belehertown, Massachusetts, to OLIVE 
S. PERKINS, of Belehertown, died March 14, 1S40 (T. R.), at Belehertown, 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of Giles Perkins. He married second, 
April 28, 1842 (T. R.), at Belehertown, Massachusetts, to MARCIA PERRY, 
who died December 23, 1900, at Belehertown, Massachusetts, daughter of 
Samuel Perry, of Belehertown, and Abigail Chase. Occupation, farmer. 

CHILDREN, all born at Belehertown: 

Everett Dennison, born November 16, 1843 (T. R.) ; married 
Clara Fidelia Fiske.+ 

Abbie Sophia, born September 23, 1846 (T. R.) ; married Alvah 
S. Walker. + 

Clara Effie, born June 25. 1848 (T. R.) ; married Leroy C. Wil- 
liams. -4- 

Samuel D., born July 5, 1853 (T. R.) ; died November 2, 1S53 
(T. R.). 

2817. 

JOEL RICE STEBBINS s < Austin Stebbins 7 Heman Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 

( Lydia Rice Sarab Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 

68 :> 2 1 | 

Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 

Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

son of Austin Stebbins and Lydia Rice, born October 16, 1820, at Granby, 
Massachusetts; died December 13, 1874; married October 10, 1842, to JULIA 
SEARL, died June 23, 1844, who was a daughter of Joel Searl, of Norwich, 
Massachusetts. He married second, May 15 (or 12), 1847, to JANE ELIZA- 
BETH BURR, daughter of John Burr, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN: 

4703. I. Jonathan Austin, born January 27, 1851 (T. R.), at Wilbraham, 
Massachusetts. 



2818. 

„„,,,-,,,„ « m ^„^„ T « 1 '-11" 661 205 
EMERY STEBBINS s - Austin stel.l.ins 7 Heman Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 
( Lydia Rice Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 
68 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 is Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i J- 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

son of Austin Stebbins and Lydia Rice, was born October 29, 1823, at Granby, 
Hampden County, Massachusetts-, died about December 28, 1891, at New 
York; married November 27, 1845, at Ware, Worcester County, Massachu- 
setts, to MINERVA GOULD, born about July — , 1S2S, at Ware, Worcester 
County. Massachusetts; died May, 1863, at Springfield, Hampden County, 
Massachusetts, who was a daughter of John Gould and Anna Brigham. He 
married second, April, 1864, at Granby, Massachusetts, to S. AUGUSTA 
AYRES, born August 12, 1820, daughter of Rodney Ayres and Elizabeth 



STEBBINS GENEALOGY 

Nash. Occupation, carpenter and car inspector. Politics, Democrat. Relig- 
ion. Protestant. Resided at Springfield and Boston, .Massachusetts; Virginia 
and New York City. 

CHILDREN: 

1704 I. Marion Minerva, born February 11. 1847; married Thomas W. 

( !oburn. 

JTiC). II. Ella Maria, born July 8. 1841); unmarried. 

1706. 111. Anna -lane, born duly lti, 1851; married James H. Clark. -4- 

4707. IV. John Emery, died August 28, 1856. 

1708 V. Mary Eliza, died August 3, 1858. 

1709. VI. John Austin, died young. 

EMERY STEBBINS was a musician and also an inventor. He invented 
and patented a shoe for a car wheel brake. 



2819. 



1 1410 BOl 

SARA.H LUCILLA STEBBINS s \ Austin Stebbins 7 Heman Stebbins e 

I Lydia Rice Sarah Dickinson 
295 68 9 2 

Asaph Stebbins 5 John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins a Thomas Stebbins 2 

Lucy Iiaidwell Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 I 

Ki IWLAND STEBBINS 1 - 
Sarah \ 

daughter of Austin Stebbins and Lydia Rice, was born August 13, 1826, at 
Granby, Massachusetts; married February 10, 1847, at Granby. Massachu- 
setts, to EDWARD WARREN GOLDTHWAITE, born June 14, 1825. at 
Granby, Massachusetts; died February <i. 1892, who was a son of Elijah 
Goldthwaite and l\farcia Smith. Occupation, farmer. Politics. Republican. 
Religion, Congregationalist. Residence, Granby. Massachusetts. 

CHILDREN : 

4710. I. Ellen Lucilla Goldthwaite, born April 3, 1859; died May 8, 1871. 

1711. II. Charles Henry Goldthwaite, born April 30, 1862; married Decem- 
ber 18, 1889, Sophia G. Barstow. She .lid May 20. 1897; no 
children. 

2820. 

I 1410 661 

MARY ANGELINE STEBBINS s • Austin stebbins - Heman Stebbins « 

I Lydia Rice Sarah Dickinson 
68 2 

Stebbins tj John Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 

Lucy Bardwell Sarah Warriner S:ir;ih Dorchester Hannah Wright 

1 i 

ROWLAND STEBBINS I 
Sarah ( 

daughter of Austin Stebbins and Lydia Rice, was born March 29, 1829, at 
Granby, Hampshire County. Massachusetts; married December 9, 1857, at 
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, to LEVI CHURCH, born April. 
1828, at South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died September 



EIGHTH GENERATION. 699 

24, at South Hadley, Hampshire County. Massachusetts. Residence, Canton. 
Ohio. 

CHILDREN: 

471:2. I. Edgar Luther Church, born February 22, 1859. 

4713. II. Edwin Josiah Church, born November 6, I860; married Eliza 

Judd. 

4714. III. May F. Church, born September 22. 1862; married Frank 

Luther. 

4715. IV. Carrie M. Church, born April 14, 1865. 

2828. 

. 1417 661 L"'"i 

HEMAN OSCAR STEBBINS s < Edward Stel>l>ins. Heman Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins r. 

I Naomi stall Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 
68 9 2 11 
John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebblns 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l '- 
Sarah Warrlner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah ■ \ 

son of Edward Stebbins and Naomi Stall, was born October 25, 184:2. at Had- 
ley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died February 20, 1896; married May 
30, 1875, to MARIA ATHERTON TAYLOR, born September 30, 1851, at 
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, who was a daughter of John Taylor and 
Jane Duckworth. Occupation, manufacturer. Politics, Democrat. Religion, 
Protestant. Resided at New York City. 

CHILDREN: 

4716. I. Harry Armand, born October 12, 1876; lives at Brooklyn. N. Y. 

4717. II. Charles Edward, bora May 2, 1883. 

2829. 

„_._.__ ___ .„,* — ...-,.— „ t 1417 661 295 

SARAH STEBBINS 8 ■ ; .'l»anl st.-i.i, ins- Heman Stebbins 6 Asaph Stebbins 5 

( Na i si all Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 

68 9 2 1 ) 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS i - 
Sarah Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Naomi Stall, born September 10. 1844, at 
Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts: died December 28, 1877; married 
October. 1869, to CHARLES SNOW, born at Belchertown, Hampshire 
County, Massachusetts, who was a son of Benjamin Snow. Resided at Had- 
ley and Belchertown, Massachusetts. 

2830. 

\ 1417 661 295 

MARY ELLA STEBBINS s ', Edward stebbins 7 Heman Stebbins e Asaph Stebbins 5 

uuuux xjjjxjn M1XJUUXJ.1W | Naomi Stall Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 

68 '- J I 

John Stebbins 4 Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l V 
Sarah Warriner Rarab Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah I 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Naomi Stall, was born February 10, 1847, 
at Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts: married January 15, 1867, at 
Hadley. Hampshire County. Massachusetts, to ALBERT WARNER, born Octo- 



700 STEBBINS GENEALOGY. 

ber 8, 1846, at Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, who was a 
son of Seth Warner and Lydia Ann Clark. Occupation, accountant. Politics, 
Republican. Religion, Congregationalism Residence, Oakland, California. 

CHILDREN : 

4718. I. Marguerite Audley Warner, born June 20, 1868. 

4719. II. Harry Warner, born January 9, 1870; died November 7, 1873. 

4720. III. Oliver Warner, born June 8, 1872; died April 7, 1873. 

4721. IV. Winifred Winslow Warner, born July 14, 1876. 

4722. V. Philip Warner, born December 13, 1879; died December 28, 1879. 

4724. VI. Rhoda Bridgeman Warner, born July 2. 1883; died June 16, 1891. 

2831. 

i 1117 661 295 
EMMA STEBBINS s < Edward Stebbins J Ueinan Stebbins o Asaph Stebbins s 
| Naomi Stall Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 
68 9 2 1 I 

John Stebbins * Joseph Stebbins 3 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l } 
i Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah \ 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Naomi Stall, was born May 10, 1850, at 
Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married December 20, 1867, at 
H.tdley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, to WALTER BROWN, born No- 
vember 4. IS48. at Maulden, Kent. England, who was a son of Richard Brown 
ami -lane Lewis. Occupation, paper maker. Politics, Democrat. Religion, 
United Evangelical. Residence, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania. 

CHILDREN : 

4725. I. Oscar Brown, born December 2. 1869; died May 30, 1891. 

4726. II. Ason Edward Brown, born September 8, 1872; died June 17, 

1874. 

4727. III. Harry Brown, born December 1, 1878; married Lenora L. 

Swailes. 

2832. 

HATTIE LILLIAN STEBBINS s ) Edward Stcl.l'ins ~ Heman Stebbins a Asaph Stebbins 5 

/ Naomi Stall Sarah Dickinson Lucy Bardwell 
9 2 1 ) 

Stebbins4 Joseph Stebbins 8 Thomas Stebbins 2 ROWLAND STEBBINS l > 
Warriner Sarah Dorchester Hannah Wright Sarah i 

daughter of Edward Stebbins and Naomi Stall, was born August 20, 1852. at 
Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; married to THOMAS HUTCHIN- 
SON, born in Scotland. 

CHILDREN : 

I. George Edward Hutchinson, born 1875; lives at South Manches- 
ter, ( lonnecticut. 




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